The New York Jets will be starting backup QB Zach Wilson in this week’s game, which typically means fewer pass attempts and more rushing.
THE BLITZ projects this game to have the 4th-highest volume of plays run out of all the games this week at 131.0 plays, accounting for the tendencies of each team and game dynamics.
Opposing teams have averaged 36.6 pass attempts per game against the New England Patriots defense since the start of last season: 3rd-most in football.
THE BLITZ projects Garrett Wilson to notch 8.4 targets in this week’s game, on average, ranking him in the 90th percentile among wideouts.
Garrett Wilson has been a key part of his team’s passing offense, posting a Target Share of 25.4% since the start of last season, which places him in the 89th percentile among WRs.
Cons
The New York Jets will have a new play-caller this year in offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett, and THE BLITZ projects their pass/run mix to tilt 1.8% more towards rushing than it did last year (adjusted for context).
THE BLITZ projects the New York Jets as the 8th-least pass-heavy team on the slate this week with a 55.2% pass rate, accounting for their underlying tendencies and matchup dynamics.
The weather report calls for 14-mph wind in this game. High wind generally means lower pass volume (and higher run volume) and worse passing effectiveness.
The New York Jets O-line grades out as the 5th-worst in football since the start of last season in protecting the quarterback, which has a negative effect on all pass game stats across the board.
Garrett Wilson has been among the weakest wideouts in football at picking up extra yardage, averaging a mere 0.00 yards-after-the-catch (YAC) since the start of last season while ranking in the 1st percentile.