Jets X-Factor · Sep 26, 2022
It’s time for a serious talk about the NY Jets’ pass rush
John Franklin-Myers, New York Jets, Getty ImagesWhere is the pressure? New York Jets fans are searching for answers
One: The number of teams who are spending more cap dollars on their defensive line this season than the New York Jets.
Twenty-six: The number of teams with a better pressure percentage than the New York Jets this season through Week 3’s Sunday games.
New York’s current pass rush statistics are a far cry from what was expected prior to the year:
Pressure percentage: 13.3% (27th)
Sack percentage: 5.1% (23rd)
Sacks per game: 1.7 (26th)
Following a colossal letdown against the Cincinnati Bengals, it’s time to start directing some harsh criticism at the Jets’ much-hyped pass rush.
