Allen Lazard, The Lizard King ***Official Thread***

[sho nuff 17,562]

Not activated this week.  

[Down Under 54]

Anyone know what happened?  He was "almost" activated for last Thursday's game - re-aggravation of injury?

[Faust 5,912]

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Packers activated WR Allen Lazard (core) from injured reserve. 

It initially looked like Lazard might return for Week 9 against the 49ers, but he ended up missing two more games, bringing his injured reserve stay to seven weeks. Lazard was running away with No. 2 duties behind Davante Adams before going down, but deep threat Marquez Valdes-Scantling has finally started to display signs of life in the past two weeks. TE Robert Tonyan also mixed in for some big days during Lazard's absence. No. 2 receiver nevertheless remains a position of need for the Packers, something they acknowledged with their deadline pursuit of Will Fuller. There is a path here for Lazard to catch 4-6 weekly passes. Provided he is actually active for Sunday's game against the Colts, he can be treated as a low-end WR4 in the WR40-48 range. There will then be the upside for more. 

Nov 17, 2020, 4:22 PM ET

 

 

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Packers coach Matt LaFleur said Allen Lazard (core) will be eased back into the lineup.

Lazard returned from IR this week but isn't a lock to be active. Even if he plays, there's a chance he's on a snap count behind Davante Adams and Marquez Valdes-Scantling, who went off for 149 yards and a touchdown last week. Valdes-Scantling's second-half breakout may be enough to hold off Lazard for the No. 2 role. 

SOURCE: ESPN

Nov 18, 2020, 1:30 PM ET

 

 

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Allen Lazard (core) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.

Lazard has been limited for both practices since being activated from injured reserve to start the week and remains questionable for Sunday's game versus Indy. Coach Matt LaFleur has already suggested Lazard will be "eased back into the lineup" if available, making the latter a dicey WR4/FLEX even if he's deemed active for kick-off. Lazard would be an easier player to trust in fantasy lineups if Davante Adams (ankle) is surprisingly ruled out.

SOURCE: Rob Demovsky on Twitter

Nov 19, 2020, 4:40 PM ET

 

 

[Ministry of Pain 5,956]

This has gotten to be a little much the last few weeks. I jumped on the WW a couple weeks ago when I heard he was coming back. They activated him but then a week went by, long story short I have roster limits like everyone else, had to release another WR so I could keep Lazard...hope he gets back out there soon.

[sho nuff 17,562]

He apparently had some soreness when he came back to practicing...they stated not a set back...but guessing that is part of why they are also easing him in...beyond the obvious of them needing him and the depth moving forward.

 

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Allen Lazard (core) is questionable to play in Week 11 against the Colts. 

Lazard shapes up as a game time decision for Green Bay. Assuming a full complement of snaps -- perhaps a big assumption -- Lazard would be a WR3 play against Indy with Davante Adams (ankle) expected to play. 

SOURCE: Tom Pelissero on Twitter 

Nov 20, 2020, 3:21 PM ET

 

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NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports Packers WR Allen Lazard (core) is expected to play in Week 11 against the Colts.

The last time Lazard was on the field, he went for 146 yards and a touchdown versus the Saints. That was in Week 3 and Marquez Valdes-Scantling has since had a mini-breakout. Lazard still figures to serve as the team's second or third pass-catching option behind Davante Adams so he's in play for fantasy this week. Lazard is a risky WR3 in his return versus the Colts.

SOURCE: Ian Rapoport on Twitter

Nov 22, 2020, 8:26 AM ET

 

 

[Ministry of Pain 5,956]

Cut hm for the other up n coming star on the other side today, Pittman. 

[sho nuff 17,562]

This has me back waivering on my Herbert over Rodgers decision.

Indy D is legit...but looking at the QBs they have shut down isn't a murderers row either.  Now Rodgers with all weapons active...at least both are late games and I can agonize an extra few hours.

[Broncobiv 46]

39 minutes ago, Ministry of Pain said:

Cut hm for the other up n coming star on the other side today, Pittman. 

I just did the exact same thing 40 minutes ago

[Ministry of Pain 5,956]

30 minutes ago, Broncobiv said:

I just did the exact same thing 40 minutes ago

It just seemed like the right move and I hope Lazard gets back 100%, I might even re-pick him up but Pittman could possible nail down the WR1 spot on a team that desperately needs some kind of ID on offense. There was a post by someone in the game thread last week but they said "Pittman was in his own Zip Code" on some plays. He's 6-4, 220/225 and that kind of size mixed with snaps/opp, aging WR1 in TY Hilton that is a nonfactor right now, TEs are all over the place, RBs get hot and cold, this guy could see 8-10 targets a game down the stretch if they feel they need more on offense. The Defense is a little too good to leave high n dry, you gotta empty both barrels and he's a part of that right now. 

[whole-show 291]

Active week 11

[doeseatplace 353]

I think I have to roll with him as WR3 over Mims.  I need to risk the limited snaps for the big potential upside with AJ Brown and Chubb underperforming today

[Down Under 54]

Not starting him, but I've been hanging on to him on IR all this time - I'd like to see 50% or so of plays, 3 or 4 catches to ease him back into the game, then BOOM the rest of the season!

