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3 keys to a Jets victory vs. the Patriots in Week 3

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

The New York Jets will hope to add a win to their 2024 record in Week 3. The team will host the New England Patriots at MetLife Stadium on Thursday.

As usual, it will never be a walk in the park in the NFL. If the Jets (1-1) expect to beat the Pats (1-1), there will be a few key things New York will have to focus on against New England.

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

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

Keep stepping up

New York Jets linebacker Jamien Sherwood.
Jets linebacker Jamien Sherwood (USAT)

The Jets are likely to have multiple players on defense missing in their home opener. Pass rusher Jermaine Johnson (Achilles) is out. Linebacker CJ Mosley (toe) is listed as questionable. Cornerbacks Michael Carter II (ankle) and DJ Reed (knee) will play but are not going to be 100 percent and others could rotate in.

Head coach Robert Saleh has to put his players in the best positions to make sure the defense doesn’t miss a beat. Specifically, the Jets need to slow down Patriots rushers Rhamondre Stevenson and Antonio Gibson.

Give Aaron time

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The Jets had one of their best offensive line performances in a long time against the Tennessee Titans during their 24-17 win last week. Quarterback Aaron Rodgers does not look like his Hall of Fame resume as of now, but if you give him time, he can clearly get the ball in the right places.

Establish the run

(Imagn)

The story of the 2024 Jets through two games are running backs Breece Hall and Braelon Allen. Both of them performed well in their own right–And link this to the key above is factual as well.

If Hall and Allen keep rolling (the offensive line must continue to help here), it will keep the Patriots defense on their toes. That will allow Rodgers to get to ball out to the likes of Garrett Wilson & Co. at the playmaker positions. The Patriots won’t stand much of a chance if this happens.

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Jets’ Robert Saleh updates injuries for Michael Carter II, CJ Mosley, DJ Reed

Jets’ Robert Saleh updates injuries for Michael Carter II, CJ Mosley, DJ Reed

New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh provided both good and injury news on Monday. Following his team’s 24-17 Week 2 win over the Tennessee Titans, Saleh noted three names.

At the top, linebacker Jermaine Johnson (Achilles) has indeed sustained a season-ending injury. But the player gave us that news, not the coach.

Ahead of facing the New England Patriots (1-1) in Week 3’s “Thursday Night Football” matchup, we now have more context on the statuses of cornerback Michael Carter II, linebacker CJ Mosley and cornerback DJ Reed thanks to Saleh.

On the negative side of the ledger, the ankle injury Carter has is not going anywhere. The coach did say the Jets are “hopeful” Carter can play against the Pats but added his ankle is going to be a problem for the foreseeable future. Carter featured in a limited role against the Titans.

Relating to Mosley and Reed, they did not fare as well in Tennessee. Reed (knee) did not play. Mosley started but left the game and did not return because of a toe injury.

Saleh kept his cards close to his chest on that pair. All he said was, once again, “hopeful.”

Regarding Saleh’s more interesting update on Carter’s outlook, see the attached clip below:

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Jets’ Michael Carter II questionable to return vs. 49ers

#Jets’ Michael Carter II questionable to return vs. #49ers:

The New York Jets are down a defensive back on a poor day for their defense against the San Francisco 49ers.

The team has announced that cornerback Michael Carter II is questionable to return with an ankle injury:

Carter went down in the fourth quarter with New York trailing 26-13 in San Francisco in their season opener against the 49ers. Only a few plays later, the Niners kicked a field goal.

Carter was spotted going into the blue medical on the Jets’ sideline after grabbing his lower leg. Prior to departing the contest, Carter had two tackles.

Jets Wire will provide updates as information is made available.

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Former Duke football star signs three-year extension with New York Jets

Former Duke cornerback Michael Carter II signed a three-year extension worth more than $30 million with the New York Jets on Tuesday.

Former Duke football star Michael Carter II signed a three-year extension with the New York Jets on Tuesday, according to a report from NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero.

Pelissero reported that the contract, which keeps Carter with the Jets through the 2027 season, is worth $30.75 million with more than $19 million guaranteed. He officially becomes the highest-paid slot cornerback in NFL history.

Carter, whom the Jets drafted in the 2021, has teamed with superstar cornerback Sauce Gardner and DJ Reed to form the most intimidating pass defense in the league. The Jets finished second in the NFL with 168.3 passing yards allowed per game last season, their second consecutive season giving up fewer than 200 yards per contest.

The former fifth-round draft pick has 185 total tackles, 23 pass deflections, and two interceptions through his first three NFL seasons. He played in 46 games across his four years with the Blue Devils (2017-20), intercepting four passes and breaking up 24 others.

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The Jets get the 2024 season underway against the San Francisco 49ers on Monday night.

Michael Carter II PFF’s top slot corner in coverage snaps per reception allowed

No slot cornerback is allowing fewer receptions per coverage snaps than the Jets’ own Michael Carter II.

Most that aren’t fully familiar with the Jets’ secondary at least know who Sauce Gardner is and maybe D.J. Reed. Casuals may not know about slot cornerback Michael Carter II. They should at some point because Carter has been one of the best slot corners in the NFL and 2023 is just the latest example.

Pro Football Focus currently has Carter as the No. 1 slot cornerback regarding coverage snaps per reception allowed with 17.1. In other words, Carter allows a reception once out of every 17 snaps he plays in a game. To put that into perspective, Carter played 39 snaps against the Texans, so he would allow just two receptions in that amount of playing time. Not bad for the “third cornerback” on the Jets.

