3 Biggest X-Factors For Jets to Pull Off Upset of Chiefs in Week 9

The New York Jets will be heading on the road for a tough game this week, facing the Kansas City Chiefs.

New York is coming off a tough loss to the Las Vegas Raiders last week, sending the team to a record of 2-6 on the year. The Jets have now lost three straight games, with the team trying to snap the losing streak.

As for the Chiefs, they will enter this contest with a record of 5-2, also coming off a loss a week ago. Kansas City has now dropped two straight entering the game against the Jets, and New York will try to make it three in a row.

Here are three of the bigger X-Factors for the Jets to take down the Chiefs on the road this week:

1. Don't Beat Themselves

This may seen like a cliche for the Jets, but it's the truth for this team, especially after the loss last week. New York has talent, that is clear, but at times, this group has gotten in its own way, leading to losses.

Against a team like the Chiefs, the Jets can't beat themselves to win the game, with Kansas City being too good. If New York can play clean football in this matchup, there is a chance that the upset could take place.

2. Keep the Running Game Strong

One reason why the Jets offense has been strong over the last few weeks is due to the running game going strong. Against the Chiefs, the Jets will need to make sure to have a well-balanced attack, opening up passing lanes for quarterback Geno Smith.

New York may be getting back star back Breece Hall for the game, and he will pair with Braelon Allen in the backfield. The Jets have done a good job running the ball this season, and this will need to continue this week.

3. Limit Kenneth Walker

While most teams haven't been able to do this so far this year, over the last two weeks, Walker has been neutralized. This is the blueprint that the Jets' defense needs to follow, keeping the Chiefs' star in containment as best as possible.

Stacking the box against him seems to have worked, while also not allowing him to get any open space on the field. New York has the type of defense that could make life tough on Walker, but the team does need to execute to get the job done.