The s (2-4) will look to get again within the win column as they host the s (0-5) at MetLife Stadium in Week 7. The Jets put collectively one other good effort however had been doomed by self-inflicted errors that price them factors in addition to shoddy protection within the fourth quarter of their 26-19 loss to New England.
Miami is in a full-blown rebuilding 12 months below first-year head coach Jeff Hafley. They’re nonetheless in search of their first win however have been aggressive over their final two video games, together with a close to upset win over the s in Week 4. The Dolphins have gained 5 of their final six in opposition to the Jets going again to 2023.
Listed below are three key matchups within the Jets Week 7 matchup in opposition to the Miami Dolphins:
Ollie Gordon II vs. The Jets Defensive Line
The Jets speeding protection struggled final week, permitting 148 yards on the bottom to the Patriots. Backup working again Corey Kiner, who led all New England working backs with 57 yards on the bottom, had 42 yards on the ultimate drive that resulted in a subject objective and sealed the victory for the Patriots. The Jets as a group have allowed simply over 123 yards on the bottom this 12 months, which ties them for twenty third within the league with Cincinnati.
The Dolphins suffered a brutal blow to their rebuilding season when De'von Achane was misplaced for the season after struggling a torn ACL. Ollie Gordon II, Miami's sixth-round choose within the 2025 draft, has stepped in and ran the ball properly in Achane’s absence, with three touchdowns, 188 yards speeding and a median of over seven yards per carry in his final two video games.
Miami’s offense isn’t actually something to be too frightened of, however they’ve a robust working recreation which is ranked eighth general as they common simply over 126 yards on the bottom per recreation. Couple that with the actual fact the Jets should not a fantastic group in opposition to the run and Miami might have a key benefit in Sunday's recreation. If they will sluggish Gordon down on Sunday, it is going to put loads of strain on Malik Willis to make performs, one thing he has not been superb at this 12 months.
Garrett Wilson vs. Juju Brents
I’ll by no means perceive why the Jets media insist on creating this false narrative about Wilson’s unhappiness. Wilson leads the group with 48 targets, has three touchdowns on the 12 months and averaging slightly below 12 yards a reception. After all, he may very well be utilized extra within the offense. However, the identical fan base and beat writers who stated the Jets want extra weapons are actually pissed off that Wilson doesn't lead the group in targets every week. Will Jets Nation ever be happy?
For Sunday, Wilson will almost definitely face off in opposition to Brents, who’s a former second spherical choose of the Indianapolis Colts. He’s not a fantastic cornerback, however he’s obtained measurement (6’3”, 198 lbs.) and has been good in protection this 12 months. Brents was wonderful in Miami’s loss to Cincinnati in Week 5 with two tackles, 4 assists and one move breakup, incomes a PFF grade of 90.4 for that recreation. The Jets might have Adonai Mitchell again for Sunday, which ought to open up loads of alternatives for Wilson to have a monster recreation. Frank Reich has to get his greatest playmaker the ball because the offense runs higher when Wilson is closely concerned.
David Bailey vs. Austin Jackson
After Bailey’s breakout recreation in opposition to the Browns with 3 sacks in Week 5, the rookie was held in examine by the Patriots offensive line, which is shocking as throughout that recreation, New England misplaced two starters, together with Alijah Vera-Tucker. Bailey did have a compelled fumble final week and whereas we all know he’s not going to be a monster every recreation, it was a little bit of a nasty look that he couldn’t generate a lot strain in opposition to New England’s backup offensive line.
Jackson is a former first-round choose of the Dolphins and has been horrible this season. He ranks on the backside of the league as a move blocker, has allowed three sacks and 19 whole pressures. He has a PFF Move-Blocking grade of 41.2, rating him 73rd and has an general grade of 43.7, rating him 74th out of 74 tackles. Bailey wants a bounce again recreation after final week’s disappointment. That is about pretty much as good as a get-right matchup that he’s going to get.
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