Tyrod Taylor starts for the Jets, offering veteran poise behind a patchwork offense and a plan designed to limit mistakes rather than chase fireworks. Expect a game-management approach that keeps the offense on schedule while probing for efficient chunks through quick throws and mid-range plays.

New York will lean on the run game with Breece Hall leading the backfield, aided by Aryan Smith and Isaiah Davis. The offensive line is banged up, but interior matchups against Tampa Bay’s reshuffled front offer a path to improvement. Defensively, the Jets must clean up coverage, get pressure from Will McDonald and Quinnen Williams, and hope for a few timely bounces in a Florida heat game that could tilt in their favor.

Overall, the Jets need a bit of luck and a measured, disciplined performance to pull an upset. If they can minimize self-inflicted errors and generate a splash play or two, this one could stay competitive in the fourth quarter despite Tampa Bay’s edge on paper.