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Will Jets-Seahawks be available in your area in Week 17?

Will Jets-Seahawks be available in your area in Week 17?

It hasn’t happened often this season, but this week, the New York Jets are playing at a time other than 1:00 eastern. The Jets visit the Seattle Seahawks for a 4:05 kickoff Sunday in a game that just about amounts to an elimination game for both teams. The Jets are out if they lose while the Seahawks will be eliminated if they lose and the Washington Commanders win.

The game is one of the seven that will be broadcast on FOX, though the network does not have the singleheader this week. Chris Myers and Robert Smith will be on the call for the game Sunday.

Let’s take a look at the FOX map, courtesy of 506 Sports and you can see if the game will be available in your area.

Red – Panthers at Buccaneers
Purple – Saints at Eagles
Green – Bears at Lions
Brown – Browns at Commanders
Pink – Cardinals at Falcons
Yellow – 49ers at Raiders (4:05)
Light Blue – Jets at Seahawks (4:05)

New York by the Numbers: 4 standout stats from the Jets’ Week 14 loss to Seahawks

Jets Wire takes a look at some standout stats from the Jets’ 40-3 Week 14 loss vs. the Seattle Seahawks

After flirting with their first win of the season last week, the Jets showed why they’re the NFL’s only remaining winless team in Week 14.

New York sleepwalked into Seattle and paid the price in an embarrassing 40-3 loss. The Jets had some offensive momentum in the first half, but it didn’t materialize as Sergio Castillio missed three field goals.

From there, the Jets played a second half that’s been representative of their season thus far, getting outscored 17-0 after going into the break down 23-3. New York even got to see a familiar face in Geno Smith, who saw some time with the game out of hand and decided.

Let’s take a look at some numbers that stood out in the latest loss.

Sam Darnold’s shortcomings among 4 takeaways from Jets’ Week 14 loss to Seahawks

Jets Wire breaks down New York’s xx-xx loss to the Seahawks.

The difference between a winless football team and one destined to make a postseason run was on full display when the Jets and Seahawks met on Sunday afternoon.

Seattle man-handled New York, cruising to a 40-3 win. Russell Wilson had his way with the Jets’ putrid pass defense, while Sam Darnold failed to do the same against a Seahawks secondary that is somehow worse against the pass than New York’s. Jamal Adams, meanwhile, had himself a day, notching the all-time sacks record for a defensive back and teaming up with fellow former Jet Damon Harrison to force a fumble in the first half.

Here are four takeaways from New York’s 13th straight loss.

Instant Analysis: Seahawks roll over lifeless Jets as Jamal Adams makes history

Jets Wire breaks down New York’s xx-xx Week 14 loss to the Seahawks.

The Jets were not sleepless in Seattle when they played the Seahawks on Sunday afternoon. They were lifeless.

An opening drive Sergio Castillo field goal was as good as it got for New York in Week 14, as Seattle caught fire from that point on and rolled to a 40-3 win. Led by Jamal Adams, the Seahawks locked in on defense, limiting Sam Darnold to only 132 yards through the air. Offensively, Russell Wilson took advantage of a Jets secondary not in the same league as him, throwing for 206 yards and four touchdowns.

The Jets are now three games away from football infamy — and three games away from landing a potentially generational quarterback prospect in Trevor Lawrence.

Game Balls

S Marcus Maye: Maye did his best wide receiver impression in the first quarter, making a one-handed, tip-drill catch to pick off a Wilson pass intended for DK Metcalf. The play prevented a touchdown and kept Seattle from notching its second score in as many drives — not that it mattered in the end.

Quick Thoughts

-Another week of Darnold failing to take advantage of a bad secondary. If he can’t get the job done against a unit as bad as Seattle’s, he can’t be trusted to lead the Jets into the future. It’s as simple as that.

-Multiple Jets defenders seemed to be out of position and, frankly, lost, on the Seahawks’ first scoring drive and throughout the afternoon. Not necessarily Frank Bush’s fault, but new defensive coordinator, same results.

-The statement above does not apply to Maye, though. He should be priorities one, two and three when Joe Douglas is sorting through which in-house free agents to re-sign this offseason. The Florida product is the heart and soul of the Jets’ defense at this point.

