The New York Jets will be starting backup quarterback Zach Wilson this week, which typically means fewer pass attempts and more rushes.
The Jets are a massive 8.5-point underdog in this week’s game, likely leading to an extreme passing game script.
THE BLITZ projects the New York Jets to be the 4th-most pass-oriented team among all teams this week with a 63.9% pass rate, based on their underlying tendencies and matchup dynamics.
Opposing quarterbacks have averaged 34.7 pass attempts per game against the Dallas Cowboys defense since the start of last season: 9th-most in football.
Tyler Conklin has been among the leading pass-catching TEs since the start of last season, averaging a terrific 33.0 yards per game while checking in at the 80th percentile.
Cons
THE BLITZ projects the Jets to run the 4th-least offensive plays on the slate this week with 61.8 plays, accounting for their underlying tendencies and game dynamics.
The Dallas Cowboys pass defense has exhibited strong efficiency vs. tight ends since the start of last season, conceding 5.78 yards-per-target to the position: the 3rd-least in the league.
The Dallas Cowboys pass defense has been quite strong when opposing TEs have gotten into space, conceding an average of 3.92 yards-after-the-catch since the start of last season: the 9th-least in the league.
The Dallas Cowboys safeties grade out as the 10th-best collection of safeties in the NFL since the start of last season in pass coverage.