[Ministry of Pain 5,956]

Still on my league's WW, I cut him a few weeks back for Pittman, I go back and forth on the two of them, add in Higgins and I can only roster 2 of the 3 going forward. 

I like his upside potential but I still feel you won't want to start him almost ever so there's that. I own Rodgers and would hate to see someone in the playoffs in the coming weeks pick him up as a potential counterpunch. 

Argggghhhhh, still he really hasn't exploded since he returned. Yes he had a TD last week but overall he doesn't look like he is ready to stretch the field and I thought that was what he was going to be asked to do, they have Adams for all the middle of the field and inside stuff, am i wrong on this?

[sho nuff 17,562]

They said they were going to phase him in.  First week back seemed very much phasing in.  Last week he was the clear #2.   And they really didn’t try to stretch too much (and didn’t need to against Chicago).

I like him over Pittman and about even with Higgins given the QBs

[battlestar 116]

Had an offer of his Lazard for my Mostert in a rebuild I am in.

Was hoping for a 2nd but no one will pay.  Would anyone accept Lazard for Mostert in dynasty?

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Allen Lazard (core) was limited during Wednesday's practice.

A Wednesday limited session seems to be how the Packers will be treating Lazard moving forward after he missed so much time with the core injury. Still, expect him to play against the Lions in Week 14.

Dec 9, 2020, 9:32 PM ET

 

 

[Ministry of Pain 5,956]

He seems like he will never be right in 2020, not in any reliable way where you want to start him. 

At the same time I give him a decent chance of having 1 really strong game out of these last 3-4 left for the Packers. 

Played in about 3 out of 4 leagues but that means that 1 out of 4 feels similar that he just isn't worth the roster space in redraft right now. 

Edited December 11, 2020 by Ministry of Pain

[Faust 5,912]

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Packers coach Matt LaFleur said the team is "not going to put [Allen Lazard] on the field for 60 snaps" in Week 14 against the Lions.

LaFleur said Lazard (core muscle surgery) has been on a pseudo snap count to ensure he doesn't re-aggravate his injury. It's pertinent news since this divisional showdown between the Packers and Lions has been bet up to become the week's highest total (55.5). Lazard is a viable FLEX option since he's still seen a progressive increase in snap rate the past two games (46% < 69%), but his ceiling is arguably limited as long as Marquez Valdes-Scantling is cemented in two-wide sets for the foreseeable future.

SOURCE: Tom Silverstein on Twitter

Dec 11, 2020, 2:43 PM ET

 

 

[TartanLion 596]

Anybody starting him this week ? I’m a mess at WR and I have him in just now over Claypool, Gage and Higgins. Snap share increasing every week, and he’s going into what should be an absolute shoot out. Taking the risk that this is the week he breaks back out 

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Allen Lazard caught 4-of-8 targets for 96 yards and a touchdown in Green Bay's Divisional Round win over the Rams.

Leading 25-18 with less than three minutes remaining in the final quarter, Lazard got loose for a 58-yard touchdown (and perfect throw from Aaron Rodgers) to seal Green Bay's invite to the Conference Championship. With two full weeks of rest under his belt, Lazard's eight targets were unsurprisingly his most since initially suffering a core injury in Week 3. The Packers were in dire need of someone, anyone to step up behind Davante Adams (9/66/1) and Lazard clearly answered the call at just the right time. Consider him the Packers' No. 2 receiver against whichever team escapes between the Buccaneers and Saints.

Jan 16, 2021, 8:06 PM ET

 

 

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Allen Lazard's clutch performance propels Packers to Divisional Round win vs. Rams

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Allen Lazard caught 3-of-6 targets for 62 yards in the Packers' NFC Championship Game loss to the Bucs. 

Sidelined for six games by a core muscle issue, Lazard still nearly matched his 2019 career highs by corraling 33 balls for 451 yards and three scores during the regular season. He added seven receptions for 158 yards and a touchdown during the postseason. A huge target over the middle of the field, Lazard is probably close to a finished product at age 25, but he's certainly capable of being an above average No. 3 wideout. He probably shouldn't be a No. 2. An exclusive rights free agent, Lazard will be back with the Pack. 

Jan 24, 2021, 7:52 PM ET

 

 

[JohnnyU 4,612]

Is this guy WW fodder in most leagues?  I'm probably going to have to drop him to make room for my picks.  I don't think he's a bad player, but at some point you have to realize he's never going to be a top fantasy WR.

Edited March 9 by JohnnyU

[higgins 1,190]

7 minutes ago, JohnnyU said:

Is this guy WW fodder in most leagues?  I'm probably going to have to drop him to make room for my picks.  I don't think he's a bad player, but at some point you have to realize he's never going to be a top fantasy WR.

Would you feel differently if Lazard had had the same 2020 year that MVS had? Because Lazard was hurt most of 2020 & prior to MVS seizing that opportunity I would guess most people would have expected those #’s from Lazard. Assuming good health (and no add’l WR competition), is it worth it to you to see how Lazard does this year? 

[JohnnyU 4,612]

4 hours ago, higgins said:

Would you feel differently if Lazard had had the same 2020 year that MVS had? Because Lazard was hurt most of 2020 & prior to MVS seizing that opportunity I would guess most people would have expected those #’s from Lazard. Assuming good health (and no add’l WR competition), is it worth it to you to see how Lazard does this year? 

I don't like either.