-Frank Gore starting the Jets’ first and second series of the game over Ty Johnson, who rushed for over 100 yards and a score against the Raiders, is flat out comical. Adam Gase is so set in his ways that he couldn’t see how Johnson’s playmaking ability could jumpstart his offense until Gore put the ball on the turf. Maybe New York’s next head coach will be able to figure things like that out.

-The Jets still don’t have a kicker. Another thing for Douglas to figure out this offseason.

-It’s no wonder Seattle’s receivers ran wild against the Jets. Asking Javelin Guidry, Bryce Hall and Lamar Jackson, three rookie cornerbacks (two of which went undrafted) to contain the likes of Tyler Lockett and Metcalf for four quarters is unreasonable.

-Seven consecutive games in which the Jets have scored points on their first possession. An interesting, but hard to believe, tidbit considering how much New York’s offense has struggled throughout 2020.

-0-13. Three more games until the tank for Lawrence is complete.

Jets vs. Seahawks inactives: Jamison Crowder, Frank Gore suiting up against Seattle

Jets vs. Seahawks Week 14 inactives.

Jamison Crowder and Frank Gore are good to go for the Jets’ Week 14 clash with the Seahawks.

Crowder (calf) and Gore (concussion) will both suit up for New York after being listed as questionable entering Sunday. Crowder will likely see an uptick in targets with Denzel Mims (personal) inactive, while Gore will likely reassume his starting spot after departing early in the first quarter against the Raiders last weekend.

As expected, Jordan Jenkins is inactive with a shoulder injury after being ruled out earlier this week. Elijah Campbell, Cameron Clark, JT Hassell, James Morgan, Ross Travis and Vyncint Smith join Jenkins on the inactives list. Ashtyn Davis (foot), Bennett Jackson (hamstring) and Greg Van Roten (toe) are also out for New York.

With Van Roten sidelined and Clark inactive, veteran Josh Andrews is expected to start at right guard. Matthias Farley will start in place of Davis at safety.

As for the Seahawks, they will be without starting defensive end Carlos Dunlap II and offensive lineman Cedric Ogbuehi. Brandon Shell is active and will reassume his starting right tackle spot after missing Seattle’s last two games with an ankle injury.

Shootout in Seattle? Jets, Seahawks have NFL’s worst pass defenses

Could the Jets and Seahawks find themselves in a shootout this weekend?

If the Jets are ever going to get into a shootout in 2020, it will be in Seattle this weekend.

New York’s pass defense unsurprisingly ranks second-to-last in the NFL, allowing opposing quarterbacks to rack up 291 yards per game through the air. The only pass defense worse than the Jets’ this season? That distinction goes to the Seahawks.

Seattle’s pass defense has been putrid in 2020 — and that’s putting it nicely. The Seahawks have allowed 309.8 passing yards per game and rank dead last in the NFL in total passing yards allowed (3,717). Through the first half of 2020, Seattle’s pass defense was statistically the worst in NFL history, allowing an eye-popping 362.1 passing yards per game.

Pete Carroll’s secondary has played a bit better in recent weeks, but the Seahawks are still allowing over 300-plus yards through the air and 26.8 points per game. That doesn’t exactly scream Super Bowl contender, even though Seattle is currently leading the NFC West and is highly likely to make the playoffs.

What makes the Seahawks’ struggles defending the pass so surprising is the abundance of big names on their defense. Quinton Dunbar and Shaquill Griffin are far from slouches at cornerback. Jamal Adams has never been an elite cover safety, but he was expected to bolster Seattle’s efforts against the pass. Instead, he has made most of his impact playing in the box. There’s also Bobby Wagner, who has not been quite as effective covering underneath routes as he has been in the past.

The Seahawks have also lacked a consistent pass rush throughout 2020, allowing quarterbacks ample time to stand in the pocket and go through their progressions. The tide has started to turn a bit in that regard, though, as Seattle recorded six sacks against the Eagles two weeks ago and two sacks and four quarterback hits against the Giants last weekend.

