Jets Given Surprising Chance to Upset Chiefs in Week 9

The New York Jets will be taking on the Kansas City Chiefs this week, giving the team a tough matchup on the road.

New York will be entering the contest with a record of 2-6 on the season, having lost three straight games. However, the Jets still feel confident in themselves, despite the underwhelming record for the year.

Under head coach Aaron Glenn, the Jets have played better this year, but the team just hasn't been able to capitalize on key situations. This has led to multiple losses, with there being calls for Glenn to be fired.

So far, the Jets have held off making a decision on Glenn, but another loss or two could do the trick. But a win over the Chiefs could help his case, silencing all the doubt from the outside.

Experts Gary Davenport, Brad Gagnon, Kris Knox, Moe Moton, Brent Sobleski, Wes O'Donnell, and Ian Hanford of Bleacher Report all made picks for the week. Five of the seven analysts went with the Jets to grab the win on the road over the Chiefs.

Davenport, Hanford, Knox, O'Donnell, and Sobleski all went with New York to pull off the upset, showing faith in this team. The Jets have been more competitive than usual this season, and it could potentially help them grab the win this week.

But for the Jets to take down Kansas City, especially on the road, the team is going to have to play clean football all around. New York can't afford to beat themselves in this game at all; otherwise, it could be a long day for this team.

Quarterback Geno Smith has done well with limiting turnovers this season, even with him throwing some interceptions in recent weeks. Overall, Smith has thrown for 1,913 yards with 12 touchdowns and three interceptions on the season.

For the Jets to outmatch the Chiefs, Smith is going to have to play a strong game, getting the ball out quickly. Kansas City loves to bring the blitz, especially on third down, and Smith is going to have to be ready for this fact.

Getting the ball to star wide receiver Garrett Wilson will be key, as he has game-changing ability if he can go off. The Chiefs have been prone to giving up yardage to wideouts this season, and Wilson may be able to take full advantage.

Kickoff for the game between the Jets and Chiefs is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. PT/1:00 p.m. ET.