Jets vs. Broncos: Everything you need to know
Jets guard Alijah Vera-Tucker (75) during the second half against the New England Patriots on Sunday, Sept. 24, 2023 at MetLife Stadium. Credit: Lee S. Weissman/Lee S. Weissman
VITALS
Line: Broncos by 2 1/2; O/U 431/2
TV: CBS (Andrew Catalon, Matt Ryan, Tiki Barber).
Radio: ESPN-98.7 FM (Bob Wischusen, Marty Lyons); Sirius XM 113 or 385.
All-time series: Broncos lead, 21-17-1 (Broncos have won 2 of past 3).
KEY INJURIES
Jets: OUT: CB D.J. Reed (concussion), CB Brandin Echols (hamstring); QUESTIONABLE: OT Billy Turner (toe), LB Samuel Equavoen (ankle).
Broncos: OUT: LB Baron Browning (knee); QUESTIONABLE: RB Javonte Williams (quad); C Lloyd Cushenberry III(quad); DT Mike Purcell(ribs).
ON THE RUN
The Jets have no excuse for not running the ball effectively against the NFL’s worst run defense. The Broncos gave up 350 rushing yards and five TDs in their 70-20 loss to Miami in Week 3 and 171 yards to Chicago last Sunday.
START BETTER
The Jets have trailed by at least 10 points in all four games this season. In the last three, they were down 10-0, 10-0 and 17-0 in the first half. The offensive struggles have been well-documented, but the defense hasn’t shown up early in games. They’ve allowed six TDs in the past three games — all in the first half.
NO HAPPY RETURNS
Offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett is returning to Denver for the first time since being fired as Broncos coach after going 4-11 in 15 games last season. Breece Hall (torn ACL) and Alijah Vera-Tucker (torn triceps) will be back on the same field where they suffered season-ending injuries in Week 7 last year.
QUOTABLE
“We’re coming into Denver looking for this win as mandatory.” – Alijah Vera-Tucker
NUMBER, PLEASE
0: That’s the amount of offensive plays the Jets have run with a lead this season. The Jets and Giants are the only teams who haven’t run a play with a lead.
Al Iannazzone covers the Jets for Newsday after spending nearly two decades on the NBA beat with Knicks and Nets.
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