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Jets defense still has to prove it didn’t need Khalil Mack

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Jordan Jenkins puts pressure on Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannheill on a fumble during the Jets' Week 2 loss.

CLEVELAND — It was one of the biggest preseason storylines surrounding the Jets: Where would the pass rush come from? Should they have traded for Khalil Mack to boost the rush? Will a lack of a pass rush sink this defense?

Through two games, it is too early to make any firm judgments, but the Jets showed some pass-rushing ability last week against the Dolphins. They sacked Ryan Tannehill four times and had another two sacks wiped out by holding penalties on defensive backs.