The New York Jets defense was outstanding in the team’s preseason-opening victory over the New York Giants. All three levels of the depth chart thrived as the Giants were held to 163 total yards and seven points.
Many Jets defenders stood out with impressive production from an advanced analytics standpoint – and the majority of them were young players.
Let’s take a look at some of the most tantalizing numbers recorded by Robert Saleh and Jeff Ulbrich’s defense.
Lockdown performance from the rookie cornerbacks
The Jets’ three draft picks at the cornerback position – Brandin Echols, Michael Carter II, and Jason Pinnock – enjoyed a fantastic night.