Jets to face Bengals without key defensive stars Gardner Wilson

The New York Jets will face a major challenge in their upcoming game against the Cincinnati Bengals, as they will be without two key players: All-Pro cornerback Sauce Gardner and wide receiver Garrett Wilson, both sidelined by injury. Gardner's absence is particularly significant given the Bengals' strong receiving corps, led by Ja'Marr Chase, who is the NFL leader in receptions this season and coming off a career-high performance. Jets defensive coordinator Steve Wilks acknowledged the difficulty of containing Chase without Gardner, highlighting the potential Hall of Famer's impact on the game. Rookie cornerback Azareye'h Thomas and Brandon Stephens are expected to shoulder the burden of defending against the Bengals' receivers, but the Jets' secondary is clearly weakened. Meanwhile, the Jets remain winless this season and have yet to announce their starting quarterback for the game, adding to the team's already extensive list of challenges. Overall, the Jets are facing a tough road ahead as they attempt to secure their first victory against a high-powered Bengals offense.