GET ZACH-ATTACK ROLLING EARLY
With Zach Wilson back in the saddle at QB for the rest of the season, the Jets need to call plays that will give him confidence early in the game.
Too often this season, the Jets have fallen into early deficits. Considering the state of their offense, the Jets aren’t exactly equipped to come back from trailing by double digits.
Gang Green needs Wilson to play like he did against the Chiefs when he completed 28 of 39 passes for 245 yards and two touchdowns. Yes, the Jets lost by three, but Wilson gave them every opportunity to win that game.
ESTABLISH THE RUN GAME
It’s no coincidence the Jets haven’t been able to run the ball effectively during their five-game losing streak. Gang Green is averaging 65.2 rushing yards during that span.
Much of that is due to the lack of a passing attack with the QB carousel that has featured four different starters through 11 games. However, the Jets need to use more of Dalvin Cook, who is a rhythm runner and typically gets better with each carry.
Cook was having success last week against the Falcons, but the Jets began using Breece Hall more after he fumbled early in the second quarter. Considering Hall’s ankle injury, Cook could receive most of the carries this week.
GET PRESSURE ON C.J.
The best way to bother a rookie QB is to generate consistent pressure. If the Jets are going to pull off the upset against the Texans, they will need turnovers and sacks to make it happen.
C.J. Stroud is having one of the best rookie seasons in recent memory. But in four of the Texans’ five losses this season, defenses brought down Stroud at a consistent rate.
The Jets can’t rely on their offense to score points. That’s why the defense has to take the initiative and find the end zone themselves.