An inside look at Sunday’s Jets-Raiders matchup at MetLife Stadium:
Marquee matchup
Raiders RB Ashton Jeanty vs. Jets front seven
Jeanty added some spice to this game by saying there are some Jets defenders who “don’t really want to tackle.” Jeanty has not had a good year, averaging 3.1 yards per carry and rushing for just one touchdown. The Jets are 24th against the run, allowing 127.7 yards per game. They allowed the Dolphins to rush for 156 yards last week, including a game-clinching series in which the Jets could not get a stop.
The Jets are also without top run stuffer T’Vondre Sweat, who will miss this game with a knee injury. They also could be without edge rusher David Bailey, who was listed as doubtful with a groin injury.
The Jets have not been great against the run, but Jeanty’s remark could have them fired up for this one.
Key Stat
6
Jets star wide receiver Garrett Wilson has six total catches in their past two games. He caught just two passes on three targets for 26 yards last week in the loss to Miami.
Costello’s call
This is another week when the Jets feel like the more talented team, but how can you trust them right now? Kirk Cousins and Brock Bowers could pick this defense apart. It’s a close game in the fourth quarter and the Raiders find a way.
Raiders 28, Jets 24
