THE BLITZ projects this game to see the 2nd-smallest volume of plays run out of all the games this week at 126.5 plays, given the tendencies of each team and game dynamics.A.J. Dillon's rushing effectiveness (3.81 yards per carry) has been some of the worst in the league this year (24th percentile among running backs).A.J. Dillon has been among the bottom running backs in the league at grinding out extra ground yardage, averaging a lowly 2.67 yards-after-contact this year while grading out in the 24th percentile.The New York Jets defense has produced the 7th-best efficiency against opposing running games this year, yielding just 4.26 yards-per-carry.The New York Jets have stacked the box against opponents on 22.0% of their plays since the start of last season, 3rd-most in the NFL. Keeping an extra defender near the line of scrimmage improves run-stopping at the cost of better passing efficiency.
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