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3 keys to a Jets victory in Week 10 against the Cardinals

3 keys to a Jets victory in Week 10 against the Cardinals

The New York Jets will hope to add a win to their record in 2024 in Week 10 on the road when they face the Arizona Cardinals.

As usual, it will never be a walk in the park in the NFL. If the Jets (3-6) expect to beat the Cardinals (5-4), there will be a few key things New York will have to focus on against Arizona.

Here are three keys to the Jets pulling out a victory against the Cardinals:

Stop The Run

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While The Jets were victorious in Week 9 over Houston, their run defense continues to struggle as the Texans rushed for close to 200 yards on the ground. Arizona has an underrated running back in James Conner, who already has four games with over 100 yards rushing, and is averaging over 4.5 yards a carry.

The Jets defense has given up an average of 132.6 yards on the ground this season and it could be a long afternoon if they don’t find a way to shut down Conner and the Cardinals running game.

Contain Kyler Murray

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Murray has been average at best this season, but that doesn’t mean he won’t make an impact when given the opportunity.

The Jets defense has a tendency to over pursue on the pass rush, which could free up plenty of field for the Arizona QB to hurt them with his legs. New York’s linebackers will need to be more disciplined, especially along the sidelines, and force Murray into more passing situation, where he’s been very inconsistent.

Play Four Quarters of Football

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It felt like more of the same with the Jets during the first half of last week’s win over Houston.

They struggled on offense, relied too much on their defense to keep the game from getting out of hand and when they finally got some points on the board, another self-inflicted wound negated the touchdown after receiver Malachi Corley dropped the ball before crossing the goal line.

The Jets offense woke up in the second half, scoring three times to beat the Texans and keep their season alive. New York has zero margin for error the rest of the way and they cannot afford to have another slow start on offense.  Arizona’s defense has struggled this season, allowing an average of 361.4 yards of total offense, including an average of 228.6 yards through the air.  This is a winnable game for the New York if they play complete football on both sides of the ball for both halves instead of just one.

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3 keys to a Jets victory vs. the Cardinals in Week 10

3 keys to a Jets victory vs. the Cardinals in Week 10:

The New York Jets will hope to add a win to their record in 2024 in Week 10. The team will face the Arizona Cardinals on the road.

As usual, it will never be a walk in the park in the NFL. If the Jets (3-6) expect to beat the Cards (5-4), there will be a few key things New York will have to focus on against Arizona.

It will have to be a full-team effort, make no mistake. But these factors could weigh heavy on whether or not New York leave with a win or loss.

Here are three keys to the Jets pulling out a victory against the Cardinals:

Contain Kyler

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The Cardinals have plenty of threats on offense such as running back James Conner and rookie wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. However, the dual-threat that Arizona quarterback Kyler Murray is always the real concern when facing the Cards. The Jets defense has to contain him.

Start fast and clean

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A problem the Jets have had in recent weeks is starting a game slow and penalties are a big reason why that has happened. Many will point toward interim head coach Jeff Ulbrich as the person who has to put his best foot forward to make sure everything goes according to plan in this area.

Give Aaron time

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As we’ve seen time and time again, when the Jets’ offensive line gives quarterback Aaron Rodgers time to get the ball out, New York sees successes. Keep Rodgers upright, especially considering the Cardinals just tried to add to their pass rush (Baron Browning) at the 2024 NFL trade deadline.

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What Jets’ Jeff Ulbrich said about Mike Williams trade

What Jets’ Jeff Ulbrich said about Mike Williams trade

The New York Jets decided to ship out Mike Williams at the 2024 NFL trade deadline.

The Jets (3-6) dealt Williams to the Pittsburgh Steelers. It deal fetched New York a fifth-round draft pick at next year’s draft.

As for why the deal happened, head coach Jeff Ulbrich didn’t say much about it. He said both the team and player likely played a role in why things didn’t work out in New York but that’s it.

“For a lot of different reasons,” Ulbrich said.

