Bilal Powell has been grossly underrated for much of his career with the Jets. It seems like even those inside the organization sometimes overlook how valuable the running back is. During his time with the Jets, they seemed to always be looking for someone else — Chris Ivory, Chris Johnson, Matt Forte or Isaiah Crowell.
But the past six weeks have shown Powell’s value again. There are so many reasons the Jets offense is struggling, but it is no coincidence Powell has been missing for this putrid stretch after injuring his neck on Oct. 21 against the Vikings, the first game in this six-game losing streak.