Japanese fighter jets fire flares at Russian aircraft for first time in airspace violation | Japan
Japan said its fighter jets had used flares for the first time to warn a Russian surveillance plane to leave Japanese airspace, the Defense Ministry in Tokyo said, amid rising tensions over growing military cooperation between Russia and China in the region. Japan's Defense Minister, Minoru Kihara, said an undisclosed number of F-15 and F-35 […]
Joe Tippmann credits Aaron Rodgers for Jets’ third-down revival
Like many of the Jets’ early season improvements, the reason is simple. As of Monday, they were boasting a 56.8 percent conversion rate on third downs, best in the NFL. Last year, the Jets were dead last at 26.0 percent. From worst to best — what's the explanation? “Aaron Rodgers,” center Joe Tippmann said Monday, […]
Jets fans finally have a reason to believe
You'll have to forgive Jets fans if they're a little annoying this week. I'm sure there's someone in your life who has been talking about the Jets since Thursday night, wearing the green and white jersey. Maybe it's a coworker, someone at school, or even someone at your local deli. Forgive Jets fans, they're a […]
Jets could have home-field advantage with fan buy-in
For one night at least, MetLife Stadium was truly MetLife Stadium. Everything was the complete opposite of what it had been in recent years. Fans at MetLife, usually the epicenter of Jets disappointment and anguish, were filled with optimism for the home opener. Often expecting the worst and waiting for disaster, they dreamed and wholeheartedly […]
Jets’ vibe quickly changing as offense teases potential
The Jets are Controlled — They beat the Patriots, 24-3, in their home opener on Thursday night. Then, about 20 minutes after the game ended, deep inside MetLife Stadium, a buzz erupted around the entrance to the Jets' locker room as celebrities, including Ice Spice and his entourage, streamed in and out to shake hands […]
Jets, Joe Douglas finally appear to have built capable offensive line
Joe Douglas' top priority last offseason was fixing the offensive line. Last year, he started up front in 13 different combinations, but if that didn't happen, none of it mattered. “I think that was the first goal,” the Jets general manager said in the spring. Underperformance and injuries have stunted the offensive line for years, […]
Jets’ Morgan Moses expected to miss 2-4 weeks with MCL sprain
Robert Saleh's instincts were right, despite the Jets head coach's excuses for being wrong so many times before. The knee injury that right tackle Morgan Moses suffered during Thursday's 24-3 win over the Patriots is not season-ending, with the veteran offensive lineman expected to miss only two to four weeks with an MCL sprain and […]
Nikki Glaser Roasts Aaron Rodgers After Big Jets Win: ‘Throw Rogan’
Comedian Nikki Glaser showed off her ability to mercilessly poke fun at NFL coaches and players at the Netflix roast of Tom Brady four months ago, and judging by her performance on Thursday Night Football, it doesn't seem like she's slowed down. Those who thought the best part of streaming was over after the Jets […]
Jets’ defense finally flashed dominant potential in Week 3
now this The Jets knew their defense was going to be like this. Choking against Ran. Fierce against the pass. It doesn't just limit opposition, it contains it. For the first time this season, the defense performed as expected, holding the Patriots to just 139 yards of offense, recording seven sacks and forcing turnovers on […]
Morgan Moses not expected to miss rest of Jets’ season
Offensive tackle Morgan Moses appears to have avoided a season-ending knee injury. Manager Robert Saleh said on a conference call Friday morning that the initial prognosis is “fair,” but that tests remain to determine the exact severity. Moses, 33, suffered a knee injury late in the third quarter of the Jets' blowout win over the […]