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Redskins vs. Jets preview: Matchups to watch, score prediction

By Ian Cummings

EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - NOVEMBER 10: Jamison Crowder #82 of the New York Jets runs the ball for a touchdown in the first half of their game against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium on November 10, 2019 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images)
EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - NOVEMBER 10: Jamison Crowder #82 of the New York Jets runs the ball for a touchdown in the first half of their game against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium on November 10, 2019 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images) /
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ORCHARD PARK, NY – NOVEMBER 03: Dwayne Haskins #7 of the Washington Redskins runs with the ball during the fourth quarter against the Buffalo Bills at New Era Field on November 3, 2019 in Orchard Park, New York. Buffalo defeats Washington 24-9. (Photo by Brett Carlsen/Getty Images)
ORCHARD PARK, NY – NOVEMBER 03: Dwayne Haskins #7 of the Washington Redskins runs with the ball during the fourth quarter against the Buffalo Bills at New Era Field on November 3, 2019 in Orchard Park, New York. Buffalo defeats Washington 24-9. (Photo by Brett Carlsen/Getty Images) /

Redskins offense vs. Jets defense

The Jets defense has more talent than one would assume. On the defensive line, Quinnen Williams headlines a strong interior, while edge rusher Jordan Jenkins leads the team with 5.0 sacks. In the linebacking core, high-priced free agent acquisition C.J. Mosley provides a tone-setting presence, and in the secondary, All-Pro talent Jamal Adams still roams.

That said, while the Jets unit has talent, it hasn’t been a very efficient group under Gregg Williams. Per Football Outsiders, the Jets rank No. 23 in the league in adjusted sack percentage, with just 6.3 percent, a full percentage point lower than the NFL average. Their secondary has also been one of the worst in the league, ranked No. 24 in weighted defense performance, per Football Outsiders.

While the Jets pass defense has been inconsistent, however, their run defense has been surprisingly stout. The Jets have allowed 737 rushing yards to this point, which is the second lowest amount in the league, only to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and their run defense is ranked as the No. 2 unit in the nation by Football Outsiders. With a unit comprised of Williams, Folorunso Fatukasi, and Steven McClendon, the Jets have thrived up front.

It might not sound right to Redskins fans who have witnessed Adrian Peterson‘s resurgence in 2019, but the best way to move the football against the Jets will be to pass the ball. This is the perfect opportunity to open up the playbook for Dwayne Haskins, take some shots, get Terry McLaurin involved, and put the pressure where the Jets defense is most likely to crumble. Because if the Redskins try to pound it down the middle like normal, they might just end up being stuffed.

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