Plenty to look at this Sunday as the Jets prepare to take on the Chicago Bears who may be without starting quarterback Justin Fields.\u00a0 After injuring his non-throwing shoulder last week, Fields is a game time decision.\u00a0 If he can’t go, it’ll be former Jets QB Trevor Siemian.\u00a0 What are some things to loo for?<\/p>\n
Offensive explosion?\u00a0<\/strong>Who knows?\u00a0 We saw what happened when Mike White took the field last year against the Bengals in his first pro start, and there’s reason to believe he can have another big day today.\u00a0 For the first time this season, the Jets will have Garrett Wilson, Elijah Moore and Corey Davis ready to roll, with a QB who has had his share of turnovers, but who has also shown the ability to be decisive with the football.\u00a0 Should the Jets receivers get the type of separation against the Bears that they have against other teams, White could break out…again.\u00a0 The one caveat is the weather.\u00a0 Heavy rains could slow the passing game and force the Jets to go run-heavy.<\/p>\n Running backs ready to catch on?\u00a0<\/strong>Having just touched on the potential for rain, it’s worth mentioning that in White’s first start last season, Jets running backs were targeted TWENTY times.\u00a0 If the conditions are wet and the Jets look to avoid deep shots, Michael Carter, James Robinson and Ty Johnson could benefit.<\/p>\n Spy vs no Spy:\u00a0<\/strong>Fields’ availability should have a huge impact on the team’s approach to defending the Bears.\u00a0 If he goes, and we’re betting he won’t, the Jets will have to commit an extra defender to spying the athletic QB.\u00a0 If it’s Siemian, the Jets will be free to be a lot more varied in their play calling.<\/p>\n Jets Debut for Surratt?\u00a0 <\/strong>Don’t be surprised if little known linebacker Chazz Suratt sees the field a bit.\u00a0 The former third-round pick of the Minnesota Vikings has been on the Jets practice squad as a developmental player.\u00a0 After moving from quarterback to linebacker in college, Surratt impressed by logging over 200 tackles and 12.5 sacks in two seasons after making the switch.<\/p>\n Big news for Herbig: <\/strong>With their long banged up offensive line struggling to move the ball on the ground last week, the Jets will get a bit of a boost as Nate Herbig is expected to be ready to go.\u00a0 Max Mitchell is also ready to return but it’s unclear as to whether or not he’ll slide back into a starting role.<\/p>\n Jets get Smart again:\u00a0<\/strong>Defensive lineman Tanzel Smart had a solid outing in his season debut last week and has been elevated once again ahead of this week’s matchup.\u00a0 We argued all pre-season that Smart should make the roster over Nathan Shepherd.\u00a0 He didn’t, but now he’s up with a shot to show what he can do.\u00a0 If you like this kind of thing, in his debut last week, Smart earned an overall PFF grade of 67.4.\u00a0 For comparison, Shepherd graded out at 58.7<\/p>\n Late Thanksgiving Feast?\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>The Bears are one of the least efficient pass blocking teams in the NFL, allowing 99 pressures on 326 pass plays.\u00a0 If the less mobile Siemian is under center and the Bears O-line continues to struggle, it could be a big day for Quinnen Williams and company up front.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Plenty to look at this Sunday as the Jets prepare to take on the Chicago Bears who may be without starting quarterback Justin Fields.\u00a0 After injuring his non-throwing shoulder last week, Fields is a game time decision.\u00a0 If he can’t go, it’ll be former Jets QB Trevor Siemian.\u00a0 What are some things to loo for? 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