Ranking No. 17 in opponent rush yards per game wasn’t the ideal plan for linebacker Quincy Williams and the New York Jets (2-6) in 2024.
Still, Williams must help to nullify Houston Texans running back Joe Mixon at MetLife Stadium on Thursday night in Week 9.
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— New York Jets (@nyjets) October 30, 2024
Mixon had 102 yards on 25 carries versus the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday, but on a short week notice, he’ll be challenged by a physical Jets defense.
With linebacker C.J Mosley still a question mark, Williams is the man needed to make an impact on defense versus the run.
HE’S REALLY LIKE THAT 🔥💰
— Houston Texans (@HoustonTexans) October 27, 2024
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Williams had eight tackles in a 25-22 loss to the New England Patriots in Week 8, working a heavy load versus a total of 31 running plays. Williams and the defensive unit should expect a similar offensive attack from the Texans (6-2) who are without star wide receivers Stefon Diggs (knee) and Nico Collins (hamstring) on Thursday.
Expect Mixon and quarterback C.J Stroud to be highly operative in play-action. Williams must be able to diagnose the Houston offense pre-snap to be effective. If not, Stroud may shred the Jets with passing targets to tight end Dalton Schultz.
Ultimately, if Williams and the New York defense can force enough punts in a low scoring affair, they might be able to ride their home crowd into victory land to stop this never ending losing streak.
TNF up next on 𝓗𝓪𝓵𝓵𝓸𝔀𝓮𝓮𝓷.
— New York Jets (@nyjets) October 29, 2024
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