The two were arguably the most criticized Jets the first half of the season. Muhammad Wilkerson, the supposed face of the defense, invisible in games. Darron Lee, the next-great Jets linebacker, looking more like another Jets' first-round bust.
The two were written off. Wilkerson would be cut after the year. Lee replaced in the draft or free agency. The only reason the two were playing now was because there weren't any in-house options.
... Oh what a difference a few weeks make ...
Wilkerson resurgence and Lee's quick development have completely rewritten the script for a Jets defense that believes it has turned a corner.