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With news breaking Thursday that New York Jets QB Mike White will be starting this Sunday's game against the Buffalo Bills, that crosses one thing off the list of worries for Jets fans. That doesn't mean much, when your team has major issues in the secondary, along the offensive line, and in stopping the run. That is just to pile on to the issues already at hand in the quarterback room, where the Jets have played three players (most in the NFL.)
This week, as the Jets try to get back in the win column for the second time in three weeks, they are set to take on the Buffalo Bills. This will be the first of two matchups between the division rivals, with the other set to take place in Buffalo later this season.
For more insight on the Jets' Week 10 matchup against the Bills, listen below:
Buffalo comes into this one very salty after losing to Jacksonville on the road last week 9-6. They will surely be out to show that they are not the team that they showed last week, making it possibly a blowout in their favor. That is exactly what happened last week to these same Jets. The Indianapolis came into the game needing a win, just as the Bills do this week, and they handily took care of New York.
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4 bold predictions for Jets' Week 10 vs. Bills
4. Mike White will throw two interceptions
Aside from the last game, where he was hurt and could not finish the game, Mike White has thrown two picks in the other two starts of his career. His team figures to be playing from behind against one of the best pass defenses in the NFL, so this week should be no different. Many have been impressed with White's poise and leadership as he has filled in admirably for rookie QB Zach Wilson, but the numbers speak for themselves.
It would not be a huge shock if the Jets are forced to turn to Josh Johnson yet again in this one, this time due to ineffectiveness and not due to injury. Johnson came in and did his best Mike White impression en route to his best career performance as a professional. That might have to be the case again if the Jets are gonna stay in it.
3. The Jets run defense will give up UNDER 80 yards to the Bills RB's
Although the Jets have been gashed on the ground this year, especially last game, the Bills are one of the least dedicated teams to the run in the NFL. Couple that with an injury to starting running back Zach Moss, and you have a day that calls for a lot of passing. The Jets also lost Marcus Maye last game to a torn Achilles' and the Bills will be wanting to test the Jets' replacement for him early and often.
Buffalo quarterback Josh Allen is usually the best option the Bills have on the ground anyway, so it's not like this stat will affect the overall score too much. Buffalo is used to not really having a run game, so the Jets can thank their lucky stars for that, considering they cannot stop a nosebleed in that department.
2. The Jets secondary will give up OVER 350 yards
This one seems like a foregone conclusion to us. The Bills are coming off of a terrible performance and are trying to “right the ship.” They will be looking to attack the replacement for Maye all game long and if that doesn't work they will be attacking the Jets' corners with Stefon Diggs, Cole Beasley, and Emmanuel Sanders.
The Jets can gain an advantage here, as they know Buffalo is not committed to the run, they might be able to get away with playing a 5 or 6-man front for most of the game. If they are able to do that with success, this prediction of over 350 yards passing will not come true…not even close.
1. The Jets will NOT keep it close
The Jets are simply meeting up with the Bills at the WRONG time. Not only is New York struggling to stay as healthy as Buffalo, but Buffalo NEEDS this game in the worst way. Teams that advance far in the playoffs take advantage of games like this as a “get right” game.
If Buffalo can treat it as such, we may be seeing the beginning of a team that is learning how to be dominant, not just good. If New York can win, though, we may be seeing the beginning of the fall of the 2021 Buffalo Bills. Stay Tuned.
