Hellebuyck returns from knee surgery, bolstering the Jets' struggling goaltending. Can their star netminder reignite their playoff push?

Reports indicate that the Winnipeg Jets could have star goaltender Connor Hellebuyck finally return from injury vs. the Capitals.

The Jets' sole hope on offense most weeks is Breece Hall, and that is no different this week against the Jaguars. With an undrafted rookie making his first start at quarterback, it seems like a foregone conclusion the Jets will lean on Hall. To make the Jets put the game on their rookie passer, they will need to make a Hall a non-factor.

The Jets also elevated quarterback Adrian Martinez and defensive back Tre Brown from the practice squad. Martinez will back up Brady Cook with Tyrod Taylor and Justin Fields sidelined by injuries. Jets cornerback Azareye'h Thomas' rookie season is over.

Start an undrafted rookie. With Tyrod Taylor (groin) and Justin Fields (knee) nursing injuries, rookie Brady Cook is trending toward his first NFL start. Coach Aaron Glenn, who tends to keep things close to the vest, hasn't announced his plans for Sunday against the Jacksonville Jaguars (9-4) at EverBank Stadium.

Despite just three wins on the season, the Jets have proven to be a tough test for most teams, especially in the passing game, and forcing teams to be one-dimensional. To avoid a massive upset and letdown ahead of their next two matchups, the Jaguars must succeed in these three key matchups at EverBank Stadium.

Two AFC foes face off in Jacksonville this Sunday, as Trevor Lawrence and the Jaguars host the New York Jets. The Jaguars bounced into first place in the AFC South with their 36-19 victory over the Indianapolis Colts, while the Jets were eliminated from playoff contention following a 34-10 loss to Tua Tagovailoa and the Miami Dolphins in Week 14.