New York Jets at Kansas City Chiefs: Five Players to Watch

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Sep 15, 2016; Orchard Park, NY, USA; Buffalo Bills running back LeSean McCoy (25) is tackled by New York Jets defensive end Sheldon Richardson (91) and defensive end Muhammad Wilkerson (96) during the second half at New Era Field. The Jets beat the Bills 37-31. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Hoffman-USA TODAY Sports /

– Sheldon Richardson

The Jets saw their defensive line return to full strength against the Bills in Week 2. The return of Richardson was certainly a welcomed sight, and he contributed to their win. On a big 4^th down play, Richardson made a great individual effort to stop LeSean McCoy in his tracks, which helped seal the Jets win.

Against the Chiefs, the Jets will have an advantage in the trenches due to injuries to the offensive line. In Week 1, we saw what the Jets’ defensive line could do, and that was without Richardson. Due to the injuries, the Jets might be looking at another big game from their defensive line.

In Week 2, the Chiefs allowed four sacks to the Houston Texans. J.J. Watt was a big factor in the game, as he totaled 1.5 sacks. While the Jets don’t have Watt, they do have one of the most talented groups in the NFL on the defensive line. Richardson missed out on the sack party against the Bengals, and he might look to lead the charge against the Chiefs.

Creating pressure on Alex Smith will be very important for the Jets defense. In addition to attempting to get after Smith, stopping the Chiefs on the ground could cripple their offense. Richardson will be right in the middle of things for the Jets in Week 3.

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