The Jets will head to Foxborough without a handful of important pieces on offense, and the absences hit hard enough to shape the whole game plan.
Running back Breece Hall, wide receiver Adonai Mitchell, left guard Dylan Parham and edge Joseph Ossai have all been ruled out for New York’s matchup with the Patriots, head coach Aaron Glenn said Friday morning. Glenn added that each of them has a chance to be back next week against the Miami Dolphins.
"Guys that will be out this game, AD Mitchell, Breece Hall, Dylan Parham, and Joe Ossai will be out this game. It will be a good week, big week, going into next week for those men getting back on the field. We'll see how that takes place."
That leaves the Jets short-handed again for the third straight game, and the offense in particular will be leaning on its depth. Hall and Mitchell are the biggest losses of the group, especially for a unit that needs to get rolling early if it’s going to beat New England.
With Hall unavailable, Braelon Allen is set for his third straight start as the lead back. The 22-year-old has handled the role well, and last week against the Cleveland Browns he turned in a strong showing with 116 rushing yards on 24 carries, plus the go-ahead touchdown late in the fourth quarter.
New York is going to need something in that neighborhood again if it wants to walk out of Gillette Stadium with a win.
Mitchell’s absence means the passing game should continue to run through Garrett Wilson, with Tim Patrick and Omar Cooper Jr. also in the mix. The rookie Cooper is expected back after missing the last four games because of an ankle injury.
The line will also need another adjustment. Jordan Meredith is in line for another start at left guard for Parham, and he’s been up and down through three appearances this season.
Ossai’s injury situation has been just as frustrating. The former Cincinnati Bengals draft pick and big-ticket free agent signing has had a rocky start in New York and will miss his third game of the season.
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