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Jets vs. Texans Predictions:

Jets Offense vs. Texans Defense

I like our chances here. We have 2 of the best running backs in the AFC with Thomas Jones and Leon Washington. If the Jets are playing well into the second half, expect Shonn Greene to get a few touches. He’ll bowl over a bunch of guys which may get him a few more touches next week. Expect a more conservative passing game from Sanchez. Most plays will be short dump offs to Leon Washington who played extremely well in preseason. If the Jets are looking good, we’ll see David Clowney open the throttle for some deep balls. Dustin Keller will be Sanchez’s security blanket on short pass plays. Cotchery will be stuck to like white on rice, so save a few endzone slant patterns he may not have a lot of open looks. The Texans have beefed up their defense, but not enough in my opinion to cause too many troubles. DE Mario Williams poses a serious threat to the Jet’s rushing game, but if D’Brickashaw Ferguson and Brandon Moore have big games (expect a lot of pulling from Moore) then they may be able to at least slow down Williams. The Jets passing game shouldn’t have much trouble against the Texans secondary if Sanchez is as cool as he was in preseason (and I think he will be).

Texans Offense vs. Jets Defense

I may be going out on a limb here, but I think the Jets will have one of the top defenses in the NFL . Rex Ryan is calling most of the defensive plays which isn’t a bad thing. Kerry Rhodes also has stepped up as the face of the defense, so expect him to be all over the place, especially on the blitz. Darrelle Revis will have his hands full keeping top WR Andre Johnson in check, so expect him to lose a step to Johnson at least once. However, the attack style of defense will take away precious time in the pocket for QB Matt Schaub. The O-line of the Texans has improved, but the Jets Defensive line is better. Lest we forget, RB Steve Slaton is no slouch either. He will break for big gains a couple of times this game. His play will open up the Texan pass game, so expect to see a fair amount of play action to counter the blitzing schemes.

Intangibles

Opening home game at the beautiful reliant stadium, chip on their shoulder from two straight seasons with the cup half full at 8-8 means the Titans will be pumped up and the crowd will be loud. Rookie QB Mark Sanchez will have a hill to climb, but he’s cool and has a great supporting cast. This game comes down to Sanchez. If he plays as well as I think he can, chalk this in the W column for the Jets

Jets 24, Titans 17