New York Jets vs. Buffalo Bills: Bold Predictions

Nov 8, 2015; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Jets running back Chris Ivory (33) carries the ball in front of Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Andre Branch (90) during the second half of the NFL game at MetLife Stadium. The Jets won, 28-23. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports

Chris Ivory Gets Back On Track

While the Jets pass defense has been spotty of late, one of the bigger issues has been their own run game. Chris Ivory has seen his stats plummet in recent weeks, which have coincided with the Jets losing two of three games. Since gaining 460 yards and averaging 5.5 yards per carry the first four games he played in the season, Ivory has gained only 84 yards on 1.5 yards per carry the last three games.

A big reason for the drop in efficiency is the struggles of the offensive line. With Nick Mangold being sidelined with a neck injury, the Jets’ offensive line has been in shambles. He is their best player and most consistent player, so missing him messed up the unit as a whole.

Thankfully for Ivory and the Jets, Mangold is expected to return against the Bills. Buffalo has one of the more stout rush defenses in the NFL, giving up the sixth least rushing yards per game at 93.6 yards per game. But, Ivory will get back on track against them.

Ivory will break the 100 yard mark for the first time since Week 6 when the Jets faced off with the Washington Redskins and Ivory ran for 146 yards. He will not average 7.3 yards per rush, but with Ryan Fitzpatrick ailing some, the Jets will rely heavily on their workhorse running back. Expect at least 25 carries, game flow depending, and 100 yards for Ivory, as he gives the Jets their best chance at winning.

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