Overview
- Johnson said he is doing extra running and cutting out sugary drinks this week to maximize speed before facing Jackson.
- He studied Myles Garrett’s four-sack outing against Baltimore and emphasized staying active with a high motor to finish plays.
- Returning from last season’s torn Achilles, Johnson has three sacks this year after a brief ankle setback and drew praise from coordinator Steve Wilks.
- Jackson missed Wednesday’s practice with an ankle issue, returned Thursday, and is expected to play after being sacked five times in Cleveland.
- Context for the Jets includes a 2-8 record, recent trades of Sauce Gardner and Quinnen Williams, and teammate Kris Boyd recovering in hospital after a shooting.