Green Bay Packers wide receiver Jayden Reed is expected to miss a lot of time after sustaining an injury in Week 2. This has greatly affected fantasy teams holding him on their squad.
Let’s take a look at the injury status and latest update on Reed’s health.
What Happened to Jayden Reed?
During Green Bay’s Thursday Night Football win over Washington in Week 2, Jayden Reed sustained a fractured collarbone after the receiver made a catch and landed awkwardly on his shoulder.
This injury is in addition to a Jones fracture in his foot. He has undergone surgery to address both the collarbone and foot injuries. Packers head coach Matt LaFleur said it might take six to eight weeks before he reaches the football field.
“He’s going to miss a lot of time,” LaFleur said. “We’ll see how fast he can recover and heal, and certainly I would expect him back at some point this season, but obviously it’s a big blow to us.”
In only one appearance this season, Reed caught three receptions for 45 yards and one touchdown. Last season, he caught 857 yards on 55 receptions for six touchdowns.
Is Jayden Reed Playing Week 5?
No, Jayden Reed is not expected to return by Week 5, given the surgery and projected healing timeline (6–8 weeks).
Despite being away, Reed was full of confidence as he aims to take the Packers to the Super Bowl.
“Packers to the Bowl, bruh,” Reed said. “I’m good, thank you for the prayers, bruh. But we turnt, bruh, we going all the f—ing way, bruh.”
Successful foot & clavicle surgery thank you God 🙏🏾
— j.reed11💂🏾 (@JaydenReed5) September 16, 2025
Jayden Reed Fantasy Outlook
Jayden Reed carried an injured reserve spot under red light inspection. Therefore, it will be best for fantasy owners to either trade him or keep him beyond the trade deadline.
In his absence, fantasy owners might want to lean more heavily on Romeo Doubs, Matthew Golden, Dontayvion Wicks, and tight end Tucker Kraft to absorb target share. Golden and Doubs, in particular, could see more volume.
It remains to be seen if Reed returns sooner than his expected timeline.
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