After three lengthy weeks for this Jets offense with out its franchise quarterback, Zach Wilson is predicted to make his season debut on Sunday in opposition to the Steelers. And his presence might pay instant dividends.
New York is catching 3.5 factors on the highway in opposition to Pittsburgh, which has misplaced two straight however continues to be favored to win this one in a conflict of 1-2 groups. Can the Jets shock in Wilson’s debut?
Right here’s how we’re betting Sunday’s contest, which kicks off at 1 p.m. ET on CBS.
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Steelers vs. Jets Prediction
Steelers vs. Jets Prediction: The Evaluation
This isn’t the kind of sport that has you feeling nice about both facet, given the uncertainty at quarterback for each golf equipment. However I really feel a heck of rather a lot higher wagering on a returning Wilson than I do betting on a totally wholesome Mitch Trubisky.
The previous Bears starter has been abysmal in three video games with the Steelers, and it exhibits within the group’s 1-2 document. Pittsburgh barely received in Week 1 regardless of its protection recording 5 takeaways and blocking a kick simply to ship it to time beyond regulation. The offense scored only one landing in that one, and it’s scored a mixed 31 factors in a pair of subsequent losses.
Coming into this week, Trubisky ranks twenty second in QBR (43.3) and twenty seventh in adjusted web yards per try (5.03), which exemplifies simply how stale this offense has grow to be within the post-Ben Roethlisberger period. It doesn’t assist that offensive coordinator Matt Canada has hamstrung this offense with unimaginative play-calling – a key motive why the group ranks useless final in yards per drive (24.45) and first in three-and-outs per drive (.333).
This Jets offense has been surprisingly common on a per-drive foundation below backup Joe Flacco, whose group might theoretically be 3-0 getting into this matchup. Don’t consider me? In Week 1, New York out-gained the Ravens by 104 complete yards and 11 first downs and nonetheless misplaced – one thing that occurred simply 13 occasions in 102 such contests final yr. Final week, the Jets netted simply two fewer yards and one fewer first down than the Bengals however had been foiled by Flacco’s 4 turnovers.
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Now enter Wilson, whom many anticipated to make a big leap from his rookie to sophomore seasons earlier than an harm derailed that momentum. Nonetheless, there’s loads of motive for optimism with Wilson on the helm of this offense that options legit playmakers in Garrett Wilson, Elijah Moore, Breece Corridor, and Michael Carter. If Wilson can lower down on this group’s turnover woes? Be careful.
Pittsburgh’s protection will current an instantaneous take a look at for the Jets’ second-year starter, however don’t let notion obfuscate actuality. With out T.J. Watt (pectoral) in motion, the Steelers allowed 46 factors during the last two weeks, and so they’ve misplaced six straight with him on the sidelines. With their offense additionally enjoying just like the worst unit in soccer, don’t be shocked to see an outright upset on this one.
Steelers vs. Jets Odds (through BetMGM)
- Steelers -3.5 (-105), moneyline -185
- Jets +3.5 (-115), moneyline +150
- O/U 41.5 (-110)
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