Opposing quarterbacks teams have been afraid to rely on the passing game too much against the Jets, averaging the 4th-fewest attempts in football (a lowly 28.8 per game) this year.After totaling 24.0 air yards per game last season, Brandon Powell has posted significant losses this season, currently boasting 17.0 per game.This year, the strong New York Jets defense has allowed a measly 110.0 adjusted receiving yards per game versus opposing wide receivers: the 3rd-best in the league.Since the start of last season, the tough Jets defense has yielded the 3rd-least adjusted yards-per-target in football to opposing wide receivers: a puny 7.1 yards.The Jets linebackers profile as the best LB corps in football this year in covering receivers.
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