Ashton Jeanty has faced challenges since joining the NFL. Drafted as the sixth overall pick last year by the Raiders, he has yet to prove he deserves that high selection. His rookie season saw him average just 3.7 yards per carry, and this season that number has dropped to 3.1, which places him 49th in the league. So far, he has managed to rush for only 328 yards over the first seven games.
Despite the Raiders’ struggles, including a four-game losing streak, the 22-year-old exuded confidence when discussing the Jets, suggesting their defense could actually make him appear quite impressive. “I think we can definitely get the run game going, get back on track and just really get after these guys,” Jeanty stated recently. “There are a couple of guys out there that don’t really want to tackle, but I’m not going to say names.”
Some Jets defenders acknowledged Jeanty’s remarks but opted not to retaliate. Safety Minkah Fitzpatrick commented, “Of course, whenever our name is brought up, it catches our eye, but the way I operate, I go out there and play 110 percent effort, no matter who I’m playing against, no matter what they say. Obviously, certain things can add a little more fuel to the fire, but at the end of the day, I gotta go out there and do my job.”
Jets cornerback Jarvis Brownlee responded to Jeanty via social media—“Stand on that, woe,” he posted—and later reiterated his thoughts simply by stating, “We’re gonna see Sunday.”
Jeanty likely feels emboldened by the Jets’ defensive statistics, where they are currently ranked 24th in rushing yards allowed per game (128.1) and 21st in missed tackles (12.9 percent). In a recent game against the Dolphins, the Jets allowed 156 rushing yards, with Miami’s Ollie Gordon II causing a career-high 10 missed tackles. Miami sealed their first win of the season with a 63-yard touchdown, which highlighted a missed tackle by Fitzpatrick.
However, in their upcoming face-off, the Jets are up against an offense that struggles significantly, ranking 31st for both rushing yards per game (74.7) and yards per carry (3.0).
Defensive coordinator Brian Duker expressed confidence in his team, saying, “I’ve got plenty of confidence in our guys. I think it can be better. Obviously, overall there’s certainly room for improvement. I’m always going to want more in that area as well.” He did mention specific technical issues from the last game that he wasn’t pleased with, emphasizing the need to improve this week.
Returning to MetLife Stadium after receiving boos from their fans last week, the Jets face mounting pressure. Head coach Aaron Glenn is under scrutiny, star player Garrett Wilson is creeping into trade conversations, and yet another disappointing season looms.
Finding motivation shouldn’t be a challenge for them. As linebacker Demario Davis succinctly put it, “It’s bulletin board material, nothing other than that. I’m big on the game is played inside the white lines. Simple as that.”
Ashton Jeanty provides the Jets with motivation through a comment about their defense.
Ashton Jeanty has faced challenges since joining the NFL. Drafted as the sixth overall pick last year by the Raiders, he has yet to prove he deserves that high selection. His rookie season saw him average just 3.7 yards per carry, and this season that number has dropped to 3.1, which places him 49th in the league. So far, he has managed to rush for only 328 yards over the first seven games.
Despite the Raiders’ struggles, including a four-game losing streak, the 22-year-old exuded confidence when discussing the Jets, suggesting their defense could actually make him appear quite impressive. “I think we can definitely get the run game going, get back on track and just really get after these guys,” Jeanty stated recently. “There are a couple of guys out there that don’t really want to tackle, but I’m not going to say names.”
Some Jets defenders acknowledged Jeanty’s remarks but opted not to retaliate. Safety Minkah Fitzpatrick commented, “Of course, whenever our name is brought up, it catches our eye, but the way I operate, I go out there and play 110 percent effort, no matter who I’m playing against, no matter what they say. Obviously, certain things can add a little more fuel to the fire, but at the end of the day, I gotta go out there and do my job.”
Jets cornerback Jarvis Brownlee responded to Jeanty via social media—“Stand on that, woe,” he posted—and later reiterated his thoughts simply by stating, “We’re gonna see Sunday.”
Jeanty likely feels emboldened by the Jets’ defensive statistics, where they are currently ranked 24th in rushing yards allowed per game (128.1) and 21st in missed tackles (12.9 percent). In a recent game against the Dolphins, the Jets allowed 156 rushing yards, with Miami’s Ollie Gordon II causing a career-high 10 missed tackles. Miami sealed their first win of the season with a 63-yard touchdown, which highlighted a missed tackle by Fitzpatrick.
However, in their upcoming face-off, the Jets are up against an offense that struggles significantly, ranking 31st for both rushing yards per game (74.7) and yards per carry (3.0).
Defensive coordinator Brian Duker expressed confidence in his team, saying, “I’ve got plenty of confidence in our guys. I think it can be better. Obviously, overall there’s certainly room for improvement. I’m always going to want more in that area as well.” He did mention specific technical issues from the last game that he wasn’t pleased with, emphasizing the need to improve this week.
Returning to MetLife Stadium after receiving boos from their fans last week, the Jets face mounting pressure. Head coach Aaron Glenn is under scrutiny, star player Garrett Wilson is creeping into trade conversations, and yet another disappointing season looms.
Finding motivation shouldn’t be a challenge for them. As linebacker Demario Davis succinctly put it, “It’s bulletin board material, nothing other than that. I’m big on the game is played inside the white lines. Simple as that.”
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