The Buffalo Bills move forward in the 2026 NFL season with a matchup against the New York Jets on the road with a 1 p.m. kickoff on Sunday from MetLife Stadium.
The Bills defense will play its part, as always.
While game plans, coaching, and strategy will play a role, sometimes a big emphasis will sit with some individual players. In terms of the Bills defense, who could those be?
Here are Bills Wire's three potential X-factors on the Bills (7-1) defense against the Jets (2-7) in Week 10:
DE Greg Rousseau
Rousseau has heated back up after his fast start to the year. He ranked second in the NFL with eight sacks.
The Jets offense looks much better in 2026 with quarterback Geno Smith under center. However, Smith has occasionally held onto the ball for too long. That
is something Rousseau should be able to take advantage of.
CB Davison Igbinosun
Igbinosun was tasked with covering All-Pro receiver Justin Jefferson last week after Christian Benford (wrist) went down with injury. Igbinosun did well with that task and Wilson is one of the most underrated wideouts in the league. Igbinosun could realistically end up across from Wilson at any point in this one because the Jets spread the ball around. There won't be a need for Benford to follow Wilson with all the weapons New York has.
When Igbinosun is called on, the second-round rookie has to step up.
DT Deone Walker
The Jets have shown a commitment to running to ball but with a twist. Since Breece Hall returned from injury, New York's coaching staff has wanted to continue getting Braelon Allen involved as well. Those two are two different types of back and Walker has to be up to the task of staying with that change of pace coming out of the Jets' backfield.
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