New York Jets vs Seattle Seahawks: Five Players to Watch

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Sep 25, 2016; Kansas City, MO, USA; New York Jets wide receiver Robby Anderson (11) catches a pass while defended by Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Phillip Gaines (23) in the first half at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John Rieger-USA TODAY Sports /

– Robby Anderson

On Friday, the Jets announced that wide receiver Eric Decker would be out against the Seahawks due to a partially torn rotator cuff. Decker is being listed as week-to-week, as surgery is uncertain at this point. Decker has been a great weapon in the Jets’ passing offense and replacing him will not be easy.

Luckily, the Jets have one of the deepest wide receiver corps in the NFL. Due to wide receiver Jalin Marshall also being out on Sunday, it will be Robby Anderson as the next man up. Anderson played some wide receiver against the Chiefs, and he totaled two receptions and 34 receiving yards.

The Jets will likely slide Anderson into the slot where Decker was operating mostly. With Brandon Marshall and Quincy Enunwa playing on the outside, Anderson will have opportunities to make plays from the slot position. In the preseason, Anderson was a star for the Jets. Now, he will be called upon to succeed in the regular season.

While all of the attention will be on Marshall and Enunwa, Anderson will have to step up for Decker. If Anderson struggles, the Jets will likely move right down the depth chart to the next wide receiver.

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