The New York Jets‘ pass rush is arguably the heart and soul of the team. It was dominant in 2022 and remained that way in the 2023 season opener, as the Jets sacked Josh Allen five times (and hit him four additional times) en route to a 22-16 win. New York’s ability to get after the quarterback is what anchors the entire defense.
But in the Jets’ Week 2 loss to the Dallas Cowboys, the pass rush was frustratingly dormant. Across 41 Dak Prescott dropbacks, the Jets recorded only one sack and two quarterback hits. Prescott enjoyed a plethora of pockets that appeared reminiscent of the cushy confines presented to Zach Wilson at BYU in 2020.