Jets cornerback Michael Carter II dives but misses the tackle after a reception by Patriots wide receiver Kendrick Bourne.
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FLORHAM PARK — Can the New York Jets end a near decade-long losing streak to their arch-rival on Sunday afternoon? That’s the question on the minds of fans and analysts as Gang Green prepares for their Week 3 contest against the New England Patriots.
While all eyes are on the 14-game losing streak the Jets have against their AFC East rival, the outlook in the locker room is only about focusing on the present day.
“We’re trying to win every game, but we have to focus on the moment,” said Jets head coach Robert Saleh before practice Wednesday. “Dwelling on the past takes away from what we need to do and how to execute on Sunday. Yes, it’s New England, but our focus is on today and being the best version of ourselves.”
Saleh later said he believed the team had “closed the gap” from the rest of the division. He cited how hard the team played in their divisional games last year, even if the results didn’t always match. New York went 2-4 against the AFC East last year with each loss coming by one score.
How the team handles the Patriots on Sunday wasn’t the only major takeaway from Wednesday’s practice though. We go through the latest here.
Injury Updates
Gang Green is a little banged up going into their key Week 3 contest against the Patriots.
New York has three players (Breece Hall, Michael Cart II, and Quincy Williams) as limited from practice. All three are expected back for Sunday’s contest.
Other players like Greg Zuerlein and Tony Adams are dealing with injuries and are questionable for Sunday. Neither practiced Wednesday. Duane Brown and Mekhi Becton also did not practice but they are going through their typical rehab plans. Both are expected to be fine.
John Franklin Myers is the only new member of the Jets injury report Wednesday. Saleh said he’s dealing with a…
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