New York Jets fans may blame the team defense for Sunday’s loss to the New England Patriots but there’s a rebuttal for that slanted narrative.
Still, All-Pro cornerback Sauce Gardner didn’t avoid accountability for the late game lapse following his team’s 25-22 loss in Week 8.
TWO MORE POINTS FOR MONDRE@dreeday32 | #NEPats
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— New England Patriots (@Patriots) October 27, 2024
Even without starting linebacker C.J Mosely, and safeties Chuck Clark and Tony Adams, Gardner and the Jets (2-6) held the Patriots (2-6) to just seven total first half points and 247 yards of total offense on the day. Moreover, the Jets rank No. 4 in the NFL in opponent total yards per game and have been consistently solid.
Gardner and company continue to take flack, yet the team defense is being asked to save an offensive unit that doesn’t rank top 10 in any vital category.
“There was opportunity left out there.” pic.twitter.com/Gs3zxIOHmz
— New York Jets (@nyjets) October 27, 2024
For clarity, New York’s defense forced five punts, yet the offense, which tallied more first downs and total yards than the Pats, still somehow loss the time of possession. The Jets offense scored an average of 6.5 points per quarter, keeping the game well in reach despite several opportunities to extend the lead.
The time is NOW. pic.twitter.com/wVWtzh0Evj
— New York Jets (@nyjets) October 27, 2024
Don’t mistake Gardner’s humble decision to self-reflect as a gesture of oblivion. Jets fans, especially quarterback Aaron Rodgers backers, have been excessively oblivious to the clear offensive struggles that continue to hold the team back. Gardner ultimately shouldn’t feel sorry at all.
