The Jets are a 6.5-point favorite in this game, likely creating a rushing game script.THE BLITZ projects the New York Jets to be the 5th-most run-centric team among all teams this week with a 48.4% run rate, given their underlying tendencies and matchup dynamics.The Chicago Bears defensive ends grade out as the worst collection of DEs in the league this year with their run defense.The New York Jets have been faced with a stacked the box on a mere 13.6% of their plays since the start of last season, 9th-least in football. Positioning an extra defender near the line of scrimmage improves run-stopping at the expense of better passing efficiency.The New York Jets have gone for it on 4th down 22.0% of the time since the start of last season (10th-most in the NFL), which typically means more offensive volume, more TD potential, and higher offensive stats across the board.
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