The New York Jets’ run defense needs help – especially up the middle.
In 2024, New York was consistently steamrolled in power-running situations. They allowed opponents to convert 76.9% of their rush attempts with two or fewer yards to go, which ranked second-worst in the NFL behind Jacksonville. The Jets also yielded 22 rushing touchdowns, tying them with Carolina for the fourth-most.
Every defensive position contributes to these metrics, but the interior defensive line is at the heart of it all.
Quinnen Williams is about as good as it gets when it comes to interior run defense, but he has not had much help in recent years.