3 Biggest X-Factors For Jets to Upset Bills in Week 10

The New York Jets will be hosting the Buffalo Bills this coming week, with the team trying to stop its long losing streak.

New York has dropped four games in a row, sending this team into a little bit of a free fall of late. The Jets will be coming into the game with a record of 2-7 for the season, and things just hasn't gone to plan of late.

As for the Bills, they will enter this contest with a record of 7-1 on the year, coming off a big win against the Minnesota Vikings earlier in the week. Here are three of the biggest X-Factors for the Jets to take down the Bills at home this week:

1. Attack the Bills Secondary

While the Bills offense has been excellent this season, the defense has continued to be a work in progress. Buffalo did just trade for star safety Amani Hooker, but with his lack of familiarity with the schemes could work out well for the Jets, that is if he makes his debut.

This is where quarterback Geno Smith will need to take full advantage, attacking the Buffalo secondary early and often. If the Jets can get the passing game going strong, it could make for a decent chance to grab an upset of the Bills.

2. Geno Smith Continues to Play Clean Football

Coming into the season, there were real questions around Smith's play, especially after his 17 interceptions a year ago. But this season, Smith has done well at limiting turnovers, only throwing three picks the entire season.

Against the Bills, Smith is going to have to stay clean, limiting any turnovers against a Bills defense that may not be the best, but is opportunistic. For the year, Smith has thrown for 2,078 yards and 12 touchdowns and three interceptions over nine games for the Jets.

3. Force Turnovers

Buffalo may have a lethal offensive attack, but this team has been very prone to turning the ball over at times this year. The Jets have the type of defense that can make life tough on the Bills, forcing both quarterback Josh Allen and running back James Cook to make mistakes in this game.

The interior defensive line will be called upon heavily in this game, forcing Allen into tough spots and containing Cook in the running game. Beating the Bills won't be easy, but if the Jets can grab a few turnovers, they will at least give themselves a much better chance.