As we’ve been doing for several years now, we’ll break down the Pittsburgh Steelers’ opponent each week, telling you what to expect from a scheme and individual standpoint. This year, Jonathan Heitritter and I will cover the opposing team’s defense. I will focus on scheme, Jonathan on the players.
Continuing things with the New York Jets’ defense.
ALEX’S SCHEME REPORT
A perhaps surprisingly stout group overall. On the year, they’re allowing just 3.7 YPC, tied for the sixth best mark in football despite facing strong rushing attacks in the Bengals, Browns, and Ravens (their first four games are against the AFC North, a very wild schedule quirk).