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New York Jets: Five Players to Watch Against Buffalo Bills

By Nick Ziegler

Jan 3, 2016; Orchard Park, NY, USA; New York Jets wide receiver Brandon Marshall (15) during the game against the Buffalo Bills at Ralph Wilson Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Hoffman-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 3, 2016; Orchard Park, NY, USA; New York Jets wide receiver Brandon Marshall (15) during the game against the Buffalo Bills at Ralph Wilson Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Hoffman-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jul 28, 2016; Florham Park, NJ, USA; New York Jets defensive end Sheldon Richardson (91) looks on during training camp at Atlantic Health Jets Training Center. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports /

– Sheldon Richardson

After the dominant showing by the Jets’ defensive line against the Bengals, expectations are high heading into Week 2. While the Jets won’t sack Tyrod Taylor seven times in all likelihood, it is important to pressure him.

Unlike Dalton, Taylor will likely be able to use his mobility to cause some problems for the Jets pass rush. Instead of pinning their ears back and going at him, the Jets will have to be focused on their containment.

The addition of defensive end Sheldon Richardson should certainly help with that. Due to Richardson being eligible to play in Week 2, Todd Bowles can get even more creative on defense. Since Richardson is back, we might see the Jets in more of a 4-3 defense, as Leonard Williams can slide to defensive tackle.

Due to Muhammad Wilkerson being questionable with a toe injury, Richardson playing is crucial for the Jets. Even if Wilkerson does play, having a fresh Richardson to help rotate the defensive line on a short will be very helpful.

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