Can the New York Jets reverse their fortunes in a category where only the Jacksonville Jaguars fare worse?
The New York Jets’ short-yardage run game received plenty of attention in 2024. Breece Hall struggled to convert in these situations, but the Jets continued to rely on him as their goal-line back despite Braelon Allen clearly being a better fit for the role. The Jets lost multiple games due to their inability to punch in a goal-line touchdown.
However, the offensive fiasco diverted attention from the mirror-image conundrum on the other side of the ball.