What the Jets are saying about the Raiders ahead of the Week 8 matchup

Ahead of Week 8, New York Jets players and coaches focused on the Raiders’ offense and quarterback play, with repeated emphasis on playmaking at multiple positions. Jets head coach Aaron Glenn said the key is that Brock Bowers is “elite” and that the offense includes threats that stretch the middle, while also leveraging the team’s running backs to unbalance defenses. Safety Minkah Fitzpatrick described the Raiders as a “complete offense,” highlighting Kirk Cousins’ experience and a receiving corps led by Bowers. Defensive coordinator Brian Duker praised Bowers as highly targeted and dangerous after the catch, and pointed to Ashton Jeanty’s athleticism, speed, ability to make defenders miss, and receiving skills. Multiple Jets also stressed Cousins’ pre-snap processing, pocket resilience, and accuracy as factors to watch.