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Jets without Garrett Wilson for daunting Chiefs test after concussion
The New York Jets will be without leading receiver Garrett Wilson for Sunday’s game against the Kansas City Chiefs after he entered concussion protocol following their loss to the Raiders. The absence adds to the challenge for the 2-6 Jets, who face a 5-2 Chiefs side in Kansas City.
Wilson leads the Jets with 43 catches, 527 receiving yards and three touchdowns, despite averaging 7.8 targets per game, his lowest rate since his rookie season. Adonai Mitchell, who had seven catches for 142 yards and a touchdown against Las Vegas, and rookie Omar Cooper Jr. are among the receivers expected to take on more responsibility. Coach Aaron Glenn acknowledged Wilson’s importance, while offensive coordinator Frank Reich said the team would adapt its approach to suit the other players’ strengths.
In short
- Garrett Wilson will miss the Jets’ game against Kansas City.
- He leads New York with 527 receiving yards.
- Adonai Mitchell and Omar Cooper Jr. may take on larger roles.
Explained simply
The New York Jets and Kansas City Chiefs are teams in the National Football League (NFL), the United States’ top professional American football league. Each team plays 17 regular-season games, and its results help determine whether it reaches the play-offs, which lead to the championship game known as the Super Bowl.
Garrett Wilson is a wide receiver, a player who catches passes from the quarterback. He has been the Jets’ leading receiver this season, so other players may need to take on a larger role when he is unavailable. The Jets are coached by Aaron Glenn, with Frank Reich coordinating the offence.
The teams enter the game with contrasting records: the Jets have won two of eight games, while the Chiefs have won five of seven. The result could affect their efforts to reach the play-offs, though much of the season remains to be played.