{"id":37842,"date":"2021-09-16T06:30:32","date_gmt":"2021-09-16T10:30:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.patsfans.com\/patriots\/blog\/?p=37842"},"modified":"2021-09-15T17:30:24","modified_gmt":"2021-09-15T21:30:24","slug":"patriots-jets-week-2-key-matchups-who-has-the-razors-edge","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.patsfans.com\/patriots\/blog\/2021\/09\/16\/patriots-jets-week-2-key-matchups-who-has-the-razors-edge\/","title":{"rendered":"Patriots-Jets Week 2 Key Matchups, Who Has the Razor’s Edge?"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Patriots travel to New Jersey to take on their old rivals the New York Jets. Although the rivalry has been there seemingly forever, both teams are starting rookie quarterbacks this year, with Mac Jones and Zach Wilson starting respectively for each team. And both teams made a bunch of changes in the offseason\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

This week’s game will be broadcast by CBS and can be seen locally on WBZ-TV Channel 4. Kevin Harlan will handle play-by-play duties with Trent Green as the color analyst. Melanie Collins will report from the sidelines.<\/span> The game will also be aired on the Patriots flagship radio station 98.5 The Sports Hub with Bob Socci and Scott Zolak on the call, produced by Marc Capello.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Patriots have beaten the Jets ten times in a row sweeping the season series with Gang Green the past five years. Since Bill Belichick has taken over the reins in 2000 (which was the last time the Jets swept the Patriots), New England has owned this matchup going 33-11.<\/span><\/p>\n

The <\/span>Patriots (0-1)<\/b> were beaten by the Miami Dolphins 17-16 when Damien Harris fumbled deep in Miami territory late in the game. Penalties and ball security were both issues in the game.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The <\/span>Jets (0-1)<\/b> dropped their opener in Carolina 19-14 to their former QB Sam Darnold. Wilson was sacked six times and was hit on 10 others.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

We here at PatsFans.com are continuing our \u201cRazor\u2019s Edge\u201d column in 2021 to give some quick analysis on some of the key matchups of the game and what you can look for in how the game plays out.<\/span><\/p>\n

So, here is our look at some of the key matchups and who holds the Razor\u2019s Edge.<\/span><\/p>\n

First up is the Patriots offense:<\/span><\/p>\n

Patriots RBs vs Jets Front Seven \u2013<\/b> Razor\u2019s Edge New York<\/i><\/b><\/h3>\n

The Patriots\u2019 running game looked like they were going to run Miami out of the stadium when on the first play from scrimmage, Damien Harris ripped off a 35-yard run down the right sideline. However, (comma) after that Miami adjusted and played better. Overall, while the Patriots finished with 125 yards and an average of 4.2-yards per rushing attempt, the yards got harder to come by. Losing Trent Brown hurt but it seemed like they were intent on running those toss plays to the left. It seemed like the plays off-tackle were better suited. Both Harris and rookie Rhamondre Stevenson lost fumbles last week.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Jets\u2019 run defense was good a year ago and allowed 112 yards per game, good for 12th in the league. On Sunday against Carolina and Christian McCaffrey, they allowed 111. With Quinnen Williams, Sheldon Rankins, Bryce Huff, Folorunso Fatukasi, and John Franklin-Myers, they will be tough and got better as the game went on last week. They held Carolina to just 1-4 in the red zone last week.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Carolina had three goal-to-go opportunities and came away with just six points. The Patriots should get their yards, but probably going without Brown, they won\u2019t be able to assert their will as they want to. Look for J.J. Taylor to get some snaps and be active this week.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Patriots WRs vs Jets Secondary \u2013 <\/b>Razor\u2019s Edge New England<\/i><\/b><\/h3>\n

The Patriots\u2019 passing game was much more efficient than we envisioned for Mac Jones\u2019 first NFL game. While finishing drives was an issue (as it was in 2020), the new players signed (Nelson Agholor, Kendrick Bourne, Jonnu Smith, and Hunter Henry), appear to be finding some chemistry with Jones.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The Jets have a young, inexperienced secondary, and they have some work to do to tighten things up. Bryce Hall and Brandin Echols man the boundary corners and Michael Carter, who played very well last week will operate out of the slot. The Jets brought in Lamarcus Joyner at safety next to Marcus Maye but he was lost for the season with an elbow\/triceps injury. His replacement, Sheldrick Redwine was promptly greeted with a 57-yard touchdown bomb from Darnold to another former Jet Robbie Anderson.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

With a young and not-so-stellar secondary, it will probably limit Robert Saleh from blitzing much to get pressure on Jones. Look for Jones to push the ball down the field more to Agholor. Smith and Henry should be a bigger part of the offense this week. Adrian Colbert should see a lot of action in this one. He was a safety with the Patriots during training camp. He knows the offense, but I\u2019d be surprised if New England doesn\u2019t test him early.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Patriots – Jets 2020 USA Today photo<\/p><\/div>\n

