Redemption song: Why Jets QB Zach Wilson is most important player ahead of rematch with Patriots

"He has spent his last ten days crafting, building, working on a gameplan 'cause we know one thing about Bill Belichick; he takes away what you do best," said Schrager

Per Pro Football Focus, Wilson has only three "Big Time Throws" this season, which the site defines as "a pass with excellent ball location and timing, generally thrown further down the field and/or into a tighter window." Only Baker Mayfield (1.6 percent), Daniel Jones (1.2 percent) and Matt Ryan (0.6 percent) have a fewer percentage of "Big Time Throws" than Wilson (1.7 percent) among quarterbacks with at least 100 pass attempts. 

NFL Next Gen Stats reveals Wilson isn't struggling because of problems with his offensive line. His average time to throw of 3.12 seconds is tops in the NFL. 

Per PFF, Wilson has the worst passing grade (34) when having 2.5 seconds or more to throw among QBs with 100 dropbacks in those situations. PFF data shows Wilson has 2.5 seconds or more to throw on 54.5 percent of his dropbacks. He is 34-of-84 (40.5 percent) with one touchdown and three interceptions.

The Jets have plenty of the pieces a good team needs. The running game is strong and the defense is the most improved unit in all of football.

The only question that remains is if Wilson is the answer at quarterback.

New York (6-3) is second in the AFC East and a game up on New England (5-4). A loss Sunday paired with a Buffalo Bills (6-3) win would mean the Jets would be last in the division.

The Jets need a win on Sunday. If they do, it will be because of Wilson, who needs the win most of all.