3 Biggest X-Factors For Jets to Stop Losing Streak vs Raiders

The New York Jets will be entering this week with a record of 2-5 on the season, with the team having lost two straight games.

But despite the losing record, the Jets have been more competitive this season, having a chance to win each game. New York just hasn't been able to finish off games, and it has cost them in the win column.

This week, New York will be hosting the Las Vegas Raiders, giving the team a chance to get back on track. Las Vegas comes in with a record of 3-4 on the season, having lost four straight games after a hot start.

Both teams will be looking for a bounce-back game, and the Jets will try to give their home fans a win. Here are three of the bigger X-Factors for the Jets to take down Las Vegas this week at home:

1. Get Garrett Wilson the Ball

Last week, the Jets didn't make a plan to get star wideout Garrett Wilson the ball in the loss to the Dolphins. This caused a lot of frustration from Wilson, with the star finishing the game with just two catches for 24 yards against Miami.

This week, New York has to get him the ball early and often, giving the offense a much better chance to score points. Wilson is a special talent in the NFL, and he offers the Jets an advantage each time out, so making sure to feed him has to be considered a key to this game this week.

2. Limit Turnovers

Quarterback Geno Smith has played well for the Jets this season, with him only throwing two interceptions on the year. But those two interceptions have both come in each of the last two weeks, putting pressure on Smith to avoid making another mistake this week.

If Smith can take care of the ball, it would limit the offensive opportunities for the Raiders in this contest. Smith has done well for New York this season, throwing for 1,623 yards and 10 touchdowns so far.

3. Can Omar Cooper Jr. Perform Well Again?

Last week, Cooper put together a strong showing for the Jets, despite the loss, with him catching five passes for 115 yards and one touchdown. This marked the second straight game that Cooper put up over 100 yards, and the Jets will be watching to see if he can do it again.

In three games this season for New York, Cooper has caught 12 passes for 248 yards and two touchdowns, giving the team a reliable pass-catching option. If Cooper can put together another strong outing, the Jets may have a much better chance to defeat the Raiders this week.