The New York Jets defense has shocked many this season as, despite countless injuries at crucial positions, the unit has still managed to excel. In particular, the team’s run defense has been elite.
The Jets currently rank first in the NFL in average rushing yards allowed per game surrendering just 79.1 yards on the ground each week. Opponents are averaging just 3.0 yards per attempt which ranks substantially better than any other NFL team as well.
On top of that, the team’s run defense has somehow managed to get better even as injuries have piled up.