CB Trumaine Johnson (ankle) was placed on injured reserve Tuesday.

Analysis: Johnson took a step back in coverage this year, as quarterbacks posted a 92.5 passer rating when targeting his receivers. He still rung up as the Jets' top corner, however. Shutting down RB Saquon Barkley is the No. 1 priority, though, as the Cowboys succeeded at the task in Week 9 and finished with a win. In fact, they allowed the Giants to take five red-zone trips but only scored once. The Jets may not have the same luck, as they rank 29th in the league in red-zone defense (65.4 percent),…read more

The Jets traded DE Leonard Williams to the Giants on Monday.

Analysis: William had a goose egg in the sack column this season, and he only had five quarterback pressures through seven games. It clearly wasn't the start he wanted, but that doesn't mean the Jets won't miss his impact given how opposing offenses have specific blocking schemes to take out Williams. They shouldn't feel the impact of his absence right away, however, as they're gifted the first of two games against the Dolphins, who continued to sell by sending Kenyan Drake to the Cardinals. They've…read more

The Jets allowed 33 points to the Patriots in Week 7's loss.

Analysis: The Jets were at least able to force a turnover against the Patriots, who scored over 30 points for the sixth time in seven games. They'll get a better matchup in Week 8, although it's not that much more favorable. QB Gardner Minshew is managing well 7.5 YPA and 31.5 rushing yards per game over the last three contests, and RB Leonard Fournette has piled up 645 total yards over the last four games. The Jets may be stingy against the run -- they have a league-best 3.3 YPC against -- but Fournette…read more

The Jets allowed 22 points and 398 total yards to the Cowboys in Week 6.

Analysis: This will be the Jets' second matchup against the Patriots. Their first meeting wasn't a total disaster, as they forced two turnovers but yielded 30 points. The Patriots may be without WR Josh Gordon (knee), who posted six receptions for 83 yards in their last tilt, and versatile RB Rex Burkhead (foot) is also on the mend. Despite the injuries, there's a negative-floor for the Jets D/ST. QB Tom Brady has only been sacked 10 times in six games, and they've turned the ball over just seven times.…read more

The Jets have forced eight turnover in four games.

Analysis: The Jets' turnover potential gives them life against the Cowboys, who are coming off back-to-back games with three turnovers. Still, the Cowboys will roll out Amari Cooper and now-healthy Michael Gallup, who could both be considered the No. 1 wideout. The Jets have had trouble slowing down opposing pass games this year, as their Week 5 performance of allowing 265 passing yard was their best of the season. QB Dak Prescott will look to shore up his accuracy in practice, and RB Ezekiel Elliott…read more

The Jets forced seven turnovers through their first three games.

Analysis: The Jets are coming off a bye week, but they're far from fresh. LB C.J. Mosley (groin) is expected to miss Sunday's game versus the Eagles, and LB Jordan Jenkins (calf) could be in the same position. Meanwhile, the Eagles are hitting their stride, as they put up 34 points on a supposedly good Packers' defense while their backfield of Miles Sanders and Jordan Howard combined for 264 scrimmage yards. The Jets have been strong against the run this year allowing 3.6 YPC, but QB Carson Wentz looks…read more

The Jets have forced five turnovers through two games.

Analysis: Four of the five tournaments came against the Bills, however, and they only nabbed one against the Browns in Week 2. They'll be less fortunate in a meeting with the Patriots, who are second in the league with 76 points through two games. They also have only turned the ball over once while QB Tom Brady has been sacked just three times. This is shaping up to be a low ceiling for the Jets, but the floor is disastrous considering linebackers Jordan Jenkins (calf) and C.J. Mosley (groin) are dealing…read more

LB C.J. Mosley injured his groin in Week 1 versus the Bills.

Analysis: Mosley had a pick-six in his Jets' debut, and he was an integral part of the run-stopping effort. If Mosley can't go, it will hurt the Jets' defense, especially against rising RB Nick Chubb. The Browns struggled in Week 1 and scored just 13 points against the Titans, including coughing up three interceptions while QB Baker Mayfield was sacked five times. They're far too-talented for a repeat performance, but it's reason to be concerned that the football community was too eager (and early) on…read more

CB Trumaine Johnson is battling a hamstring injury ahead of Week 1's game versus the Bills, but the team is optimistic he will play.

