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3 Key Matchup Will Decide Jets’ Week 8 Outcome vs. Raiders

SI Feed·Efstathios Savvidis·11 days ago
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After another disappointing loss last week, the Jets will look to get back into the win column when they take on the Raiders in Week 8.

The last time these two franchises met was in 2023, when Las Vegas defeated New York 16-12. For head coach Aaron Glenn, getting a win against the Raiders is critical . Heading into this matchup with a 5-19 record, a victory against Las Vegas, which enters this matchup on a four-game losing streak, could ease the pressure on his hot seat

There will also be eyes on quarterback Geno Smith, who’s faced criticism over the past few weeks for his play, as he faces his former team.

To turn things around, New York will need to win these three key battles.

1. Jets’ secondary vs. Raiders TE Brock Bowers

The Raiders have one of the league's best passing attacks, ranking fourth in passing yards per game (269), largely thanks to tight end Brock Bowers.…

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