On the flip side, general manager Joe Douglas was more direct. The GM noted Williams coming off an ACL injury in 2023 put him behind the eight ball and the acquisition of receiver Davante Adams.

Ulbrich’s full analysis of the deal can be found in the clip below:

Jets WR Davante Adams has to dust the Cardinals in the desert

Jets WR Davante Adams has to dust the Cardinals in the desert

New York Jets wide receiver Davante Adams needs a repeat performance from week nine if his team is going to beat the Arizona Cardinals in Week 10. Adams will have opportunities to win versus man coverage and must be a serviceable target for quarterback Aaron Rodgers to target on the outside.

Adams tallied seven receptions, 91 yards, and a touchdown in a win versus the Houston Texans last Thursday night. With a time of possession total of just 26:18, the Jets yielded three passing touchdowns and Rodgers only failed on 10 of his 32 pass attempts.

 

However, five punts were the result of stalled drives and a third-down conversion rate of just 41 percent. Adams and the Jets offense can’t get caught up in the same lack of execution versus the Cardinals (5-4). Instead, the Jets (3-6) must neutralize the blitz by opting for the quick pass, and this means using three-step drops where Rodgers has struggled this season.

If the Jets are going to win, Adams or teammate Garrett Wilson will need to keep the offense ahead of the chains. A reliance on the Jets wide receivers to win at the line of scrimmage and produce yards after the catch will be pivotal.

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WATCH: Jets’ Jeff Ulbrich locker room speech post-Texans win

WATCH: Jets’ Jeff Ulbrich locker room speech post-Texans win

New York Jets interim head coach Jeff Ulbrich made his post-win locker room speech in Week 9 all about his team.

Then in due course, following the 21-13 victory, attention was turned to the head coach by team owner Woody Johnson.

After Ulbrich broke it down to his players, as he discussed the “outside noise” before the game, Johnson awarded Ulbrich with the game ball.

After all, it was the first win of Ulbrich’s brief head coaching career.

Check out the special moment in the clip below:

Jets locker room react to Jeff Ulbrich’s first win: ‘Proud of him’

Jets locker room react to Jeff Ulbrich’s first win: ‘Proud of him’

It ook  a few tries, but Jeff Ulbrich is on the board with his first win.

The New York Jets (3-6) snapped their five-game losing skid against the Houston Texans (6-3) in Week 9. The Jets took a 21-13 win.

After it taking a few tries, New York’s locker room was proud of their interim head coach. Players from both sides of the ball made their feelings known.

“Proud of him,” cornerback Sauce Gardner said.

A roundup of reactions to Ulbrich’s first win can be found below:

What Jets’ Jeff Ulbrich said about Malachi Corley’s goal-line mistake

What Jets’ Jeff Ulbrich said about Malachi Corley’s goal-line mistake

In the end, the New York Jets escaped victorious.

But for a moment, it looked like the team’s world was about to crumble (again) thanks to Malachi Corley’s error.

In a tied scoreless game against the Texans (6-3), the Jets (3-6) appeared to score first. Corley was crossing the goal line with the ball but made a huge error by dropping the pigskin before he broke the line.

The ball hit the ground and went out of the end zone. By rule, that’s a touchback and the ball was awarded to the Texans.

In the end, New York won 21-13. Even so, head coach Jeff Ulbrich had plenty to say about Corley’s gaff. He explained what he told Corley.

“First of all, you can’t do that.,” Ulbrich said. “And second of all, You owe us one.”

It certain is a moment the rookie has to learn from and cannot let happen again.

For Ulbrich’s full reaction can be found below:

Jets vs. Texans: Quincy Williams will need to mix it up with Joe Mixon

Jets vs. Texans: Quincy Williams will need to mix it up with Joe Mixon

Ranking No. 17 in opponent rush yards per game wasn’t the ideal plan for linebacker Quincy Williams and the New York Jets (2-6)  in 2024.

Still, Williams must help to nullify Houston Texans running back Joe Mixon at MetLife Stadium on Thursday night in Week 9. 

Mixon had 102 yards on 25 carries versus the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday, but on a short week notice, he’ll be challenged by a physical Jets defense.

