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Jets get the fake punt!
The Jets offense didn’t show much in the first quarter. But their special teams unit sure did.
The Jets converted a successful fake punt in the first quarter against the Browns as punter Braden Mann, who was dealing with back issues during the week of practice, completed a pass to wide receiver Jeff Smith to move the chains. Ironically, that gave Mann more passing yards in the first quarter than Joe Flacco (17-16).
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Mike White hits Jeff Smith for his second touchdown pass of the day
Mike White looks to have secured the third quarterback spot (and likely backup in Week 1). After coming in during the second quarter, White had a strong second quarter, throwing two touchdown passes, one to Braxton Berrios, the second to Jeff Smith.
It was a very nice throw and catch between White and Smith to sore from 19 yards out. White had some zip to the ball and Smith showed good concentration and balance before getting into the end zone. That score gave the Jets the lead going into the locker room, 17-10, their first lead since the game was 3-0.
Two TD passes for @MikeWhiteQB 🎯#NYGvsNYJ on NFLN/WCBS pic.twitter.com/ndMsUGQRsu
— New York Jets (@nyjets) August 28, 2022
The #Jets WR room is one to watch at training camp:
The New York Jets will begin training camp on July 26. Leading up to that, Jets Wire will provide some quick-hitting analysis on each position for New York.
Next up is the wide receiver unit:
The Jets exercised exclusive rights options on CB Javelin Guidry, DE Tim Ward and WR Jeff Smith.
The Jets have exercised exclusive rights options on DE Tim Ward, WR Jeff Smith and CB Javelin Guidry, according to the New York Post’s Brian Costello.
The Jets also exercised S Elijah Riley’s exclusive rights option earlier this offseason.
Guidry played in all 17 games for the Jets in 2021, including three starts. He combined for 48 tackles and three defended passes over 486 snaps. Ward played in 11 games for the Jets and tallied 12 tackles over 191 snaps. Smith caught eight receptions for 131 yards in 12 games, including three starts at the end of the 2021 season.
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Another day, another problem at wide receiver for the Jets.
Another day, another problem at wide receiver. And another Jet added to the reserve/COVID-19 list.
Jeff Smith became Gang Green’s latest player to land on the list Friday, joining it a day after fellow WR Keelan Cole was activated off it. While Cole’s return is helpful, the Jets were already thin in the pass-catching department before Smith went down. Rookie sensation Elijah Moore is dealing with a quad injury, while Corey Davis’ season ended with a core muscle injury earlier this week.
Moore is questionable for Sunday’s game against the Saints, but he hasn’t practiced all week. Cole, Denzel Mims, Jamison Crowder and Braxton Berrios are the only other receivers on the roster.
New York could elevate receivers Vyncint Smith, D.J. Montgomery or Tarik Black from the practice squad.
Sunday would have been an opportunity for Jeff Smith, who has just six catches for 98 yards this season. He’s been able to stick around due to his impact on special teams.
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Robert Saleh revealed that Jets WR Elijah Moore is close to coming out of concussion protocol.
Robert Saleh received more good news following his first win as a head coach.
Saleh revealed that WR Elijah Moore is close to coming out of concussion protocol on Monday. The rookie missed New York’s Week 4 victory over the Titans after suffering a concussion in Week 3 against the Broncos.
Moore, the 34th overall pick, came into the season with high expectations. However, the speedy and versatile receiver has yet to make a sizeable impact, catching eight passes for 66 yards. Moore missed the entire preseason due to injury; he was thrown into the fire in his first few NFL games.
While Moore is almost ready to return, CB Brandin Echols and WR Jeff Smith are day-to-day in concussion protocol. Smith suffered his head injury in a car accident last week, while Echols exited the Titans game early on.
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Marcus Maye, A.J. Brown and Julio Jones headline the 13 players who won’t take part in Titans vs. Jets.
There are not any surprises among the Jets’ inactives for their Week 4 matchup with the Titans, as Marcus Maye, Elijah Moore and Jeff Smith are among the six players not suiting up for New York after being ruled out during the week.
Jamison Crowder is active for the first time this season after dealing with COVID and a groin injury, while Denzel Mims will play for the first time since Week 1 after spending the last two weeks as a healthy scratch. Tevin Coleman also returns after missing Week 3 with a non-COVID illness.
Tyler Kroft is active after being listed as questionable with a rib injury. Kroft was a full participant in practice on Friday.
Continue reading for the Jets’ full inactive list and a look at who won’t suit up for the Titans on Sunday afternoon.
Three Jets players have been ruled out for the team’s Week 4 matchup with the Titans, while three more have been listed as questionable.
Three Jets players have been ruled out for the team’s Week 4 matchup with the Titans, while three more have been listed as questionable.
Marcus Maye, Elijah Moore and Jeff Smith will not suit up against Tennessee. Maye is out with an ankle injury. Moore and Smith are both dealing with concussions, with Smith’s occurring in a car accident on his way to One Jets Drive during the week.
Jamison Crowder is listed as questionable with a groin injury, but the expectation is that he will return against the Titans. Crowder has missed New York’s first three games after a bout with COVID and a groin injury suffered after his return from the reserve list.
Here is a look at Gang Green’s full injury report ahead of Sunday’s action.
Jamison Crowder and Denzel Mims are set to suit up for the Jets in Week 5. 2 other receivers have been ruled out against the Titans.
The Jets are banged up at wide receiver with Elijah Moore and Jeff Smith already ruled out for Week 4 with concussions, but two of the focal points of last season’s aerial attack are set to play the Titans on Sunday.
Jamison Crowder and Denzel Mims are both slated to be active when Tennessee comes to MetLife Stadium, according to Robert Saleh. Crowder has not played yet this season due to a bout with COVID-19 and a subsequent groin injury, while Mims has been a healthy scratch in New York’s last two games.
Crowder caught 59 passes for 699 yards and six touchdowns working out of the slot last season and will reprise that role in his return. Mims has just one catch so far this season, a 40-yard pickup against the Panthers in Week 1.
Marcus Maye has been ruled out against the Titans, as expected. Maye was expected to miss 3-4 weeks with an ankle injury, but Saleh said that he is expected back for the Jets’ rematch with the Patriots, placing him out for just two games.
The veteran safety, who is playing on a one-year franchise tag, has 23 tackles, one sack and one pass defended in three starts this season. He is the only Jets defender who has played every snap in 2021.
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Jets WR Jeff Smith is fine following a car accident on Wednesday. WR Jamison Crowder, meanwhile, is trending toward playing vs. the Titans.
Jets WR Jeff Smith is fine following a car accident, according to multiple reports.
The accident took place Wednesday morning on Smith’s way to the team’s facility. He did not practice and is expected to appear on New York’s injury report despite coming away from the accident uninjured.
Smith has appeared in all three of Gang Green’s games this season, seeing limited action on offense and special teams. He has two catches for 48 yards thus far.
In other news, WR Jamison Crowder (groin) is trending toward making his 2021 debut in Week 4 against the Titans. Safeties Ashtyn Davis and Sharrod Neasman could as well after returning to practice from injured reserve. Robert Saleh said there is a chance they could be activated this weekend, but the Jets have 21 days before they must add them to the active roster.
TE Tyler Kroft (chest) returned to practice Wednesday, while WR Elijah Moore (concussion) did not.
The Titans, meanwhile, could be without their top two receivers on Sunday. A.J. Brown (hamstring) was already week-to-week. Now Julio Jones’ status is up in the air after receiving treatment for a leg injury, per NFL Network.
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