“It’s a coming together of the players, the scheme, the continuity that comes with guys playing together,” Carroll said after the Seahawks’ 23-17 win over Philadelphia, per ESPN’s Brady Henderson. “All aspects of it. It’s been coming. The potential has been here since we saw it back in camp.”

Even with Seattle figuring things out in the pass rush department, its secondary has still left plenty to be desired. That leaves the door open for Sam Darnold to target the likes of Breshad Perriman and, if he plays, Jamison Crowder early and often en route to a big day. Likewise, Russell Wilson, Tyler Lockett and DK Metcalf will be able to take advantage of New York’s porous secondary.

Sunday’s matchup is shaping up to be a shootout. As long as both quarterbacks come ready to let loose, may the best team — or best of the worst pass defenses — win.

Jets vs. Seahawks: 4 things to know about Seattle before Week 14

Jets Wire takes a look at four things to know about the Seahawks before Sunday.

Can the Jets overcome their heartbreaking loss to the Raiders and break into the win column against Jamal Adams and the Seahawks this weekend?

Seattle is reeling after a loss to the Giants in Week 13 and could be vulnerable to another upset with its offense struggling and its defense doing little to slow anyone down. Adams’ motivation to defeat his former team and the Seahawks’ need for a win will likely be enough to get them over the hump against New York, but anything can happen when Gang Green travels to the Evergreen State.

Here are four things to know about the Jets’ Week 14 matchup with Seattle.

Oddsmakers favor Seahawks by double-digits in Week 14 matchup vs. Jets

The Jets enter Week 14 as road underdogs against the Seattle Seahawks.

While the Jets nearly pulled off a surprise win over the Raiders in Week 13, New York’s remaining quarter of the 2020 season doesn’t get any easier.

For Sunday’s matchup, the Jets will travel cross country to take on Jamal Adams and the Seattle Seahawks. While the Seahawks are tied for first place in the NFC West, they’ve now dropped three of their last five games, including a 17-12 loss to the Giants this past week.

That said, oddsmakers don’t envision another New York team pulling off an upset against Seattle in back-to-back weeks. The Seahawks are favored by 13 points in Week 14, according to BetMGM.

The total over/under for Sunday’s game is set at 47.5 points with the Seahawks at -115 and the Jets holding at -105. New York possesses a money line of +525 at a 13-point disadvantage. Against the spread, both teams hold the same line at -110.

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Seahawks not allowing fans for Week 14 matchup with Jets

The Jets won’t have to worry about the 12th man when they hit the road to play the Seahawks in Week 14.

The Jets won’t have to worry about the 12th man when they hit the road to take on the Seahawks in Week 14.

Seattle announced Monday that it will play its next two home games, against the Giants on Dec. 6 and Jets on Dec. 13, without fans.

“Due to the current case counts of COVID-19 in our state, we will continue playing without fans in attendance at our home games on Dec. 6 (vs. N.Y. Giants) and Dec. 13 (vs. N.Y. Jets),” the Seahawks said in a statement. “We are continuing to work closely with local public health and government officials and are committed to following their lead to keep our community safe. We will keep fans informed as decisions are made for our Dec. 27 home game and beyond. We continue to urge all fans to remain vigilant with physical distancing, mask-wearing and following all local guidelines.”

New York has not defeated the Seahawks in Seattle since 1997, so no-home field advantage for the current NFC West leaders works in the Jets’ favor. However, the Seahawks have still dominated at home without fans in 2020, posting a 5-0 mark at Lumen Field.

Even without fans in attendance in Week 14, the Jets’ trip to Seattle still carries plenty of juice, as Jamal Adams will take on his former team for the first time in his career. Not only did Adams force his way out of the Big Apple this offseason, but he also traded barbs with New York defensive coordinator Gregg Williams in training camp and recently said he “fought depression” during his tenure with the Jets because of the organization’s losing ways.

“Bro, I fought depression in New York,” Adams said on the ‘All Things Covered’ podcast last week. “And I’m man enough to say it. There’s been so many times where I came home after a tough loss and just sat in the dark — no phone, no TV. My [dad] hated to see me like that. It killed my pops so much… he was calling my agent and saying, ‘Hey man, I don’t like seeing my son like this. I need him out of this situation.’ It took a toll on my life outside of football.”