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Jets' run defense will be put to test against Raiders' rookie running back Josh Jacobs

Leonard Fournette broke free for a 66-yard run on Jacksonville’s second play from scrimmage four Sunday’s ago against the Jets. Steve McLendon called it “small miscues between everyone on the field” that led to that colossal breakdown.

“But one thing we did well,” the Jets' veteran nose tackle said, “every guy [rallied] back from it and we didn’t give up nothing else.”

In that game and all since, the defense has been stingy against the run:

• Fournette ran the ball 18 more times for 10 yards.

• The following week, the Jets held Miami to 50 yards rushing.