Sometimes the greatest test for a young unit is to play the greatest opponent of their generation. That comes to fruition on Sunday when the young New York Jets defense looks to prove themselves against Tom Brady and the defending Super Bowl Champion Patriots. The average age of the Jets starting defense is 25 years…
It’s gut check time. If the Jets are truly the surprise team of the league this season, it’s time to prove it. Through five games, they’ve passed their junior varsity portion of their schedule. Sure, they were smacked around by the Buffalo Bills and Oakland Raiders. But, it’s been smooth sailing since Marshawn Lynch decided to…
Cleveland, OH: The Jets continue to ride the wave. After an ugly three quarters of football, the New York Jets found a way to take advantage of endless miscues, defeating the Cleveland Browns 17-14. The Jets won their third consecutive game, while the Browns fall to 1-20 under head coach Hue Jackson. When you look…
It started with a culture change. Conflict was erased. Drama left the building. A team-first mentality was preached. In came the decorators. “One Team” was painted on one wall. “One Goal” donned the other. These aren’t your father’s circus New York Jets. Changes were made. A drastic roster overhaul brought mixed emotions to the Jets…
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ – Running-backs Bilal Powell and Elijah McGuire combined for over 250 yards on the ground and the New York Jets beat the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday 23-20 in OT. The victory puts the Jets to 2-2 on the year and tied with the New England Patriots for second place in the AFC…
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ – The Jets surprised everyone last week with a convincing drubbing of their hated AFC rival Dolphins and what once looked like a hopeless season, now looks a little brighter. Those who are hoping for a season tank so the team can draft a franchise QB are deterred, but diehard fans are encouraged…
One of the biggest surprises at the start of the 2017 season is how well the Jacksonville Jaguars have played. After dismantling the vaunted Baltimore Ravens defense in London last week, the Jaguars look to continue their hot start against a Jets team that is coming off an impressive 20-6 win over Miami. While the…
The New York Jets will not be going 0-16 as they beat the Miami Dolphins to win their first game of the season. The fact that the Jets beat the Dolphins shouldn’t be surprising, the fact that they beat them so soundly should be. Admittedly I expected the Dolphins to win, but it’s always a…
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ – If there is one word to describe Sunday’s game for the New York Jets, it is unity. Amid a political firestorm surrounding the league, the Jets, preachers of unity and teamwork, put together an inspired performance, stunning the Miami Dolphins, 20-6. Pause the tank! “We corrected a lot of the mistakes from…
No one has been surprised that the New York Jets have lost their first two games of the season. The offense has been anemic when it comes to moving the ball down the field, while the defense has disappointed some when it comes to stopping the run. In Week Two, against a Super Bowl favorite…