The New York Jets offense has flashed at points this season and their defense has more than held their own through five weeks, but the most surprising aspect of the team to this point has to be the play of the special teams.
After a few subpar seasons and a dreadful preseason, expectations were undoubtedly low for the Jets special teams unit heading into 2018. However, through five games, special teams has actually been one of the team’s strong points as the Jets rank near the top in most statistical categories.
The most significant and astounding of which comes with the team’s return game.