Jets-Kansas City Week 9: What to watch in Sunday's game; can Adonai Mitchell make impact with Garrett Wilson out?
Jets turn to Mitchell as WR1 with Wilson out
Adonai Mitchell is coming off the best game of his career and will be a focal point of the Jets’ offense on Sunday in Kansas City with Garrett Wilson unable to play because of a concussion.
Mitchell had seven catches for 142 yards and a touchdown last week against Las Vegas. It was only his second career 100-yard receiving game.
Mitchell’s goal is to consistently be a reliable receiver and deep threat the Jets can use to unlock their offense.
“Just not changing my preparation, because that's ultimately what got me the opportunity on Sunday was the preparation,” he said. “So keep that consistent.”
The Jets expected a big season from Mitchell, who was acquired a little over a year ago from Indianapolis in the Sauce Gardner trade. He suffered a finger injury in September that required surgery and kept him out for four games. He’s wearing a protective glove on his right hand that appears to have his two middle fingers taped together. It’s cumbersome, but he has learned how to play with it. He made a terrific over-the-shoulder 47-...