The New York Jets will rely on linebackers Quincy Williams and CJ Mosley to slow down San Francisco 49ers tight-end George Kittle in week 1.
Williams and Mosley will need to work collaboratively to neutralize Kittle on intermediate and underneath pass routes. With the aid of defensive end Jermaine Johnson and a tenacious pass rush, the Jets should have success halting the 49ers pass attack.
At six-foot two-inches and 231-pounds, Mosley has the size needed to be physical with Kittle at the line of scrimmage. Williams on the other hand, possesses agility and quickness. which can interchangeably agitate 49ers’ running back Christian McCaffrey and wide receiver Debo Samuel out of the backfield.
On paper, the Jets matchup exceptionally well with the 49ers. When Jets’ defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich will opts for the blitz, it will be interesting to see if 49ers’ quarterback Brock Purdy remains composed and accurate. The tenacity of the Jets defense may yield some crucial turnovers in this matchup.
Williams and Mosley will be key components if the Jets are to prevail on Monday Night Football in week 1.
