The Jets Inactives vs Bills list is official, and there is actually some good news for the Jets offense this week. Garrett Wilson is back after missing last Sunday’s game against Kansas City, giving Geno Smith his top receiver against a Buffalo team that enters MetLife Stadium at 7-1. The Jets have five inactive players, including linebacker Trevin Wallace, wide receiver Tim Patrick and tight end Jelani Woods.
New York Jets Inactive Players vs Bills
- CB Jarvis Brownlee Jr.
- EDGE Nate Lynn
- WR Tim Patrick
- LB Trevin Wallace
- TE Jelani Woods
The list was confirmed in the official New York Jets inactive report. Wallace had already been ruled out with a groin injury, while Brownlee and Lynn will also be unavailable on defense. That leaves Aaron Glenn with some depth concerns against Josh Allen and a Buffalo offense that can make things difficult for even the healthiest defenses.
Garrett Wilson Back for Jets Offense
Wilson’s return is a welcome development after he missed the Chiefs game while in concussion protocol. Omar Cooper Jr. and Adonai Mitchell are also available, so Geno Smith should have a much better group of receivers to work with this week. Breece Hall is active as well, giving the Jets another opportunity to get their running game going and keep Buffalo’s offense off the field.
There are still some questions about the offensive depth, with Patrick and Woods both inactive. The Jets will need their other tight ends, including Mason Taylor and rookie Kenyon Sadiq, to contribute in the passing game. Having Wilson back certainly helps, but the Jets need more consistent execution than what they showed in last week’s 35-12 loss to Kansas City.
VJ Payne Returns to the Jets Secondary
The Jets also activated safety VJ Payne from injured reserve on Saturday, giving the secondary another available option. That is encouraging news with Brownlee inactive, although the biggest defensive challenge remains containing Josh Allen. Rookie David Bailey has been one of the bright spots this season, and the Jets will need him to make an impact if they have any chance of slowing Buffalo down.
The Jets are 2-7 and badly need something positive coming out of this AFC East matchup. Nobody is going to confuse this with a favorable matchup on paper, but getting several offensive weapons back gives the Jets a better chance to compete. Kickoff is set for 1 p.m. ET at MetLife Stadium, and fans can follow all the action in the Bills at Jets GameDay Thread on the JetNation forums.