Next up the New York\u00a0 offense:<\/span><\/p>\n

Jets RBs vs NE Front Seven \u2013 Razor\u2019s Edge New England<\/b><\/h3>\n

The Patriots\u2019 run defense had some issues early in the game against Miami on the first drive and then late as the Dolphins were able to grind out the clock to finish it off after Harris\u2019 fumble. Lawrence Guy, Davon Godchaux, Deatrich Wise, Christian Barmore, Henry Anderson, and Carl Davis give the team plenty of depth upfront.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The Jets didn\u2019t help their rookie QB much with their running game, managing only 45 yards on 17 carries, (2.6-yard average). Tevin Coleman (9-24), Ty Johnson (4-15), and Michael Carter (4-6) could find anywhere to run.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Jets WRs vs NE Secondary- <\/b>Razor\u2019s Edge New England<\/i><\/b><\/h3>\n

The Patriots\u2019 secondary was definitely missing Stephon Gilmore last week as Miami\u2019s speed on the outside with Devante Parker and Jaylen Waddle were given plenty of cushion on the outside.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Wilson will have Corey Davis, Braxton Berrios, and Jamison Crowder, who will return after missing last week (COVID), he\u2019s productive out of the slot.\u00a0 But the \u201cX-Factor\u201d here is Denzel Mims. The Jets didn\u2019t use him much in the opener (3 snaps). But he can fly and had a 40-yard reception against the Panthers.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Jets\u2019 offensive line is suspect and lost their best player last week (Mekhi Becton). But the Patriots weren\u2019t as aggressive as we expected against a suspect Miami OL last week. Could that be the Matt Patricia effect? Wilson can scramble and throw on the run, so perhaps they won\u2019t be aggressive again. But the Patriots\u2019 pass rush should still be able to bring some pressure on Wilson.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Patriots – Jets 2020 USA Today photo<\/p><\/div>\n

Special Teams- <\/b>Razor\u2019s Edge New England<\/i><\/b><\/h3>\n

The Patriots Nick Folk and Jake Bailey are always steady for the Patriots. The Jets lost punter Braden Mann to a sprained knee last week and will have kicker Matt Amendola doing double duty. Amendola averaged over 48 yards per punt last week.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The Patriots’ coverage units are always a strength and should be able to handle Braxton Berrios, the Patriots will counter with Gunner Olszewski and Brandon Bolden.<\/span><\/p>\n

Next up, who wins and why\u2026<\/b><\/h3>\n

Prediction:<\/b><\/h3>\n

This week should be an intriguing matchup. For all of the games the two teams have played against one another, this will be the first time that both teams will start rookie QBs against one another. And this one will be far from the walkover win that many fans believe it will be. The crowd noise in MetLife Stadium will be loud, especially if the Jets get off to an early lead.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Keys to the game from a Patriots perspective:<\/span><\/p>\n

Get Up Early and Keep the Crowd Sitting on Their Hands \u2013 <\/b>Here\u2019s where a good running game can take the crowd noise out of the equation. The Patriots need to start fast and get the Jets playing from behind. Long time-consuming drives will take the crowd out of it and will allow them to control the tempo of the game.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Clean It Up \u2013 <\/b>The Patriots played very uncharacteristic sloppy football on Sunday with far too many penalties and putting the ball on the ground four times losing two of those. Losing the turnover battle and committing that many penalties is a surefire recipe for losing.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Ball security and limiting the laundry are keys this week. They need to force the Jets into making the mistakes and turning the ball over.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Finish Off Drives \u2013<\/b> The Patriots would have won the game with just one more drive finished on Sunday. They got a bit conservative in the red zone and need to let Mac Jones find a comfort level, especially with his tight ends closer to the end zone.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

_______<\/span><\/p>\n

While each team has a lot of new faces, the Patriots roster is a better, more well-rounded one right now. I look for Jones to have a good game against a young secondary. Will the Patriots run it to 11 in a row against the J-E-T-S, Jets, Jets Jets? Yes…<\/span>Patriots 26-17 <\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Follow me on Twitter <\/span><\/i>@SteveB7SFG<\/span><\/i><\/a> or email me at <\/span><\/i>stevebpatsfans@gmail.com<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n

Listen to our <\/span><\/i>Patriots 4<\/span><\/i>th<\/span><\/i> and 2<\/span><\/i><\/a> podcasts on Streamyard as the writers Russ Goldman, Derek Havens and I from <\/span><\/i>PatsFans.com<\/span><\/i><\/a> discuss the latest Patriots news and breakdown game analysis<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

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