With linebacker C.J Mosley still a question mark, Williams is the man needed to make an impact on defense versus the run.



Williams had eight tackles in a 25-22 loss to the New England Patriots in Week 8, working a heavy load versus a total of 31 running plays. Williams and the defensive unit should expect a similar offensive attack from the Texans (6-2) who are without star wide receivers Stefon Diggs (knee) and Nico Collins (hamstring) on Thursday.   

Expect Mixon and quarterback C.J Stroud to be highly operative in play-action. Williams must be able to diagnose the Houston offense pre-snap to be effective. If not, Stroud may shred the Jets with passing targets to tight end Dalton Schultz.

Ultimately, if Williams and the New York defense can force enough punts in a low scoring affair, they might be able to ride their home crowd into victory land to stop this never ending losing streak.

Aaron Rodgers isn’t premium and the Jets need fuel after 25-22 Patriots loss

Aaron Rodgers isn’t premium and the Jets need fuel after 25-22 Patriots loss

New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers has fully consumed the mental capacity of fans and teammates in 2024. Yet, his leadership has only led to a spiraling losing streak and increased dissonance from the Jets franchise.

Jets fans may want to blame the defense following a 25-22 loss to the New England Patriots in Week 8, but Rodgers and the offense have been a complete drag, continuously starting games slow. Statistical showings may hint that Rodgers was more effective then in prior weeks but with a 40% conversion rate on third down on Sunday, the Jets are spending far too much time racking up yards and not touchdowns.   

Rodgers went 17 for 28 and featured two touchdowns through 57 total plays, leaving just enough room for New England’s tentative backup quarterback Jacoby Brissett to steal the win. Rodgers and the offense averaged 5.9 yards per play and both running backs in Breece Hall and Braelon Allen shared a decent volume of carries. So why is everything on Rodgers one might ask?

Well, with Rodgers’ name undeniably set on the NFL’s Mount Rushmore due to his career success, critics have been totally dissonant towards his indicatively mediocre play of late. Rodgers’ one touchdown per half contribution is not sufficient enough for the Jets who need premium passing to compete in the AFC this season.   

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Sauce Gardner and the Jets’ defense is suffering Jet lag and here’s why

Sauce Gardner and the Jets’ defense is suffering Jet lag and here’s why

Injuries, fatigue, trauma, and locker room unrest all have worked to depreciate the New York Jets defense led by All-Pro Sauce Gardner. 

After building rapport under Jeff Ulbrich as the former defensive coordinator in 2022, Gardner and company were forced to compromise Ulbrich’s leadership due to his transition over to interim head coach just weeks ago. 

Countless Jets players suffered injuries on defense this season including defensive end Jermaine Johnson, defensive back D.J Reed, safety Chuck Clark, and linebacker C.J Mosley who missed three of the Jets’ seven games this season.

Gardner hasn’t missed any games this season however, and him and all-pro linebacker Quincy Williams have done everything in their power to maintain Ulbrich’s standard. Thanks to Gardner and others, the Jets still rank No. 2 in the NFL in opponent pass yards allowed per game and rank No. 16 in opponent rush yards per game.

It doesn’t end there. What about the excessive offensive turnovers yielded by quarterback Aaron Rodgers? Those Jets’ turnovers have a trickle-down effect, playing against both the attrition and morale of the team defense. Since Gardner’s youth doesn’t merit him the vocal platform to scorn a teammate of Rodgers’ magnitude, he and others have been forced to suffer in silence internally.

Whether Gardner, Ulbrich , or Jets fans admit it or not, Rodgers’ inflated ego has fully consumed the Jets’ locker room. With a offensive third-down conversion rate of 31% over the last three games, Gardner and the defense haven’t really gotten much from their hall of fame quarterback, one they believed would take them to the next level.

Offensive struggles have only perpetuated a undertone of pessimism and if the Jets’ defense doesn’t get a tangible (not vocal) contribution from Rodgers in week 8, their jet lag may continue. 

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