The Patriots haven’t been swept by the New York Jets since 2000.
New England is presently working below very bizarre circumstances, although, which has led to 6 consecutive losses to the likes of the putrid Jacksonville Jaguars, the banged-up Miami Dolphins and… the Jets.
It’s not utterly out of the query that the Patriots can flip issues round Sunday at Gillette Stadium, however they’ll doubtless need to make a few of these daring predictions come true so as to take action:
WHITE’S RESURGENCE
It’s been some time because the title Keion White had been uttered round these components, and that has so much to do with the truth that he’s sort of disappeared over the previous couple of weeks.
White had 4.0 sacks via the primary two weeks of the season however has since been shut out whereas dealing with elevated consideration from opposing offenses. The Patriots want that to alter, and we count on it can this week as New York might be with out beginning guard Alijah Vera-Tucker.
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Prediction: White finishes with at the very least two full sacks.
DUGGER RETURNS TO THE END ZONE
Kyle Dugger has discovered the top zone thrice in his profession, however there appears to have been a draught since he took over extra of a deep-third function in the beginning of final season.
New England would possibly see that change this week, as Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers has fallen in love with throwing the ball to the opposite staff this 12 months. Dugger ought to have a chance to make a play on Sunday, and since everybody on the opposite aspect of the ball is begging to surrender, he may take all of it the best way to the top zone.
Prediction: Dugger scores a defensive landing.
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MAYE-DAY!
The Patriots are going to shuffle issues alongside their offensive line but once more Sunday, so there needs to be loads of alternatives to make performs along with his legs — particularly with Jets pass-rusher Haason Reddick returning.
New England ought to lean into that, implementing rush packages for the rookie quarterback.
Prediction: Maye finishes with 50-plus dashing yards and a dashing landing.
DEFENSIVE DOMINANCE
The Jets offense presently can’t get out of its personal method and has issues of its personal alongside the offensive line. The Patriots’ offense has scored a decent quantity of factors in current weeks, however they haven’t been dealing with this protection. It’ll be a low-scoring affair, so hit up FanDuel or DraftKings earlier than you flip the sport on and benefit from the defensive present.
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Prediction: Patriots-Jets finishes with below 30.5 complete factors.
