Green Bay has placed an absurd number of players on injured reserve this season, as injuries have wreaked havoc on the Packers' defense in particular, a development that's led to inconsistent play for a team expected to be Super Bowl contenders early in the season.
The New York Jets haven't looked back since an opening night loss to Baltimore, as they've reeled off five straight wins, performing very impressively on offense. Offense was supposed to take a back seat to Rex Ryan's celebrated defensive unit, but the Jets are upper-middle of the pack on D.
If the Packers are going to win in the New Meadowlands, they'll need a big game from quarterback Aaron Rodgers. He is sure to be blitzed and pressured by the Jets defense, so it will be up to Rodgers to find holes in coverage.
For the Jets they will need to continue running the ball with success, but they'll also need a bounce-back performance from quarterback Mark Sanchez. Sanchez started out the season with promise, turning in some impressive performances, but has since slumped while completing only 50 percent of his passes over his last two games.
I don't think Green Bay's defense is healthy enough to contain the Jets at home, and I expect New York to pull out a tough, close win in this one. It will be Sanchez who makes the difference late in this game.
My Prediction: New York Jets 28, Green Bay Packers 24
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