3 potential X-factors on the Bills defense vs. the Jets in Week 18

The Buffalo Bills head into their final 2025 NFL regular season against the Jets in Week 18.

The final regular-season game at the current Highmark Stadium will be against a team with a vulnerable offense. Buffalo's defensive players have a chance to make some noise.

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Here are three potential X-factors on the Bills (11-5) defense against the Jets (3-13) in Week 18:

CB Christian Benford

Bills CB Christian Benford will be a key in coverage along with the rest of Buffalo's secondary against WR Garrett Wilsno and the Jets receiving corps.

With two interceptions on Sunday, he can earn a $400,000 contract incentive and will figure to be potentially even more motivated than normal.

LB Matt Milano

Bills LB Matt Milano could see some playing time as he can earn a $500,000 contract incentive with 1.5 sacks against the Jets and undrafted rookie Brady Cook.

He can be a key factor in limiting Jets RB1 Breece Hall as well, who figures to feature prominently in the final game of his rookie contract, while fellow Jet RB Isaiah Davis is likely to miss the contest with a concussion.

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DL DaQuan Jones

Also factoring into pressuring the pocket and defending the run, Bills DL DaQuan Jones can collect an additional $250,000 contract incentive with one sack Sunday against Cook and the Jets offense.

Jones might find himself very motivated to impact the game in the action he sees, and could make an impact.

This article originally appeared on Bills Wire: NFL AFC Buffalo Bills New York Jets football defense x factors