The New York Jets will begin their 2019 season by taking on the Buffalo Bills on Sunday. Luckily for them, wide receiver Robby Anderson and cornerback Trumaine Johnson are both expected to play, per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.
#Jets CB Trumaine Johnson (hamstring) and WR Robby Anderson (calf) are both trending toward playing vs. the #Bills, source said.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) September 8, 2019
Anderson has been nursing a calf injury after having some issues with his calf during practice. Since then, the speedy wideout has been working his way back into the starting lineup.
The fourth-year wide receiver out of Temple is expected to be the team's most reliable option in the passing game this season. The Jets also plan to utilize Quincy Enunwa and newly signed Jamison Crowder in their passing attack as well.
Over the past two seasons, Anderson has continually been the deep-threat option in New York. The 26-year-old wide receiver has caught 113 receptions for 1,693 yards and 13 touchdowns in that span.
Article Continues BelowOn the other hand, Johnson will also take the field when the Jets take on their divisional foe in the Bills. The veteran cornerback has been dealing with a hamstring injury that was ruled as a week-to-week issue nearly a month ago.
Injuries hindered Johnson's first season in New York, with the cornerback missing six games with the team last year. In those 10 starts, Johnson tallied 40 tackles, five deflections, a forced fumble, and four interceptions.
The Jets will rely upon the former Los Angeles Rams cornerback to be a key contributor in their secondary this season. New York signed Johnson to a five-year, $72.5 million deal prior the beginning of the 2018 season.
On Sunday, the Jets will seemingly have all of their starters in uniform when they take on the Bills this Sunday.