So, it wasn’t all bad.
The Jets fell way short against New England, 25-6, Sunday in the home opener at MetLife Stadium. But they actually showed improvement in the running game and along the offensive line from their season-opening loss at Carolina.
After rushing 17 times for just 45 yards — only 2.6 per carry — against the Panthers, the Jets ran the ball 31 times against the Patriots and racked up 152 yards. That’s 4.9 per carry.
The running back-by-committee attack was led by rookie Michael Carter, who ran 11 times for 59 yards, with a long dash of 14.