New York Jets at Chicago Bears: Week 8 game prediction

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EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ – DECEMBER 24: Leonard Williams #92 of the New York Jets reacts during the first half against the Los Angeles Chargers in an NFL game at MetLife Stadium on December 24, 2017 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Ed Mulholland/Getty Images) /

X-factors:

Taylor Gabriel (CHI) – The Jets defense isn’t bad but it’s proven itself vulnerable at times to receivers with speed. Dede Westbrook and Emmanuel Sanders both had big games against them. Gabriel has been a huge breakout player for Chicago this year, gash defenses with his vertical ability. After a quiet game against New England, the Bears are almost certain to try reasserting him in this game with a couple of early deep shots.

Leonard Williams (NYJ) – Trubisky is a quarterback who functions best when he’s not frequently under pressure. The Jets defense doesn’t have any great edge rushers, which is why their pass rush runs through stud defensive end Leonard Williams. Controlling him will be vital to success in the passing game, along with Trubisky being prepared for the heavy blitz packages New York will undoubtedly throw at him throughout the game.

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