Official Game Thread: Atlanta Falcons @ New York Jets

[gmf1369]

The Jets welcome the defending NFC Champion Atlanta Falcons to MetLife Stadium on Sunday. The Falcons are currently in the midst of a three-game losing streak with all three defeats coming against AFC East opponents.

The Falcons have a number of weapons on offense and it starts with quarterback Matt Ryan. Ryan, the 2016 NFL MVP, has thrown for 1,590 yards and seven touchdowns this season while completing 67% of his passes. However, the 10-year vet has thrown six interceptions, one less than he tossed all of last year.

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With the No. 7 ranked offense in the NFL, Atlanta has one of the top receiving duos in the league with Julio Jones and Mohamed Sanu. Jones has recorded over 1,000 yards in four of his six seasons and at 6’3”, 220-pounds, he poses a mismatch for most cornerbacks.

Defensively, a pair of speedy second-year players lead the unit in linebacker Deion Jones and safety Keanu Neal. Jones and Neal pace the team with 49 and 42 tackles, respectively, and have combined for five pass defenses. The Atlanta edge rushers have a knack for getting to the quarterback as OLB Vic Beasley led the NFL last season with 15.5 sacks. However, this year Beasley and DE Brooks Reed are tied for the team lead with 3.0 sacks.

Offensive Matchup to Watch: Jets OL vs. Falcons DL
The Falcons defense is known for its speed and they like to send pressure. The Jets could be without starting RT Brandon Shell, who left the Dolphins game with a neck injury. But Shell’s replacement, Brent Qvale, did a solid job in Week 7 action against the Dolphins. One way to neutralize a good pass rush is the screen game, which the Green & White executed well in South Florida.

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Defensive Matchup to Watch: Jets Front Seven vs. Falcons RBs
While the obvious answer deals with the passing game, the Jets have to contain Falcons running backs Devonta Freeman and Tevin Coleman. An 1,000-yard rusher in two of his first three pro seasons, Freeman is dynamic with a combination of speed and power. The 5’8”, 206-pounder has a career rushing average of 4.3 yards while Coleman has an average of 4.6. The Green & White did a good job last week against the Dolphins, holding Jay Ajayi to 51 yards on 23 carries for an average of 2.2 yards a clip. Expect the Jets to try and take away the run game to apply the pressure on Ryan.

 

[butterscotch]

I think our CB's & lack of a rush will do us in dirty birds 34 Jets 17

 

[Bigmoe]

Rain and windy predicted for Sunday
Our seats are undercover
I'll still bring a poncho,
Jets 27-24

 

[Gramoah]

I expect an uphill battle all the way even if we bring our "A" game and keep at it for a full 4 quarters.

 

[gmf1369]

if the coaching staff and I mean everyone not just the two coordinators and head coach, lights a fire under this team's ass to develop that killer instinct I have to believe the way this team played the first three quarters of last week's game they will be able to not only close it out but with a big margin...

there is too much potential on this roster not to be optimistic...

 

[TebowCan'tThrow]

if the coaching staff and I mean everyone not just the two coordinators and head coach, lights a fire under this team's ass to develop that killer instinct I have to believe the way this team played the first three quarters of last week's game they will be able to not only close it out but with a big margin...

there is too much potential on this roster not to be optimistic...

McCown will always be McCown when it matters just like Fitz!!

 

[The Wicker Man]

I took Atlanta in my pool, so, I'm thinking Atlanta wins in a low scoring game in terrible conditions.

 

[Gramoah]

I still think it's going to be a tough game for us but if these guys play, like gmf1369 says, the way they did first three quarters of the last game and avoid all the stupid mistakes and penalties I believe that a win is very possible.

 

[gmf1369]

[h=3]Amped Up: Jets vs. Falcons[/h] Get Ready for the Week 8 Matchup Against Atlanta​

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[butterscotch]

Our seats are undercover
,
Jets 27-24

So Bigmoe you are an undercover jets fan.....i should try that

 

[butterscotch]

I still think it's going to be a tough game for us but if these guys play, like gmf1369 says, the way they did first three quarters of the last game and avoid all the stupid mistakes and penalties I believe that a win is very possible.

I agree but with the weather now hitting us I say Dirty birds 21 jets 10

 

[Jetsrule128]

Jets Inactives Today

Christian Hackenberg WR Ardarius Stewart Cb Derrick Jones CB Buster Skrine LB Obum Gwacham OL Brandon Shell TE Jordan Leggett G Ben Braden LB Jeremy Cash G Geoff Gray RB Judd Akeem Wr Jalin Marshall WR Jojo Natson DL Claude Pelon DL Deon Simon DB Terrell Sinkfield WR Damorea Stringfellow Fakcons WR Nick Williams CB Blidi Wreh Wilson LB Duke Riley Lb Jordan Tripp LB Sean Weatherspoon G Sean Harlow OL Austin Pasztor S Marcelis Branch T Daniel Brunskill DE Deante Burton WR Reggie Davis G Jamil Douglas TE Alex Gray QB Garrett Grayson RB Brian Hill DT Joey Ivie DE Jterius Jones DL Taniela Topou

 

[Old#15]

Unless he is nicked up, Stewart scratch is surprising.

 

[magicjohnson]

We need this one to stay alive. Run the ball...limit the penalties and we can squeak out a close win. I want to finally see Bowles be more creative with his game plan.

What ever happened to the J-E-T-S chant.??

 

[The Wicker Man]

Nice start!

 

[TebowCan'tThrow]

McCown will be McCown when needed the most.

 

[The Wicker Man]

Coverage is good, pass rush, not so much.

 

[The Wicker Man]

Same old story, TE's killing us.

 

[gmf1369]

What ever happened to the J-E-T-S chant.??

 

[The Wicker Man]

Another gd flag. Every penalty is against us.