The New York Jets defense–both the starters, plus the second- and third-stringers––haven’t allowed the opposition to take the ball over the goal line in three straight preseason games. Considering that glaring statistic, how much progress has the unit made?
It looks like a great sign, although we all need to admit that the pass rush hasn’t intimidated the Falcons, Redskins, or Giants. Credit the impressive effort from the secondary, linebackers, and defensive line inside the red zone, even though facing second-level competition has played a role in the “no-TD” record to this point.
But the defense’s progress in limiting three teams to a series of field goals is paramount because winning teams that go deep into the playoffs always boast strong D’s.