Turnovers, Jets coach Todd Bowles likes to say, come in bunches.
But this season, especially recently, Bowles and the Jets’ defense would be thrilled if they could get takeaways to come even in solitary fashion.
“Takeaways win games, and we haven’t been getting them,” cornerback Buster Skrine said. “That’s part of the reason we haven’t won.”
We won’t count all the reasons, but for the past three games, the Jets have not managed a single takeaway. For the season, they have forced nine turnovers, which ranks 29th in the league.
Add 22 giveaways, tied for 30th in the league, and you have another part of the reason the 3-8 Jets are, well, 3-8 as they prepare for the Colts on Monday at MetLife Stadium.