In 2021, the New York Jets did not run the ball that often, averaging the fewest rushing attempts per game across the entire NFL.
The main reason for that was the holes they dug themselves into early on in games. They gave up 98 total points in the first quarter while scoring only 59. The numbers got even worse in the second quarter, when they scored 84 points and allowed 170. A defense that allowed the most total points in the NFL last season was a big part of this.
This year, the Jets have doubled down on their commitment to running the football.