The New York Jets are one of those teams that donāt have much things going well for them. However, being 0-6 is not enough, as Justin Fields just received the news that one of his best weapons hasnāt practiced and is pretty much out of the game against the Carolina Panthers.
Thatās because Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reported that it is doubtful that wide receiver Garrett Wilson will play the game vs. Panthers after missing practices due to a knee injury.
The Panthers are 3-0 at home but 0-3 away from home. However, what better way to get over that awful away span than beating the only winless team in the NFL thatās also without its best weapon? Itās a golden opportunity for the Panthers.
Garrett Wilson will be sorely missed
The Jets are not precisely stacked with talent but Wilson is an absolute stud. He has three full years in the NFL and has reached 1,000 yards in each season. Not only that, but he has 395 yards already. Not only that, he has four touchdowns. He is by far Justin Fieldsā best weapon.
New York Jets wide receiver Garrett Wilson
The next-best receiver on the Jets is rookie tight end Mason Taylor with 177, which is less than half Wilsonās yards. Itās just a key piece on this offense and not counting with him will get this unit a huge downgrade.
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The Panthers are a frisky team
Last three weeks, the Panthers have been able to run the football and stop the run. That usually translate to wins. The Jets are dreadful in pressuring the opposing quarterback in the last couple of weeks and that could also play in Carolinaās favor.
If Bryce Young has time and the run game is going well, the offense gets a whole new version that is capable of putting offensive clinics against bad defenses. All in all, the Panthers should be confident to win this game.
