Raiders edge Jets in Week 8

Wide receiver Garrett Wilson has recorded only six total catches across New York's last two games. He hauled in two passes for 26 yards on three targets during the team's recent loss to the Dolphins.

The Jets face the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday at MetLife Stadium. The matchup pits Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty against a Jets defensive front that ranks 24th against the run. The unit allows 127.7 yards per game on the ground. In the previous contest against Miami, the defense yielded 156 rushing yards, including a decisive sequence where they failed to stop the offense.

Jeanty stated that some Jets defenders do not really want to tackle. The comment aims to energize the defense. However, the unit lacks its top run stuffer, T'Vondre Sweat, who is out with a knee injury. Edge rusher David Bailey is also doubtful due to a groin issue.

Jeanty is averaging 3.1 yards per carry and has one rushing touchdown this season. Despite these numbers, his performance against a porous rushing defense could shift the game. Kirk Cousins and Brock Bowers present additional threats for the Jets secondary.

Sports writer Brian Costello predicts the Raiders will win. He argues that the Jets feel like the more talented team but lack reliability. Costello sees a close contest in the fourth quarter where Las Vegas finds a way to score. His final prediction is a 28-24 Raiders victory.