The loss of edge rusher Carl Lawson for the season hit the Jets hard initially, but the defensive line has rallied, responded and are following Robert Saleh’s blueprint for disruption.
Saleh’s defense is built on attacking the quarterback and trying to make his life miserable. It starts with his front four rushing and wreaking havoc. That’s the way it was when he was the defensive coordinator in San Francisco, and that’s how it is here.
The Jets defensive line has embraced this style and approach - and are excelling at it.
Perhaps to the surprise of many, the Jets are tied for fourth in the NFL with 13 sacks.