One of the most maligned position groups in the New York Jets’ disappointing London loss to the Atlanta Falcons was the defensive line. Many observers – myself included – were appalled at the apparent lack of a pass rush against Atlanta’s exploitable offensive line. Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan uncorked 45 pass attempts without taking a sack.
While it was hard to notice while watching live on the TV broadcast, the Jets’ pass rush was actually pretty good. Matt Ryan and the Falcons just did a great job of mitigating it.
I foresaw this type of performance and the ensuing reaction in my breakdown of the Jets’ defensive line against the Falcons’ offensive line entering the game.