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Marcus Maye, Quinnen Williams among Jets’ Studs & Duds win over Steelers

The Jets did what they had to do to knock off the Steelers in an ugly 16-10 win at MetLife Stadium on Sunday.

Adam Gase told his team that if they were going to pull off an upset against the Steelers in Week 16, it would come in low-scoring fashion.

The Jets did just that, barely pulling out an ugly victory over Pittsburgh by a final score of 16-10. Nothing was pretty about the Jets’ win, but the defense stood on its head yet again though, intercepting Devlin Hodges twice.

The Jets’ gameplan was to not turn over the football. The team’s only turnover came right before halftime and led to the Steelers’ only touchdown of the game. Sam Darnold and the Jets offense were unspectacular, but they did just enough to get Le’Veon Bell and Hines Ward a victory against their former team.

Here are the best and worst players from the Jets’ latest win.

Stud: S Marcus Maye

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While Marcus Maye has played an above-average center field position in the secondary for Gang Green, he’s been forced to play out of position and has subsequently struggled.

Fortunately for Maye, with Jamal Adams returning to the starting lineup, he was able to slide over to his natural position and made the Steelers pay. Maye’s interception of Devlin Hodges in the end zone was the final straw for Mike Tomlin, who yanked Hodges in favor of Mason Rudolph until an injury forced Rudolph out of action.

In addition to Maye’s third career interception, he added four tackles in the Jets 16-10 win over the Steelers. He also made a game-saving play in coverage, breaking up a game-winning touchdown catch from James Washington with less than a minute remaining in the game.

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Jets vs. Steelers inactives: Jamal Adams, Brian Poole return against Pittsburgh

Jets vs. Steelers inactives report for Week 16.

The Jets are finally getting healthy on defense.

Jamal Adams, Brian Poole, Arthur Maulet and Quinnen Williams are all returning for Gang Green against the Steelers in Week 16. Adams, Poole and Maulet have missed the Jets’ last two games, while Williams sat out in Week 15 after suffering a stinger against the Dolphins.

New York’s defense got thrashed by the Baltimore Ravens a week ago, but with three starters in the secondary back on the field and Williams back in the trenches, things just got a bit tougher for a Pittsburgh squad in need of a win to keep its playoff hopes alive.

While the Jets get healthy on defense, their offense continues to be plagued by injuries. Starting offensive lineman Tom Compton and wide receiver Demaryius Thomas are both inactive on Sunday, leaving New York with two gaping holes to fill.

The Jets will turn to either Conor McDermott or Brent Qvale on the line in place of Compton, while Vyncint Smith will see an increased role in Adam Gase’s wide receiver rotation. Josh Malone could also see some snaps at wideout after being promoted from the practice squad to the 53-man roster earlier this week.

As for the Steelers, they enter the week relatively healthy with arguably their best player returning. Wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster is back and will play for the first time in a month, giving quarterback Devlin Hodges a big-time weapon to work with.

Jets vs. Steelers: Game info, where to watch, notes

Here’s everything you need to know for the Jets’ matchup with the Steelers.

The New York Jets will host their last home game of the season when the Pittsburgh Steelers come to MetLife Stadium on Sunday.

New York is getting back a bevy of key players from injuries in Jamal Adams, Quinnen Williams, Brian Poole and Arthur Maulet. It’s also a revenge game for Le’Veon Bell as he’s going up against his former team for the first time after spending the first five years of his career in Pittsburgh.

For the Jets, it’s all about gaining some confidence heading into next season. Sam Darnold needs to finish his sophomore season strong after a year that hasn’t gone as expected. Ending on a high note at MetLife would be a step in the right direction for Darnold heading into 2020.

Defensively, the Jets have to throw a variety of different looks at rookie quarterback Devlin Hodges. Gregg Williams has to disguise some coverages and send pressure to Hodges to force him to make mistakes.

As for the Steelers, they need this win in order to secure a spot in the playoffs. They are 8-6 on the season and are currently the six seed in the AFC Wild Card race. They control their own destiny and a win over the Jets would go a long way in helping them make the playoffs.

