EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — The New York Jets will be without one of their best defensive players for today's showdown with the Detroit Lions, while the Lions will have their most productive defensive lineman in the lineup.
Jets defensive tackle Quinnen Williams, who leads the team with 11 sacks, is inactive because of a calf injury, and Lions defensive end Aidan Hutchinson will play after missing practice time this week because of an illness.
Lions coach Dan Campbell said Friday that Williams' absence "would certainly help us" if it came to fruition.
"He’s a monster," Campbell said.