Stopping Josh Jacobs, Darren Waller among 4 keys to Jets defense vs. Raiders

The Raiders feature two talented young offensive players – Josh Jacobs and Darren Waller – that could wreak havoc if the Jets can’t stop them.

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Contain TE Darren Waller

Oakland’s most-heavily targeted player isn’t a wide receiver or running back. It’s tight end Darren Waller, who has 24 more targets than the next-closest pass-catcher on the Raiders. Waller has secured at least 50 receiving yards or a touchdown in all but two games this season and is capable of wrecking defenders with his massive 6-foot-6, 255-pound frame.

The Jets haven’t faced many great tight ends this season, but they were tortured by Zach Ertz, Jason Witten and Mike Gesicki, all of whom are the same build as Waller. Together, the trio combined for 16 receptions, 209 yards and a touchdown against the Jets. Waller needs to be the target of double-teams from Gregg Williams.