As the New York Jets prepare for their Week 8 matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders, Gang Green has received some tough injury news regarding one of their top defensive players. The Jets have announced they are placing defensive tackle T’Vondre Sweat on injured reserve. According to a report from ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, Sweat is ...
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The New York Jets are 2-5, making them one of the NFL’s most disappointing teams relative to on-paper talent level. Even so, the Jets can still step to the podium and make every excuse in the book. Whether it’s the injuries, the strength of the schedule, or the magical, hidden growth they are making behind ...
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The Pittsburgh Steelers promote practice‑squad receiver Brandon Smith (27) to the 53‑man roster after three weekly elevations amid a wide‑receiver injury crisis. Smith, who caught two passes from Aaron Rodgers for 24 yards last week, has logged 86 offensive snaps and contributed on special teams. Rodgers praised Smith’s intelligence and craft, recalling their time together with the New York Jets. With Michael Pittman Jr. and Roman Wilson still on IR and backup Ben Skowronek doubtful, Smith could see a larger role. The move fills the roster spot opened by DL Sebastian Joseph‑Day’s IR placement.
The Raiders should lean heavily on blitzing to disrupt Geno Smith and the Jets’ offense in Week 8, argues Silver and Black Pride. Smith, a 70% completion veteran, still throws 21 sacks this season and falters under pressure. Las Vegas ranks fifth in total pressures (73) and third in pressure percentage (29.2%), but needs more aggressive blitzes to curb the Jets’ low‑ranking offense (27th in points, 23rd in yards). Defensive coordinator Rob Leonard, mentored by Vikings and Seahawks coaches, has already called 61 blitzes (tied 16th in the league). Targeting the run and pass with linebackers Quay Walker, Nakobe Dean and cornerback Taron Johnson could shake Smith’s confidence and stop the Raiders’ recent defensive lapses.
The New York Jets place starting defensive tackle T’Vondre Sweat (25) on injured reserve, sidelining him for at least four games. Sweat, who has logged 17 tackles and two TFLs in seven outings, could return as early as Week 12 against the Miami Dolphins on Nov. 29, with a possible later return after the Week 13 bye. His absence hurts the interior line, as the Jets allow 3.54 yards per attempt with him versus 4.87 without. Rookie fourth‑round pick Darrell Jackson Jr. is expected to step in at nose tackle while the team considers practice‑squad or free‑agent options.
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The Jets move DT T’Vondre Sweat to injured reserve and add DT Payton Page to the active roster, reports Will Parkinson. Alongside the moves, OL Brant Banks and EDGE Quinton Bell are elevated for the Thursday night game against the Raiders. Sweat, the 2023 Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year and Outland Trophy winner, was a second‑round pick (38th overall, 2024) from Texas and entered 2026 on a four‑year, $9.55 million rookie deal after a trade for DE Jermaine Johnson. He logged five tackles in seven games this season.
The New York Jets have shut down all trade rumors involving 26‑year‑old WR Garrett Wilson ahead of the Nov. 10 deadline, according to ESPN insider Adam Schefter. Despite interest from contending teams and the Jets’ surplus of future draft capital—including up to three possible top‑15 first‑round picks in 2027—the front office says Wilson is a franchise cornerstone and will remain the focal point of the offense. Wilson also reaffirmed his commitment to New York, leaving the Jets to build around him rather than flip him for picks.
The Las Vegas Raiders are set to activate WR Jack Bech from injured reserve for their Week 8 showdown with the New York Jets on Sunday. Bech, the 2025 second‑round pick, missed the past four games after a fractured forearm in Week 3 but has been practicing all week and is listed as questionable. He tallied five catches for 48 yards and a touchdown before the injury, including a score in the Raiders’ 27‑13 win over Miami. With the Raiders sitting 3‑4 after a four‑game skid and the Jets at 2‑5, Bech’s return adds a needed boost to a struggling receiving corps.
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After a crushing early-season loss, the Miami Dolphins finally snapped the skid with a 23‑20 road win over the New York Jets in Week 7. The win showcased a classic clock‑draining rush, highlighted by Ollie Gordon’s four‐carry series that ate the last three minutes, and a clutch fourth‑down run by Malik Willis. Willis posted a season‑high 14‑of‑21, 228 yards, two TDs and a 130.7 passer rating, while rookie Caleb Douglas added a big 20‑yard touchdown and averaged over 20 yards per catch. The offensive line’s physical run game—Gordon’s 103 yards on 25 carries—signaled a shift toward a more balanced, bruising attack.
When analyzing the success of an NFL team, one of the most challenging dilemmas is divvying responsibility between the talent and the coaching. It’s obvious that coaching plays a larger role in football than just about any other team sport. After all, the majority of players’ on-field actions were scripted for them by the coaches, ...
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The New York Jets (2-5) travel to Las Vegas to face the Raiders (3-4) on Sunday, a matchup that pits two struggling rebuilds against each other after the Raiders' 16-12 win in 2023. The Raiders now rely on 38‑year‑old Kirk Cousins, who leads the league with 16 TD passes but ranks 29th in red‑zone conversion, while rookie phenom Fernando Mendoza waits for his chance. Offensively, the line is anchored by $81 M center Tyler Linderbaum, yet still plagued by penalties and sack problems from left tackle Kolton Miller. Running back Ashton Jeanty tallies 640 scrimmage yards but ranks near the bottom in forced missed tackles. The preview breaks down each position as the teams fight to stay in contention.
The Silver And Black Pride blog predicts a Raiders win over the 2-5 New York Jets on Sunday, forecasting a 27-23 victory. Despite a four‑game losing streak, the Raiders have beaten weak opponents (3‑16 combined record) and face former Las Vegas quarterback Geno Smith. The author argues the Raiders are better than the Jets and urges fans to join the conversation on SB Nation.
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Both the Kansas City Chiefs (5-1) and the Las Vegas Raiders (3-4) are eyeing New York Jets wideout Garrett Wilson as a game‑changing addition before the Nov. 10 trade deadline, but ESPN’s Adam Schefter says the Jets have firmly ruled out any deal. The Chiefs, hindered by injuries to their receiver group, need a post‑Kelce target for Patrick Mahomes, while the Raiders, faltering after a 3‑0 start, seek a young, 26‑year‑old playmaker to boost Kirk Cousins’ passing options. Wilson’s 1,000‑yard seasons and four‑year contract make him an attractive, yet unavailable, prospect for both AFC West rivals.
Adam Schefter reports a reliable source told ESPN the New York Jets have no intention of moving wide receiver Garrett Wilson before the trade deadline, despite interest from several clubs. The 26‑year‑old, a former first‑team All‑American from Ohio State, was taken 10th overall in the 2022 draft and is under a four‑year, $130 million extension after the Jets exercised his 2025 fifth‑year option. In 2026 he’s logged seven games, 37 receptions, 444 yards and three touchdowns.