Here’s everything you need to know for Sunday’s game:

  • Who: New York Jets vs. Pittsburgh Steelers
  • When: 1:00 p.m. ET, Sunday, December 22, 2019
  • Where: MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey
  • TV/Radio: CBS, ESPN 98.7 F.M. For a Spanish broadcast check out 1050 AM ESPN
  • Livestream: fuboTV (try it free)
  • Line: Steelers -3.5

Jets injury report: Jets list nine players as questionable vs. Steelers

The Jets have nine players listed as questionable for Sunday’s game against the Steelers.

The Jets will get back some important pieces for Sunday’s game against the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Jamal Adams. (ankle), Henry Anderson (shoulder), Kelvin Beachum (ankles), Arthur Maulet (calf), Steve McLendon (knee/hip), Brian Poole (concussion/ankle), Robby Anderson (illness), Bilal Powell (ankle) and Quinnen Williams (neck) are all listed as questionable, but all should play on Sunday.

Adams, Poole, Maulet and Williams are all set to make their return after sitting out the past couple of games. As for players that are unlikely to play, Demaryius Thomas (knee/hamstring) and Tom Compton (calf) both missed practice on Friday and are listed as doubtful.

The Steelers will have all of their players that appeared on the injury report this week available.

Jets Injury Report: An illness keeps Robby Anderson out of practice on Thursday

Jets wideout Robby Anderson was a non-participant in practice on Thursday due to an illness that resulted in him being sent home.

Add Robby Anderson to the list of Jets who have succumbed to illness in recent weeks.

Anderson was sent home from team facilities and did not practice on Thursday. Tom Compton (calf) and Demaryius Thomas (knee/hamstring) were also sidelined due to injury.

Anderson’s illness doesn’t seem to be serious and his status for this week is not currently in question. The Jets will need Anderson on the field if they want to have any chance at knocking off Pittsburgh, as the Temple product has been on a tear in recent weeks.

Compton and Thomas have not practiced this week and are questionable for Sunday’s game against the Steelers in Week 16. New York signed wide receiver Josh Malone to their active roster on Thursday, which could be an indication of the direction Thomas is trending with Sunday approaching.

Jamal Adams, Henry Anderson, Kelvin Beachum, Arthur Maulet, Steve McLendon, Brian Poole, Bilal Powell, Quinnen Williams and B.J. Bello were all limited in practice on Thursday. All nine players are trending towards suiting up against the Steelers.

Limiting Steelers’ running game among 4 keys to Jets defense

The potential return of Jamal Adams and Quinnen Williams should help the Jets defense stop the Steelers running game.

After getting shellacked by the Ravens last week, the Jets have had ample time to prepare for a Steelers squad whose playoff hopes are on life support.

New York is getting healthy on defense and could see the return of at least three key contributors this weekend. The game carries little meaning in the grand scheme of things, but a solid showing against Pittsburgh could help bolster the team’s mentality heading into the offseason as it gears up for next season.

The Steelers are a strange team. Their offense should be one of the best in the league with solid weapons in the receiving and running game, but they’ve struggled at times throughout the season due in large part to a rash of injuries. Nevertheless, they sit at 8-6 with a shot at the playoffs. They’re starting undrafted free agent rookie Devlin Hodges once again, who has struggled at times but remains 3-1 as a starter.

This game won’t define the Jets’ season, but it could define the Steelers if New York can hold off Pittsburgh. With that being said, here are four keys to the Jets defense in Week 16.

Sack the duck

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The Steelers’ offense has been hit-or-miss with Devlin Hodges under center, but the Bills showed everyone this past week that pressuring Hodges can limit his ability to run the offense.

The Bills sacked Hodges four times last week and the young Steelers quarterback finished with four turnovers, and a 43.9 quarterback rating in a costly 17-10 loss.

The Jets haven’t been great at getting to the quarterback lately and could struggle against a Steelers offensive line that has allowed the 25th-most sacks in the league this season. Sacks will be hard to come by, but just pressuring Hodges might be enough to slow down Pittsburgh’s offense.

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Jets Injury Report: Jamal Adams, Quinnen Williams limited on Wednesday

Jets Injury Report 12/18.

Jamal Adams and Quinnen Williams both took a major step in the right direction on Wednesday, as they participated in practice on a limited basis.

Adams (ankle) and Williams (neck) are now positioned to return to action against the Steelers on Sunday barring any setbacks. Williams sat out New York’s Thursday night matchup with the Ravens last week after suffering a stinger against the Dolphins, while Adams has missed Gang Green’s last two games after injuring his ankle against the Bengals in Week 13.

