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New York Jets vs Seattle Seahawks: Five Players to Watch

By Nick Ziegler

Sep 25, 2016; Kansas City, MO, USA; New York Jets quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick (14) hands off to running back Matt Forte (22) during the second half against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium. The Chiefs won 24-3. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 25, 2016; Kansas City, MO, USA; New York Jets quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick (14) hands off to running back Matt Forte (22) during the second half against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium. The Chiefs won 24-3. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 25, 2016; Seattle, WA, USA; Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) is tackled by San Francisco 49ers outside linebacker Eli Harold (58) during the third quarter at CenturyLink Field. Wilson was injured on the play. The Seahawks won 37-18. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-USA TODAY Sports /

– Russell Wilson

Coming into the week, all eyes have been on the status of Russell Wilson. After suffering a strained MCL against the San Francisco 49ers, Wilson’s status for Week 4 was uncertain at the beginning of the week.

Shockingly, Wilson has been able to practice this week and appears to be ready to go against the Jets. Even though Wilson is playing, it is hard to imagine that he will be at 100%. Due to the strained MCL, Wilson’s greatest weapon of being able to scramble might be limited.

The Jets’ defensive line is going to be a very important part of this game. The talented group will have a favorable matchup against Wilson and the suspect Seahawks’ offensive line. If the Jets are able to pressure Wilson like they should, he might not be quick enough to get away. With a lot on the line for the Jets, they need to make sure they dominate in the trenches on defense this week.

Even though Wilson might be limited, he has improved greatly as a passer over the past few seasons. While many associate Wilson with being mostly a scrambler, he can hurt you down the field if you don’t respect his arm. The Jets are catching a break that he won’t be 100%, but that doesn’t mean they can go easy on him.

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