Robert Saleh and Jeff Ulbrich‘s New York Jets defense has been strong through two games. Despite playing with the worst average starting field position in the NFL (own 38.6-yard line), the unit ranks 12th-best in fewest points allowed per drive (2.0).
New York currently ranks 10th in fewest points allowed per game (22.0) and 11th in defensive EPA (estimated points added). The unit has gotten the job done while dealing with little help from the offense, a bevy of injuries, and the growing pains of numerous young players.
Here’s the most promising iota behind those rankings – from a long-term perspective, the Jets are doing even better than their top 10-12 rankings suggest.