NFL Week 12 preview: Jets trying to stay afloat amid QB changes - Fox News

Turkey and football came and went for NFL fans to kick off Week 12 of the 2022 season, as three games were played on Thanksgiving before another Sunday brings some important matchups with playoff implications on the line. .

The New York Jets announced that they will be making Zach Wilson inactive following a horrendous performance against the New England Patriots last week, where he went 9 of 22 for 77 yards and didn’t take accountability for the offense’s struggles despite the defense keeping them in the game until a punt return for a touchdown by the Pats sealed a win. .

Nov 20, 2022; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson (2) looks to pass against the New England Patriots in the first quarter at Gillette Stadium.

And while it isn’t official yet that Allen will start, reports say he will be the one under center against the Miami Dolphins come Sunday. .

Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb (24) scores a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Nov.

Through all the drama on and off the field he’s dealt with this season, the star quarterback seems to have righted the ship.

He has a touchdown pass in three straight games and has passed for more than 250 yards in those games.

You wouldn’t have thought playoffs with these two teams at the start of the season, but both of them are in the running for a wild card spot right now, and the Falcons still have a chance at the NFC South title (Tampa Bay Buccaneers are 5-5 just ahead of them). .

While the Falcons are the second-worst team in terms of average passing yards this season, Pitts’ presence in an offense is a game changer, one Marcus Mariota is going to have to deal without in coming weeks. .

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) looks to pass during the game against the Miami Dolphins and the Cincinnati Bengals on September 29, 2022, at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, OH.

Joe Burrow has won two straight games, beating the Pittsburgh Steelers last week to split their AFC North series on the year.

Tennessee is running away with the AFC South, but still has something to play for: That number one seed in the conference heading into the playoffs, which they obtained last season.

As mentioned, Wilson is taking a backseat and White will be getting the start for New York, his first of the season.

But this game is one to watch because the Jets are still a playoff contender that has watched the Patriots win three straight games, and the Dolphins and Bills won’t slow down. 

They have to keep up the pace if they wish to play games past Week 18, and they have quarterback questions at this point in the season

Zach Wilson #2 of the New York Jets throws a pass against the New England Patriots during the second half at Gillette Stadium on November 20, 2022 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. 

After losing to the Commanders, the Indianapolis Colts had them on the ropes in Jeff Saturday’s first home game last week, but Hurts’ late rushing touchdown led to an escape win for Philly. 

The Packers looked back on track after defeating the Cowboys two weeks ago, but the Titans dominated them in the run game and had Rodgers running around all game

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) reacts after defeating the Houston Texans in an NFL football game in Houston, Thursday, Nov