Increased rushing attack among keys to Jets offense vs. Bills

The Jets face the Bills in a Week 1 showdown. Here’s what the offense needs to do to. win.

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Target Jamison Crowder

Jets receivers coach Shawn Jefferson expects Crowder to push for 90 receptions in 2020, and that quest begins Week 1 against the Bills. Crowder saw 27 targets over his two games against the Bills and Darnold should look for him again after he finished last season with a team-high 122 targets and 78 receptions.  

Darnold has a few more options at his disposal this season, but the rest of his receiving targets should face solid coverage against a stout Bills defense. Breshad Perriman and Denzel Mims are easing back into action after suffering injuries this offseason and will then go against Tre’Davious White and potentially Josh Norman on the outside. Chris Herndon could see a lot of looks, too, but the Bills defense is much better against tight ends than receivers after it allowed the third-fewest receptions and second-fewest yards to tight ends in 2019.