NFL TEAM

New York Jets

2026 record: 2-5

WEEK 8 MATCHUP HOME vs Las Vegas Raiders

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STAT CRACKER TEAM OUTLOOK

New York Jets Team Ratings

Public ratings summarize the current football environment without publishing Stat Cracker's private formula weights, calculations or raw model inputs.

WEEK 8 NYJ vs LV
Overall Team FormAverage
Simplified public team outlook
Offensive LineMajor Concern
Overall blocking environment
Run GameWeak
Run blocking, backfield strength and rushing production
Passing EnvironmentAverage
Protection, quarterback situation and receiving support
Pass DefenseAverage
Current pass-defense environment
Defensive FrontWeak
Run defense and pass-rush strength
Game ControlAverage
Ability to sustain favorable game flow
Catch-Up PassingModerate
Late-game passing tendency while trailing

New York Jets is playing through below-average offensive-line conditions, which can make both pass protection and sustained rushing production more difficult. That passing volume comes with elevated pressure and sack exposure.

New York Jets's catch-up passing tendency currently sits near the middle of the league and is treated as supporting context rather than a primary expectation.

WEEK 8 MATCHUP CONTEXT
NYJ PASS PROTECTION
ProtectionMajor Concern
LV PASS RUSH
Pass RushWeak
NYJ RUN GAME
Run GameWeak
LV RUN DEFENSE
Run DefenseMajor Concern
DEFENSE FANTASY OUTLOOK

New York Jets DEF / DST

Current week plus the next two weeks, using Stat Cracker's saved DEF formula and the same rolling Outlook data used on the dedicated Defense page.

Projected 4.6
SC Rank #19
WEEK 8

HOME vs Las Vegas Raiders

4.6 pts

The matchup grades tough because the opponent offensive environment, while an exploitable opponent offensive line helps preserve the floor. Las Vegas Raiders has an offensive-line profile that creates additional disruption opportunity.

Current Week DEF #19 Matchup 4/10
WEEK 9

AWAY @ Kansas City Chiefs

1.6 pts

Stat Cracker grades this as a very tough matchup because strong opponent line play. Current role, opponent strength and team context remain the primary inputs behind this forecast.

Early Outlook DEF #28 Matchup 2/10
WEEK 10

HOME vs Buffalo Bills

2.6 pts

Stat Cracker grades this as a very tough matchup because strong opponent line play, despite strong opportunity. Current role, opponent strength and team context remain the primary inputs behind this forecast.

Longer-Range DEF #24 Matchup 2/10
CURRENT ROSTER

Depth & Players

QB #1 Geno Smith
QB #2 Cade Klubnik
RB #1 Breece Hall QUESTIONABLE
RB #2 Braelon Allen FULL PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
RB #3 Isaiah Davis
RB #4 Kene Nwangwu OUT
RB #5 Andrew Beck
WR #4 Tim Patrick
WR #7 Arian Smith OUT
TE #1 Mason Taylor
TE #2 Kenyon Sadiq
TE #4 Jelani Woods
2026 SCHEDULE

New York Jets Schedule

Week 1 AWAY @ Tennessee Titans 2026-09-13 • NYJ 23 - TEN 10
Week 2 HOME vs Green Bay Packers 2026-09-20 • GB 20 - NYJ 17
Week 3 AWAY @ Detroit Lions 2026-09-27 • NYJ 24 - DET 31
Week 4 AWAY @ Chicago Bears 2026-10-04 • NYJ 12 - CHI 23
Week 5 HOME vs Cleveland Browns 2026-10-11 • CLE 12 - NYJ 17
Week 6 AWAY @ New England Patriots 2026-10-18 • NYJ 19 - NE 26
Week 7 HOME vs Miami Dolphins 2026-10-25 • MIA 28 - NYJ 25
Week 8 HOME vs Las Vegas Raiders 2026-11-01
Week 9 AWAY @ Kansas City Chiefs 2026-11-08
Week 10 HOME vs Buffalo Bills 2026-11-15
Week 11 AWAY @ Los Angeles Chargers 2026-11-22
Week 12 AWAY @ Miami Dolphins 2026-11-29
Week 14 HOME vs Denver Broncos 2026-12-13
Week 15 AWAY @ Arizona Cardinals 2026-12-20
Week 16 HOME vs New England Patriots 2026-12-27
Week 17 HOME vs Minnesota Vikings 2027-01-03
Week 18 AWAY @ Buffalo Bills 2027-01-10
GAME DAY

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