NFL Week 3 Preview: New York Jets vs. Kansas City Chiefs

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Nov 29, 2015; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Jets defensive end Muhammad Wilkerson (96) reacts to the crowd in the second half of the Jets 38-20 victory over the Miami Dolphins at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: William Hauser-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 29, 2015; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Jets defensive end Muhammad Wilkerson (96) reacts to the crowd in the second half of the Jets 38-20 victory over the Miami Dolphins at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: William Hauser-USA TODAY Sports /

Why New York May Win 

Even with the physical, defensive tone that head coach Todd Bowles is instilling within the Jets, everything for the Jets starts and ends with their offense, specifically, the trio of Fitzpatrick, Marshall, & Decker. After an extremely uncomfortable holdout with Fitzpatrick and the Jets, the 12-year veteran is off to a solid start after a career year in 2015. Fitzpatrick has steered the Jets offense to fourth overall in the league in total offense (416.5 ypg) and sixth in scoring (29.5 ppg). Decker leads the team in touchdown receptions with two to go with his eight catches for 163 yards on the season while Marshall has pitched in nine receptions for 133 yards. Yet, receiver Quincy Enunwa leads the team in catches with 13 along with 146 yards and a touchdown.

Longtime Chicago Bear Matt Forte (52 rushes, 196 yards, three TDs) is a solid cog at running back for the team and is capable of relying on if the passing game stalls. Not to mention that Forte is an underrated element in the passing game as well.

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The offensive line isn’t exactly great but they get the job done with center Nick Mangold as the anchor and left tackle Ryan Clady providing reliable protection. The line as a whole has only allowed two sacks and six QB hits so far this season.

The defense is still trying to find it’s footing although the foundation of the unit is a stout defensive line that includes Muhammad Wilkerson (10 tackles, 1.5 sacks), Leonard Williams (10 tackles, 2.5 sacks) and Sheldon Richardson (four tackles). Behind that three-headed monster, the Jets are fifth in the league in run defense, allowing 71.5 rushing yards per game.

In the secondary, growing concerns are surrounding all-world cornerback Darrelle Revis (10 tackles) as it seems Father Time is breathing down Revis’s neck. If Revis is having just a couple of rough games to start the season, his presence takes away 1/3rd of the field.