Brace for Chilly Showdown: Jets vs. Patriots Weather and Injury Updates

Fans heading to MetLife Stadium for the Jets-Patriots game should be ready for a chilly and possibly wet experience. The day will start off cold, with temperatures around 18 degrees, but it will feel even colder due to the wind chill. As the day goes on, the weather will get cloudier, and by evening, there's a good chance of rain. The winds will pick up a bit later in the day, coming from the south and southwest, and the air quality isn't expected to be great. The Jets will be missing tight end Mason Taylor for this game due to a neck injury. He's been out of practice all week, so it's not surprising he's been ruled out. Offensive lineman Xavier Newman-Johnson is listed as questionable with a knee injury, but he practiced fully on Friday, which is a good sign. Other Jets players dealing with injuries include defensive lineman Harrison Phillips and Eric Watts, who both practiced this week despite their issues. Quarterback Tyrod Taylor has a knee injury but missed Friday's practice for a personal reason, not because of his injury.The Patriots, on the other hand, have a longer list of injured players. Eight of them didn't practice at all this week, including wide receiver Kayshon Boutte and guard Jared Wilson, who are both in concussion protocol. Others like cornerback Carlton Davis III and tight end C. J. Dippre were out sick. Several more players were limited in practice, like wide receiver DeMario Douglas with a hamstring injury and running back TreVeyon Henderson in concussion protocol. It's clear that both teams are dealing with some health issues, which could affect how the game plays out. The weather might also be a factor, so it's going to be interesting to see how both teams handle these challenges.