Jets' Defense Shines Amid Offensive Struggles

Despite ranking 31st in overall offense, the Jets' defense has not allowed a 300-yard passer in 26 games, the second-longest active streak in the NFL.

• The Jets' defense has been a key factor in keeping the team in the playoff hunt, despite the offense ranking 31st overall in the NFL.
• The defense has held its own against some of the NFL's top quarterbacks, including Justin Herbert, Josh Allen, Patrick Mahomes, and Jalen Hurts, not allowing a 300-yard passer in 26 games.
• The Jets' defense ranks among the NFL's leaders in several categories, including ninth in total defense, third in passing defense, fourth in red-zone defense, and tied for eighth in scoring.
• The team is also tied for ninth in the league with 13 takeaways, a focus for the defense, which aims to lead in turnovers and set up scores.
• One area the Jets' defense seeks to improve is their run defense, which currently ranks 30th in the league.

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