Struggling Offenses Clash: Jets vs. Bills Monday Night Showdown

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14/10/2024 21h16

**Jets vs. Bills Monday Night Clash: A Battle of Struggling Offenses**

The highly anticipated Monday Night Football game between the New York Jets and the Buffalo Bills kicks off at 8:15 p.m. ET from MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. The game will be broadcast live on ESPN and streamed on YouTube TV.

Both teams come into this match with significant question marks on offense. The spotlight is particularly glaring on Bills offensive coordinator Joe Brady. Despite having an MVP-caliber quarterback in Josh Allen, Brady's schemes have faltered against above-average defenses in recent weeks.

In their opening weeks, the Bills secured straightforward victories against Arizona, Miami, and Jacksonville, largely due to Allen’s impressive performances. However, the last two weeks have seen a stark contrast. The Bills fell to Baltimore and Houston, with Allen struggling markedly under pressure. Specifically, the Houston game proved to be a low point as Allen completed just 30% of his passes for 131 yards.

As the Jets prepare for this showdown, their defense is ranked 12th overall by DVOA and seventh against the pass. This sets up another potentially challenging game for the Bills' aerial attack. The Jets excel in bringing pressure, managing to disrupt 39.8% of their opponents' dropbacks – a worrying statistic for Allen, who has the league’s lowest completion rate under such duress.

To make matters worse for Buffalo, their receiving corps lacks a reliable separation threat. Khalil Shakir, their best wide receiver, has only been on the field for 73% of pass plays due to injury constraints, and tight end Dalton Kincaid, a critical offensive weapon, has been utilized for just 69% of passing snaps.

On the defensive side, the Bills hold their own against the pass, ranking 10th in DVOA. However, their pressure rate lags at 24th, further exacerbated by the absence of key players like Von Miller and Ed Oliver due to suspension and injury respectively.

The Jets, led by Aaron Rodgers, may find some success exploiting Buffalo’s weakened defense. With shaky safeties and linebacker issues, Rodgers can look to target running backs Breece Hall and Braelon Allen, especially considering the Bills' poor ranking (31st in DVOA) against passes to running backs.

The coaching change from Robert Saleh to Jeff Ulbrich offers the Jets an element of unpredictability which could be crucial in this divisional matchup. Moreover, historical data supports the Jets' cause as underdogs in Week 6 contests, boasting an impressive ATS record.

Overall, while both teams grapple with offensive and coaching issues, the Jets' stronger defense and home-field advantage might tip the scales in their favor for this critical game.

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