New York Jets: 3 Bold predictions for Week 2 vs. Dolphins

PHILADELPHIA, PA - AUGUST 30: Sam Darnold #14 of the New York Jets warms up prior to the preseason game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field on August 30, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PA - AUGUST 30: Sam Darnold #14 of the New York Jets warms up prior to the preseason game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field on August 30, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images) /
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The New York Jets are coming home for their home opener against division rival Miami. What can we expect from them coming off a huge win in Detroit?

The Detroit Lions are no longer in the rear view mirror. They’re so far away that the aren’t visible. For the New York Jets all sights should be on the Miami Dolphins as they come into town for the first division game of the season and the Jets home opener.

Coming off of the 48-17 thrashing of the Lions, the excitement will be palpable at MetLife. The crowd will be raucous and have high expectations for this contest as the Jets come in a favorites — as they should.

The Jets are a better team than the Dolphins. Despite having a rookie, they’re better at the most important position — quarterback — and they also pose a mismatch across the board with their receivers against Miami’s secondary.

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On the other side of the ball, no one stands out as a viable threat against the Jets secondary. In addition to that, the Dolphins running game isn’t exactly a threat either.

So what should we expect from the Jets against the Dolphins in their home opener? Let’s delve into some bold predictions.