New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson avoids a tackle from New England Patriots linebacker Matthew Judon.
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FLORHAM PARK — The New York Jets sit 1-1 on the young NFL season but have a golden opportunity to position themselves nicely for future success at home Sunday.
They’ll have to end an eight-year winless streak to their arch-rival to do so.
When the New England Patriots travel to MetLife, they’ll try and stave off a disaster 0-3 start against a Jets team in disarray after a 30-10 loss to the Cowboys last week. The Patriots may be desperate, but Gang Green is looking to show their poor showing in Dallas was a fluke. A win for either team would go a long way to saving their seasons and putting them on the right path for the remainder of the year.
Who has the edge? We go through the keys to the game and more here.
New York Jets vs. New England Patriots
Where: MetLife Stadium
When: Sunday, September 24th, 2023
Kickoff Time: 1:00 pm – ET
How to watch: CBS
Line: Patriots -2.5
Keys to the Game
Robert Saleh’s staff vs. Bill Belichick
Belichick has been the boogeyman in New York for the last two decades. He always seems to be a step ahead of whatever coaching staff the Jets possess. If Gang Green is going to end a 14-game losing streak, their coaching staff will need to be a lot better than they were in Dallas.
A big problem against the Cowboys was the coaching staff’s inability to make in-game adjustments to what the Cowboys were doing. They were reacting more than attacking on both sides of the ball. Against the Patriots, dictating play is an essential part of the game plan. New York has to own the line of scrimmage, dominate downfield, and not turn the ball over.
But the other part is that the coaching staff can’t make losing plays. A common theme found in many Patriot wins over the years is coaching staff’s overthinking what Belichick will do and confusing their roster into making mistakes. If the Jets can…
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