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Jets at Patriots: 3 key matchups to watch in Week 6

Here are three key matchups to watch for when the Jets and Patriots do battle on Sunday.

Jets at Patriots: 3 key matchups to watch in Week 6

The New York Jets are set to face the New England Patriots in Week 6, with a few key matchups standing out. David Bailey, the Jets' second overall pick, has had a breakout rookie season with three sacks and four quarterback hits against the Browns. However, the veteran offensive tackle Bailey is questionable with a foot injury. The Patriots' offensive line is dealing with injuries, with Will Campbell potentially replaced by Dametrious Crownover.

The second key matchup is between Harrison Phillips and Jowon Briggs of the Jets and Alijah Vera-Tucker of the Patriots. Vera-Tucker has struggled with injuries in the past but has shown improvement in recent games. The Jets' defensive line needs to prevent Vera-Tucker from making an impact, while the Patriots will be looking to prove that the Jets made a mistake in their selection.

Finally, Geno Smith has been sacked seven times over the past two games, leading to a lack of creativity in the Jets' offense. The Jets will need to get more involved with their other offensive players, including Omar Cooper Jr., Mason Taylor, and Kenyon Sadiq, to give themselves a better chance at a win in Foxborough.

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