3 key matchups could decide Patriots’ Week 11 game vs. Jets

Jakobi Meyers has been the Patriots’ No. 1 receiver this year in terms of targets and receptions. It hasn’t mattered if it’s Mac Jones or Bailey Zappe under center. The veteran wideout has been a true security blanket for whoever has been at the helm.

Meanwhile, Ahmad “Sauce” Gardner has been a defensive menace since being drafted and has already looked like one of the league’s best corners in 11 weeks of NFL football. Gardner and Meyers will be an interesting matchup as Jones will need to spread the ball around more, which is something he has struggled to do consistently this season.

If the Patriots can scheme Meyers open, the offense should flow a lot better against a really good Jets defense.