Alright, let’s talk about this Breece Hall situation for Week 1. It’s been on my mind, especially with fantasy drafts heating up and the season kicking off soon.
So, the big question everyone’s asking: is Breece Hall playing week 1?
My first thought immediately goes back to his injury last year. That ACL tear was brutal, happened mid-season, and those things take time. Serious time. Especially for a running back who relies on cuts and explosion.
So, I started digging around, trying to piece together the latest info. Here’s kinda how I went about it:
- First, I checked out what the usual sports news places were saying. You know, the big names that cover the NFL day in and day out. Looking for any official reports or updates from the team.
- Then, I looked specifically for news coming out of the New York Jets camp. Beat reporters are usually gold for this stuff – they see practice, they hear the coach talk every day.
- Coach Robert Saleh’s comments were key. I tried to find transcripts or summaries of his recent press conferences. Coaches can be cagey, but sometimes you get a good hint.
- Fantasy football analysts are often obsessed with player statuses, so I scanned some updates from guys I trust to see what their consensus was. They live and breathe this stuff.
What I Found Out
Okay, so pooling all that together, here’s the picture I got. Hall has definitely been progressing. He was activated off the PUP (Physically Unable to Perform) list, which was a huge step. That meant he could start practicing with the team.
Reports from practice showed him participating, though initially, it sounded like it was in a limited capacity. You heard things like him looking good in drills, but maybe not taking full contact right away.
Coach Saleh has sounded optimistic, generally speaking. He’s mentioned Hall looking good, hitting speed markers, stuff like that. But, and this is important, there hasn’t been a super clear, definitive “Yes, he’s 100% playing Week 1 with no limitations” statement that I could find.
There was still some caution in the language used by the team and reporters. Talk about easing him back in, maybe managing his workload early on, especially with Dalvin Cook now also in the backfield. That signing itself kinda hinted they wanted depth and weren’t going to rush Hall unnecessarily.
My Current Take
So, putting it all together from my digging… it leans towards yes, he likely will be active for Week 1. Getting off PUP and practicing are massive indicators.
BUT, and this is a big but, I wouldn’t expect a full, workhorse load right out of the gate. It seems much more probable that the Jets will be smart about it. Maybe he splits carries significantly with Dalvin Cook, maybe he’s on a ‘snap count’ to start the season.
It makes sense. Coming off an ACL, throwing him into 25+ touches against a tough Bills defense in Week 1? Seems risky. They want him for the long haul.
So yeah, the signs point to him being on the field, which is great news considering the severity of the injury. Just gotta temper expectations for that first game back. I’ll definitely be watching the final injury reports leading up to the game just to be absolutely sure, but that’s where my research has led me for now.
