Jets DC Brian Duker responds to run-defense concerns before Raiders matchup
Jeanty’s comments raise stakes
Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty said earlier this week that “a couple of guys” on the Jets “don’t really want to tackle” during games. His remarks offered New York added motivation before Sunday’s meeting at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
The 3-4 Raiders enter the game averaging 74.7 rushing yards per contest, the NFL’s second-lowest figure. The 2-5 Jets rank 24th in run defense, allowing 127.7 yards per game, according to ESPN statistics.
Duker acknowledges defensive flaws
New York is coming off a 28-25 home defeat to Miami, which had been winless. Dolphins running back Ollie Gordon II gained 103 yards and scored a touchdown as Miami totaled 156 rushing yards against the Jets.
Pressure grows around Jets
A loss would leave New York at 2-6, while the Raiders are set to finish October amid a four-game losing streak. The report notes that the Raiders’ rushing attack could view the game as an opportunity to improve.
A recent report said the conversation about Glenn’s job security is real. That has raised questions about how owner Woody Johnson might respond if the Jets’ run defense struggles again and the team suffers a lopsided defeat on the first Sunday of November.
Key points
- Duker admitted the Jets need better technique and run-fit execution.
- New York allowed Miami 156 rushing yards in a 28-25 home loss.
- The Raiders average 74.7 rushing yards per game, second-lowest in the NFL.
- The Jets rank 24th in run defense, giving up 127.7 yards per game.