Patriots – Jets, Who Has the Razor’s Edge – Key Matchups
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(PHOTO: James Lang - USA TODAY Sports) Jets RBs vs NE Front Seven – Razor’s Edge Jets
The Jets are averaging 146 yards per game on the ground and it is mainly behind the running of Ivory behind an underrated Jets offensive line. Ivory has gained 460 yards in four games this season and missed the only Jets loss against Philadelphia with an injury.
The Patriots defense has been playing a lot of 4-2-5 nickel with an extra safety on the field. As a result, they’ve been susceptible to the run and giving up an average of 114 yards per game. They’ll probably show more base defense this week against the Jets and could really use Dont’a Hightower back this week (rib injury), as they try to slow down this potent Jets running game.
Jets WRs vs NE Secondary- Razor’s Edge New England
If there is a weakness on this Jets team it remains the quarterback. The Jets are thriving in spite of rather than because of Ryan Fitzpatrick. Although he’s played well thus far, he still turns the ball over way too much and has seven interceptions already this season. The Jets have some nice weapons now in the passing game with Brandon Marshall, Eric Decker as well as rookie speedster Devin Smith and Jeremy Kerley.
The Patriots pass rush (19 sacks thus far), has been beneficial to a completely new secondary that has been good thru the first five games of the season. The key here for the Patriots is to try to force the game into Fitzpatrick’s hands and then bait him into making mistakes. In his last four games against New England, Fitzpatrick has thrown for plenty of yards (1363), and 10 touchdowns but also 11 interceptions.
Special Teams- Razor’s Edge New England
The Patriots have two of the best weapons on STs with kickers Stephen Gostkowski and Ryan Allen. Gostkowski has yet to miss an extra point or field goal in 2015. Allen has been excellent at pinning opponents deep in their territory. The coverage units have been outstanding although STs Captain Matthew Slater will probably miss this one after being injured in Indianapolis.
The Jets counter with K Nick Folk and P Ryan Quigley with the dangerous Kerley in the punt return game. The Jets did have a punt blocked last week against the Redskins. That is something that may come into play if the situation plays out.
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