The New York Jets will face the New Orleans Saints on Sunday in Week 16 on the road at Caesars Superdome.
For this cross-conference battle between Aaron Glenn’s Jets (3-11) and Kellen Moore’s Saints (4-10), it will be the games, within the game, that will make all the difference.
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Here are Jets Wire’s three key matchups to watch during the Jets’ matchup with the Saints:
RB Breece Hall vs. LB DeMario Davis
Ryan Griffin, of the New York Jets gets tackled by Demario Davis, of the New Orleans Saints. Sunday, December 12, 2021 Jets Host Saints
With rookie Brady Cook starting under center for the Jets once again, establishing a ground game would be helpful. Davis is ranked as the seventh-best linebacker in the NFL by Pro Football Focus this season (80.9) and he leads the Saints with 123 tackles.
OL Olu Fashanu vs. DE Chase Young
EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – DECEMBER 01: Olu Fashanu #74 of the New York Jets looks on while warming up before a game against the Seattle Seahawks at MetLife Stadium on December 01, 2024 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
When Cook is called upon to throw, Fashanu has to handle Young on the QB’s blindside. Young has six sacks in 2025 and PFF grades him as the Saints’ top defensive lineman (73.1).
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CB Brandon Stephens vs. WR Chris Olave
Sep 29, 2025; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; New York Jets cornerback Brandon Stephens (21) reacts after a play against the Miami Dolphins during the first half at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rich Storry-Imagn Images
The Saints offense might not seem threatening, but Olave is still a top talent. He leads New Orleans with 82 catches, 896 yards and six touchdowns.
This article originally appeared on Jets Wire: Jets at Saints: 3 key matchups to watch in Week 16