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Jets to Face Seahawks at Lumen Field in NFL Clash

As the New York Jets prepare to face off against the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field, fans are eager to see if their team can turn around a recent trend of losses. The Jets have been struggling in their past few games, with a record that reflects more defeats than victories. In their last game against the Jaguars, they managed only 3 points compared to the Jaguars' 19, and prior to that, they suffered a narrow loss to the Lions with a score of 17-20.


New York Jets cornerback Sauce Gardner (1) runs during a warm-up drill ahead of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

The statistics from these games show some areas of concern for the Jets. Their third-down efficiency was notably low at just over 15 percent against the Jaguars and although it improved against the Lions (50 percent), consistency remains an issue. Red zone performance has also been lacking; they failed to convert any red zone attempts into touchdowns in both matches.


On defense, while there were some positives like forcing six three-and-outs and securing one safety against Buffalo Bills, turnovers have been problematic. The Jets lost two fumbles in that game and had another two turnovers during their encounter with Jacksonville.


Special teams have shown mixed results; while field goal accuracy has remained high with successful kicks in both recent games, punting averages have varied from around 40 yards per punt against Jacksonville down from an average of over 44 yards per punt versus Buffalo.


As we look ahead to this matchup at Lumen Field—a venue known for its loud crowd which can disrupt visiting teams—the New York Jets will need to focus on improving offensive consistency and capitalizing on scoring opportunities when they arise. Defensively, creating pressure on quarterbacks without giving up big plays will be key.


The upcoming game is scheduled for January 1st at Lumen Field in Seattle and will be broadcasted on FOX network. Fans can expect kickoff at 9:05 PM local time as they hope for a strong start by their team in this challenging away fixture.

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