THURSDAY NIGHT GAME PREVIEW

JETS (5-8) AT RAVENS (11-2)

TV: 8:20 p.m. ET Thursday, Fox and

NFL Network

Line: Ravens by 141⁄2

Jets’ keys: New York’s defense must continue to shut down the interior run. It will be a tough test against the Ravens’ top-ranked rushing attack, but it’s imperative for the Jets to get Baltimore QB Lamar Jackson into third-and-long situations and force him to look downfield. On offense, the Jets need to be aggressive. That could mean going deep into the playbook, taking risks and not settling for field goals.

Ravens’ keys: Consistency and clean play on both sides of the ball are most important.. If the Ravens protect the ball and limit their penalties, it’s difficult to see how the Jets can keep this game close. Defensively, Baltimore needs to shut down RB Le’Veon Bell both on the ground and through the air, where he’s hurt them in previous games when he was with the Steelers. Matchup to watch: Jets’ Bell vs. Ravens S Chuck Clark. Bell is New York’s most dynamic weapon on offense and he can take over a game if he gets into a good rhythm. It will be Clark’s job in coverage and on outside runs to limit the damage Bell can do. If Bell breaks off a few big plays, it could give the Jets the momentum they need to keep pace with the Ravens’ offense. But if Clark can stop him in the first half, Bell’s involvement might diminish if New York is playing catch-up.

Who wins? The disparity in talent right now is far too large for New York. Ravens, 30-17