Overview
- Captain Quinnen Williams said the defense is the reason for the winless start and described it as "probably the worst defense in the league."
- New York is allowing 31.4 points per game, ranks 22nd in yards allowed, and is giving up 140.4 rushing yards per game.
- The Jets are the first team since turnovers were tracked to have zero takeaways through five games, and they have only three sacks since a four-sack opener.
- Pro Football Focus credits the unit with 49 missed tackles, tied for the most in the NFL, as penalties continue to be a persistent problem.
- Edge rusher Jermaine Johnson returned to limited practice and is trending toward playing Denver in London on Sunday, while Wilks emphasizes tackling and third-down execution in practice.