Gordon, Izzo, and Lacosse have been ruled out.
Dorsett will be a game time decision
My Prediction for the game. Still leaning towards the Patriots, but I think this is going to be a close 3-4 point game, under 44 points total.
Patriots Offense
The Patriots have not been successful running the ball over the past few weeks. The only way I can see them be successful against our run defense is with a heavy package. With only Tomlinson and Watson at tight end, and their lack of depth at Tackle, I don't think they will have the personnel necessary to execute.
With Gordon out and Dorsett coming off an injury their passing attack will go through Edelman and their running backs. Our pass defense, especially with Mosley back, matches up well against pass catching runningbacks. Mosley, Cashman, Maye, and Adams can all be successful covering their running backs. The question is, how well can we support Poole against Edelman?
Jets Offense
While I think our wide receivers and tight ends will be mostly ineffective against the Patriots, I think we have a strong advantage with our running back group.
If I was Gase I would make sure to have 2 running backs on the field in most situations. Their linebackers are very versatile, but they are all big guys with limited agility. I hope to see both Bell and Montgomery in the backfield with a ton of motion that will help identify match ups for Darnold and lighten the box for our running backs. The Patriots play a lot of man coverage which means we will have rb/lb mismatches to take advantage of and likely 1 safety high coverages.
This is a game Gase was hired for. Can he put together a gameplan that takes advantage of our strengths and attacks the opponents weaknesses?