Analysis: While the Bills don't have any threatening receivers, WR John Brown is a capable burner and should be taken seriously. If Johnson is healthy, the two will likely battle it out. The Bills offensive line is trending up, but the Jets upgraded their front seven as well using the third-overall pick on Quinnen Williams and signing perennial Pro-Bowler LB C.J. Mosley to a mega contract. That should be enough to keep rookie RB Devin Singletary and veteran RB Frank Gore in check, but the Jets also need…read more

DL Leonard Williams is battling hip irritation early in training camp.

Analysis: New defensive coordinator Gregg Williams takes over a unit that ranked 25th overall (380.4 YPG) and 29th in scoring (27.6 PPG) last season, but the front office made a couple big additions in LB C.J. Mosely and DL Quinnen Williams. The Jets still lack top talent at CB, but that's unlikely to be significantly tested in the preseason opener Thursday against the Giants. QB Eli Manning -- assuming he plays -- and rookie signal-caller Daniel Jones will be without WR Sterling Shepard (thumb),…read more

The Jets enter their Week 17 matchup with the Patriots ranked 28th in scoring defense (26.9 PPG).

Analysis: New York ranks similarly in total defense (380.7 YPG) and is coming off a forgettable outing against the Packers in which they allowed 44 points and 540 total yards, though those numbers do include overtime. Unfortunately, a similar opponent awaits in the season finale, as Tom Brady and the Patriots look to improve their playoff seeding. New England has scored only 34 total points over the last two games, but they still make the Jets defense a hard pass as a fantasy option in Week 17.

The Jets feature the 24th-ranked scoring defense (25.6 PPG) in the NFL heading into Sunday's game against the Packers.

Analysis: Aaron Rodgers and the Packers offense hasn't lived up to their high standard this year, as they have ranked in the middle of the pack offensively for much of the season and have scored less than 20 points in three of the last four games. Rodgers is now dealing with a groin injury -- though he's still expected to play -- while top RB Aaron Jones (knee) is now on injured reserve. The Jets' young group has flashed defensive potential throughout the season with second-year safety Jamal Adams…read more

The Jets surrendered 368 yard of offense but forced three turnovers during last week's 27-23 win over the Bills.

Analysis: The win snapped a six-game skid for New York. Youthful by design, the Jets defense has shown a few flashes of potential, but most of 2018 has been marred by inconsistencies and a lack of execution. Prized free-agent signing Trumaine Johnson answered some of his critics with a two-interception performance in Sunday's win and Jamal Adams was a typical energizer bunny at the safety position, but the Jets will need more players to step up if they hope to contain the likes of Deshaun Watson and…read more

The Jets enter Week 14 riding a six-game losing streak.

Analysis: New York has dropped six straight after starting 3-3 with its rookie quarterback. Most of the Jets' issues are inherently linked to the offense, but the defense isn't excused from the dinner table just yet. New York has given up over 25 points in each of its last three contests. This week's opponent, the Bills, hung 41 points on the Jets just four weeks ago in one of the worst losses in franchise history. With Marcus Maye (shoulder) header to IR, the Jets are down one of their best assets from…read more

The Jets enter Sunday's game against Tennessee having lost each of their last five contests.

Analysis: It's been a tough skid for the Jets, who now find themselves in the midst of tremendous uncertainty as it pertains to their future. The defensive issues are heavily correlated to offensive ineptitude. If there is a bright spot to this season, it's that Jamal Adams has evolved into one of the league's best safeties up near the line of scrimmage. Having given up 30-plus points in three of its last six games, New York seems vulnerable to even the least-proficient offenses. Tennessee is likely…read more

The Jets enter their Week 12 game against the Patriots with the 18th-ranked total defense (361.6 YPG).

Analysis: The Jets were a popular Week 10 pickup as they faced the scuffling Bills, but then allowed 41 points and 451 yards of offense while recording only one sack and forcing no turnovers to the chagrin of many. Meanwhile QB Tom Brady and the Patriots continue to feature one of the better offenses in the league, but they're coming off a similarly disappointing 10-point effort against the Titans. Regardless of the previous week's results for both teams, the Jets remain an ill-advised option, especially…read more