“The chances of me playing this week are very high,” Adams said after practice.

Adams isn’t the only Jets defensive back who could return against Pittsburgh. Cornerback Brian Poole is in the later stages of concussion protocol and could play against the Steelers assuming he passes testing.

As for Wednesday’s non-participants, Tom Compton sat out with a calf injury. If Compton can’t go against Pittsburgh, the Jets will turn to either Conor McDermott or Brent Qvale, who was activated from injured reserve last week.

Demaryius Thomas also missed practice on Wednesday due to knee and hamstring injuries. Thomas did not play against the Ravens and his status against Steelers is up in the air.

6 young Jets with a chance to impress over New York’s final 2 games

The Jets Wire takes a crack at listing the six young Jets players with a chance to make a name for themselves with two games remaining.

With the Jets having just two games remaining this season, the team has a real chance to take a seat and step into self-evaluation mode.

New York has nothing to play for, while its next two opponents, Pittsburgh and Buffalo, have playoff sights with two weeks remaining in the 2019 season. Now is a chance for the Jets’ young players to step up, especially with the injury bug allowing for these opportunities.

The Jets have used 70 players this season, which is the most in the NFL. When Jeff Smith, a UDFA WR out of Boston Collge was placed on injured reserve, he became the 17th Jet to hit IR this season. That high number has enabled some of the Jets’ younger players, including multiple names from the 2019 draft class, to see increased playing time.

With that said, here are six young Jets with a chance to impress over New York’s final two games.

TE Trevon Wesco

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The Jets’ fourth-round pick out of West Virginia has seen limited playing time, mostly as a full-back, but Wesco has a chance to see increased opportunities.

New York placed Ryan Griffin on season-ending injured reserve with an ankle injury, while Daniel Brown missed multiple assignments in the Jets’ 42-21 loss to Baltimore.

Wesco has one career catch for 15 yards and one rushing attempt for two yards. Both of his touches came in the Jets’ 34-27 win over the Giants. With Sam Darnold in need of another security blanket, look for Wesco to make an impact in both the passing and blocking game.

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Jets Rookie Power Rankings: An uneventful night for New York’s rookie class

Jets Wire’s latest edition of rookie power rankings comes on the heels of Gang Green’s 42-21 loss to the Ravens on Thursday night.

As expected, the Ravens took it to the Jets on Thursday night football, dominating from start to finish en route to a 42-21 blowout victory.

The end result of New York’s Week 15 showdown with Baltimore should come as no surprise. The Jets are severely banged up on both sides of the ball and didn’t stand much of a chance against a healthy Ravens team who has dominated for most of 2019.

Unfortunately for Gang Green’s rookies, the injury bug has bitten half of the group. Kyron Brown is done for the season with a quad injury, while Chuma Edoga and Quinnen Williams were both sidelined against the Ravens. That makes for a rather uneventful latest edition of Jets Wire’s rookie power rankings series, but we’re going to do some evaluating nonetheless.

Here’s where New York’s rookie class stands after Week 15.

No. 5: OT Chuma Edoga

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Last Week: Not Ranked

Ironically, Edoga is back in the rankings due to an injury.

With Kyron Brown on injured reserve, Edoga slides into the back end of the rankings despite sitting out against the Ravens. The hope is that he can return against the Steelers in Week 16, but the Jets aren’t going to rush him back into action.

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Jets vs. Ravens: Robby Anderson’s hot streak among 4 things to know

The Jets will need their No. 1 wide receiver to ball out against one of the best pass defenses in the league in the Ravens.

The Jets are in Baltimore Thursday night to face the Ravens in a clash of two teams headed in opposite directions.

The Ravens, with an MVP candidate in Lamar Jackson and a defense that hasn’t allowed 20 points in five weeks, are 11-2 and poised for the first seed in the AFC playoffs. The Jets, meanwhile, were mathematically eliminated from earning a playoff berth despite a comeback win over the lifeless Dolphins.  

An upset over the Ravens would be one of the most shocking stories of this season, but it will take a lot for this Jets team to deliver it. Besides the injuries, which continue to afflict the Jets, the offense looks inept even against the worst defenses and isn’t designed to compete in a shootout. Against the red-hot Ravens, they’ll need to score on almost every position to stay competitive in this game.

Here are four things you need to know for the Jets’ Week 15 clash. 

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