Carter has allowed just 22 receptions for 171 yards and only one touchdown in 330 coverage snaps. That touchdown came way back in Week 1 against the Buffalo Bills.

Carter has an overall grade of 74.1, tied with Dallas’ Stephon Gilmore for 21st among cornerbacks in the league. Some teams don’t have a single cornerback in the top 25. The Jets have three — Gardner ranks 5th at 84.3; Reed is 9th at 82.7.

The entire Jets defense has been stellar as usual but Carter is once again showing why he is extremely underrated across the league.

Jets Wednesday injury report: Michael Carter looks unlikely for Friday, Duane Brown decision Thursday

Michael Carter II looks unlikely to play Friday while the Jets have to make a decision by Thursday on Duane Brown.

The Jets may have to try and stop Miami’s offense Friday without nickel cornerback Michael Carter II. After missing Sunday’s game against the Buffalo Bills, Carter is looking unlikely to play Friday against the Dolphins after missing practice Wednesday with a hamstring injury following him being listed as out during Tuesday’s walkthrough. It may be another week with Brandin Echols in the slot.

The other big story of the week involves offensive tackle Duane Brown (hip). The Jets have to make a decision on Brown by Thursday, as that is the final day of his 21-day practice window to be activated from injured reserve. If the Jets do not activate Brown Thursday, then he is out for the rest of the season. Brown has been listed as a full participant since having his window opened but it may be a 50/50 chance of him returning.

Mekhi Becton (ankle/knee) is pushing to play Friday but the injury was affecting him during Wednesday’s practice. He was limited Wednesday. He could be a game-time decision. The good news up front for New York is that the Jets should at least have Billy Turner available if need be. Turner practiced in full after missing time with a finger injury.

In terms of available players, everyone practiced in some capacity except for Carter and everyone who did practice was a full participant except for Becton and linebacker Sam Eguavoen (hip).

Jets Week 11 inactives: Michael Carter II out vs. Bills

Jets Week 11 inactives: Michael Carter II out vs. Bills

The Jets released one Michael Carter a few days ago and now will be without the other for Week 11 against the Buffalo Bills.

Nickel cornerback Michael Carter II is among the inactives Sunday. Carter was a late addition to the injury report with a hamstring injury and was questionable for Sunday. He is now officially out. Look for Brandin Echols to step in at the slot corner position in place of Carter.

The rest of the Jets’ inactives:

WR Randall Cobb
LB Sam Eguavoen
OL Billy Turner
LB Chazz Surratt
DL Carl Lawson
OL Austin Deculus

The Jets are indeed starting to go a bit younger Sunday. Israel Abanikanda and Jason Brownlee are both active Sunday and it wouldn’t be surprising to see the Jets start using Jeremy Ruckert more as well.

But on a day where the Jets really could use all hands on deck as they look for the season sweep of Buffalo, not having Carter in the defensive backfield will certainly sting.

Taking a look back at the Jets’ 2021 NFL draft class

The Jets released RB Michael Carter on Tuesday and we recap how the team’s 2021 NFL draft class has fared thus far.

The New York Jets are amid a two-game skid right now, being outscored by the Los Angeles Chargers and the Las Vegas Raiders 43-18 in the last two weeks. The Jets held a players-only meeting on Tuesday, and running back Michael Carter was released shortly after.

We are now in the third year of Robert Saleh and Joe Douglas being the head coach-general manager duo for the Jets. The 2021 NFL draft was the first one Saleh and Douglas took part in together, beginning a regime that had fans in New York optimistic about the future.

With the offense struggling with Zach Wilson under center, and Carter being released, now is as good a time as ever to recap how New York’s 2021 NFL draft class has fared thus far.

6 Jets to watch in Week 9 vs. Chargers

Here are six players to watch from the Jets in their Monday night matchup against the Chargers in Week 9.

The New York Jets are gearing up for another primetime game in Week 9 as they are set to host the Los Angeles Chargers on Monday Night Football. The Jets came from behind to defeat the New York Giants 13-10 in overtime in Week 8 to improve to 4-3 on the season.

On the other hand, the Chargers snapped a two-game losing streak by beating the Chicago Bears 30-13 on Sunday Night Football in Week 8. Los Angeles is a 3-4 team that has an up-and-coming star quarterback in Justin Herbert leading its offense.

Ahead of Monday night’s matchup versus the Chargers, here are six players to watch from the Jets.

6 Jets to watch in Week 2 vs. Cowboys

We have six players to watch from the Jets in their Week 2 road matchup against the Cowboys.

The outlook on the New York Jets has drastically changed entering the team’s Week 2 road matchup against the Dallas Cowboys despite beating the Buffalo Bills in overtime. Aaron Rodgers suffered a season-ending torn Achilles on his first offensive drive versus the Bills in Week 1, which has seen the Jets go from slight underdogs to nearly double-digit underdogs for Sunday’s meeting with the Cowboys.

Zach Wilson is slated to start under center for New York against an elite Dallas defense that just blanked the New York Giants to open the season. It will be a battle between two of the elite defensive units in the NFL on Sunday.

Ahead of a pivotal matchup versus the Cowboys, we have six players to watch for the Jets in Week 2.