The New York Jets may rely on the pass game less in this contest (and call more carries) because they be starting backup QB Zach Wilson.The New York Jets have a new play-caller this season in offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett, and our trusted projections expect their pass/run mix to skew 1.6% more towards passing than it did last season (context-neutralized).A passing game script is suggested by the Jets being a -5.5-point underdog this week.This year, the poor Texans defense has allowed the 3rd-most adjusted yards-per-target in the NFL to opposing wideouts: a colossal 9.19 yards.This year, the weak Houston Texans defense has been gouged for the 10th-most yards-after-the-catch in the NFL to opposing WRs: a whopping 4.38 YAC.
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