Last week saw another exhilarating slate of football matchups, as both the Jets and Giants took the field. The Jets struggled to take down the Bills, while the Giants fell to the Cowboys in an electrifying back-and-forth match that went to overtime. This week, both teams will look to redeem themselves and find their way into the win column.
New York Jets at Tampa Bay Buccaneers
On Sunday, Sept. 21, the Jets will be heading to Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida to take on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The game tells the tale of two different seasons so far, as the Jets hold an 0-2 record, while the Buccaneers are 2-0. The Jets will look to erase the 0 for both teams heading into Week 3.
Justin Fields was unable to build off his impressive performance in the season opener, failing to match his offensive triumphs. However, the Bills’ defense is one to fear, having established themselves as one of the best in the league. The team shied away from the passing game in its last contest, which is an issue that may be addressed over the week.
The Buccaneers are flying under the radar, but have put up a solid start to the season. The team won back-to-back games in close matches, with quarterback Baker Mayfield leading the way. Despite their record, this game is within reach for the Jets, who will be relying on the offense to get back into their rhythm from Week 1.
Kansas City Chiefs vs New York Giants
Both teams have started winless throughout their first two games, though one will be able to get into the win column. The Giants are coming off a nail-biting game against the Cowboys, which would have resulted in a win for them, had the Cowboys not drilled a 64-yard field goal to send the game to overtime.
Despite the unfortunate result, the Giants’ offense showed significant improvement last week, as Russell Wilson solidified his position as the team’s starting quarterback. Wilson recorded 450 passing yards, tied for the second-most in his NFL career, providing hope for the team. Nabers has also continued his sophomore success, as he recorded 167 receiving yards and two touchdowns, establishing himself as one of the league’s rising stars.
The two teams will face off on Sunday at MetLife Stadium at 8:20 p.m. for a primetime matchup. Wilson will look to continue his impressive offense, as he plays his first game in the Meadowlands as a member of the Giants.
This Sunday, both teams from the Meadowlands will look to get themselves in the win column, with MetLife Stadium in the spotlight on Sunday night. With so much football left in the season, both teams still have plenty of time to turn their seasons around.