The Seattle Seahawks are set to host the New York Jets in Week 14 at Lumen Field. Here are the keys to victory for both teams.
Jets’ keys to victory
The winless New York Jets will be continuing their campaign for the league’s top 2021 NFL draft pick when they head to Seattle to face the Seahawks in Week 14. Despite almost sneaking by the Raiders to nearly everyone’s surprise, the Jets still have a lot to do to earn their first victory this year.
While New York’s offense may seriously be challenged by the Seahawks on Sunday, the Jets’ defense will be up against a very questionable offensive line in Seattle if right tackle Brandon Shell isn’t back in the linehup. If New York wants a chance against QB Russell Wilson, testing his protectors may be the best game plan for the Jets in the Emerald City.
The Jets also know exactly what to expect from one member of Seattle’s secondary . . . more on him later.
Seahawks’ keys to victory
The Seattle Seahawks will square off against their second opponent from New York in as many weeks when they host the Jets on Sunday afternoon. The Seahawks are in the middle of what should be the easiest stretch of their schedule and need to just keep tallying wins to ensure a postseason berth is in the cards this year but they can’t overlook New York like they did last week with the Giants.
The Seahawks will likely continue to lean on running back Chris Carson, who is getting more carries and a heftier workload now that he’s been eased back into the action after recovering from his foot injury. A decent run game can help to spell Wilson if he needs it.
The Seahawks defense can’t get lazy against the Jets despite New York’s dismal 0-12 record and will need to stay on their toes through four quarters of football. Speaking of Seattle’s defenders . . .
Matchup to watch: Jets offense vs. Seahawks safety Jamal Adams
All Jets’ eyes on the field and on the sidelines will be on former disgruntled teammate safety Jamal Adams, who Seattle traded for ahead of the start of the season.
With Adams firmly on the mend from his earlier groin and shoulder injuries, he’s got a lot to prove Sunday and the Seahawks will be the clear beneficiaries of his efforts.
Adams will look to remain Seattle’s sack leader in the hunt for the quarterback.
Who wins?
The Seahawks should post a relatively easy win against the Jets but just need to be mindful of playing clean, penalty-free football. Even though the stands will be empty, Seattle will emerge victorious in Week 14 hoping to put some space between themselves and the rest of the NFC West.
Seahawks 34, Jets 10
