New York Jets: 3 Players to watch vs. Jaguars in Week 4

Who are the New York Jets players to watch when they make their trip to Jacksonville to take on the Jaguars? Let’s take a close look.

In what is their first of two trips to Florida this week, the New York Jets head to the northern end of the state to take on the Jacksonville Jaguars. The Jaguars are likely the best opponent on the Jets schedule this year. So this is undoubtedly going to be a test for Sam Darnold.

The schedule makers didn’t do the Jets favors with the first three week of the schedule putting them in three games in 11 days. However, they did give them the mini-bye before this game as a result of playing on Thursday. So, it’s not all bad. The players and coaches had three extra days to get ready for the most difficult part of the schedule. It’s just a matter of what they have done with it.

A lot of players are going to need to step up for the Jets to end up the victors in this game. Who are the most important, though? Let’s delve into that.

3. Leonard Williams

Leonard Williams was like Carmen Sandiego in the game against Cleveland. He became very hard to find, and it showed on the stat sheet. He was shutout mostly across the board, with the exception of three hurries (via Pro Football Focus — subscription required). The film showed that he wasn’t double-team much. So, we can just chalk it up as a bad day at the office for Williams.

This is the best offensive line the Jets will face. So Williams will have to show up to help his mates in order for the Jets to fly home victorious.

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