The Jets will look for their biggest win of the season when they take on the Baltimore Ravens Thursday. That, of course, will be easier said than done.
New York is coming off a 22-21 win over the Dolphins and has won four of its last five games. However, the Jets are coming in really banged up after multiple players went down on Sunday against Miami.
Chuma Edoga (ankle), Ryan Griffin (ankle), Bilal Powell (ankle/illness), Brian Poole (concussion have all been ruled out. Jamal Adams (ankle), Arthur Maulet (calf), Quinnen Williams (neck) and Demaryius Thomas (hamstring/knee) are doubtful. Henry Anderson (shoulder), Kelvin Beachum (ankles), Mathias Farley (ankle), Steve McLendon (knee/hip), Ty Montgomery (foot/hip) and Nathan Shepherd (ankle) are all questionable but should be able to play.
The Jets are expected to get Le’Veon Bell back after he sat out last week with the flu. It’ll be interesting to see how Adam Gase uses him after not giving him the ball much against Cincinnati. Ty Montgomery should also see a good amount of carries with Powell already ruled out.
As for Sam Darnold, his plays needs to step up if the Jets are going to win this game. Darnold was not great last week against Miami, as he was overthrowing too many receivers. He has to be more consistent and limit the turnovers.
Defensively, the Jets have to do whatever it takes to shut down Lamar Jackson. He is the most explosive player in the league right now and the defense needs to always have a spy on him. They can’t let him get out of the pocket or they’re in deep trouble.
The Ravens are coming off a win in Buffalo last week and are riding a nine-game winning streak. Jackson is on pace to be the NFL’s MVP this season and the Ravens have a legit chance of winning the Super Bowl.
Here’s everything you need to know for Thursday night’s game:
- Who: New York Jets vs. Baltimore Ravens
- When: 8:20 p.m. ET, Thursday, December 12, 2019
- Where: M&T Bank Stadium, Baltimore, Maryland
- TV/Radio: FOX, ESPN 98.7 F.M. For a Spanish broadcast check out 1050 AM ESPN
- Livestream: fuboTV (try it free)
- Line: Ravens -15.5