New York Jets: 3 Bold predictions vs. Panthers in Week 12

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - OCTOBER 29: Defensive end Muhammad Wilkerson #96 of the New York Jets celebrates a tackle against running back Tevin Coleman #26 (not pictured) of the Atlanta Falcons during the third quarter of the game at MetLife Stadium on October 29, 2017 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) /

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EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ – OCTOBER 29: Defensive end Muhammad Wilkerson #96 of the New York Jets celebrates a tackle against running back Tevin Coleman #26 (not pictured) of the Atlanta Falcons during the third quarter of the game at MetLife Stadium on October 29, 2017 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) /

3. Multiple sacks for the defensive line

In this matchup it’s not the irresistible force meets the immovable object. It’s more like which team’s worst feature can perform better than the other.

Muhammad Wilkerson and Leonard Williams have combined for four sacks on the season. According to Pro Football Focus Elite, they have a total of 48 pressures created. Williams has a pass rush productivity number of 7.1, and Wilkerson’s number is 5.5. The Panthers have 369 pass plays on offense and have allowed pressure on 111 of them for a pressure rating (via Pro Football Focus Elite) of 76.6.

Even though they haven’t gotten the sacks, according to Pro Football Edge, the Jets do have three top 50 interior defenders in Wilkerson, Williams, and Steve McLendon. Wilkerson and Williams will finally take advantage of a weakness and get to Cam Newton. They all have the ability to take down Newton, and they will. Superman will be grounded in this game.

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