Here are the offensive players to watch for each team as the New York Jets prepare to face the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday.
has lost six of its last seven games, but this entire season scoring points has been a challenge. TheIndianapolis has been challenged in the same respect, and a change at quarterback has only provided marginal help. The Colts are averaging 20.8 points entering the contest.Let’s just call it what it is. Rodgers is a 40-year-old quarterback that looks the part. He’s unable to stretch the field with his arm, his accuracy is off and there’s a narrow margin between effective and ineffective.
Richardson has regressed from a promising rookie season. He has just 958 yards passing with four touchdowns and seven interceptions. Most worrisome is the 44% completion rate. That won't keep him in the NFL for long.Taylor has been up-and-down this season, but the production has been more up of late. He's rushed for at least 105 yards in three of his last five games, including a 114-yard performance against Buffalo on Sunday. He's also scored four touchdowns in his last five games.
Entering Sunday he's rushed for 616 yards and with five touchdowns, while averaging nearly five yards per carry. He's made inroads into the passing game with 12 receptions.Last year's third-round pick has been productive the past few games for Indianapolis, as he finished with seven catches for 72 yards against Buffalo. He's caught two touchdowns in his last five games, along with a 109-yard performance against Houston three weeks ago.
With injuries across Indianapolis’ receiver group, Downs has emerged as the Colts’ top target this season, with 45 receptions, 483 yards and three touchdowns.Matthew Postins is an award-winning sports journalist who covers the Texas Rangers, Philadelphia Phillies, Chicago Cubs, New York Mets and Houston Astros for Sports Illustrated/FanNation.
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