The New York Jets are 1-2, but don’t let that record fool you. They are playing much better than their record suggests. They were just a few plays away from being 3-0 after a tough loss in Detroit. If they can clean up those late fourth-quarter mistakes, they are a nightmare matchup for anyone.
Geno Smith is carrying this offense on his back. According to Fox Sports All Headlines, Smith has 783 yards and 4 touchdowns without a single interception. That is elite ball security. He even threw for 321 yards and 3 touchdowns against Detroit last week. He is keeping this team alive even when things go wrong.
The Bears ground game is scary
The Chicago Bears are 2-1 and coming off a big 27-7 win over the Eagles. They are 3.5-point favorites for this Sunday matchup at Soldier Field. Their running game is actually leading the NFL with 184.3 yards per game. It is hard to stop a team that stays committed to the backfield like that.
D’Andre Swift is the engine there. He has 253 yards and 3 touchdowns so far this season. The Jets defense is tougher against the run than the pass, but the Bears just keep grinding. If Chicago can keep the clock moving, the Jets won’t get the ball back enough to win.
Pressure on the Jets backfield
The Jets are facing a huge problem in the backfield. Breece Hall is out with a quad injury. This means everything falls on Allen now. He has 61 rushing yards on 19 carries this year. It is a lot of pressure for a guy stepping into a massive role against a tough defense.
The Bears defense is also great at taking the ball away. According to Fox Sports All Headlines, Chicago has 6 takeaways and a plus-3 turnover margin. They are tied for fourth in the league. If the Jets can’t protect the ball, this game ends quickly. The Bears are favorites for a reason, but I think the Jets have the talent to win this one.
