Arizona Cardinals vs New York Jets: Week 5 preview
By Scott Allen
Key Matchups
Kenyan Drake vs Jets run defense:
Drake is averaging 3.8-yards per carry. That must change this week. The Jets are giving up 4.2-yards per carry as a defense.
If the Cardinals are to ever get a running game outside Kyler Murray established, things must start changing against the Jets.
Patrick Peterson vs Jets receivers:
Peterson got his first interception last week against the Carolina Panthers. It was also the Cardinals first and still only interception this season.
However Peterson still looked a step behind at times last week. It lead to fans questioning his heart and effort once again, something we visited way too often in 2019.
With Budda Baker coming back on Sunday, some of the pressure might be off in the defensive secondary but Baker won’t be 100 percent. Peterson needs to step up his game against the Jets.
Joe Flacco vs Cardinals pass rush:
No Sam Darnold this week as he in injured. The Cardinals will face veteran Joe Flacco. It might not matter though who is behind center with the way the Cardinals pass rush has been.
Chandler Jones has one sack so far in 2020. The defensive line and linebackers need to find a way to pressure Flacco often on Sunday.