The defense is likely going to be the identity for the New York Jets in 2024. But as Pro Football Focus notes, this isn’t just any defense.
This is a truly elite defense that the Jets will roll out this upcoming season. According to PFF, the Jets have the top-ranked defensive line, linebackers unit and secondary in the NFL.
That amounts to be a good defense. A pretty, pretty, pretty good defense.
Last year, the Jets were third in the NFL in total defense. If the defense can play at that level – or even higher – then the Jets could be a playoff team and potentially challenge the Buffalo Bills (and the Miami Dolphins) for the AFC East.
It might be enough for the Jets to elevate from last year’s 7-10 record.
The undisputed best defense going into next season ✈️ pic.twitter.com/jNW3zg2FER
— PFF (@PFF) July 2, 2024
If the Jets offense – with a healthy Aaron Rodgers – can at the minimum be marginally better than last year. The Jets had the second-worst offense in the NFL last year with Rodgers sidelined for nearly the entirety of the season.
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If the offense can be an average, functioning unit, then the Jets stand to have a chance at the playoffs.