The Jets could possibly be with out considered one of their higher defensive gamers Sunday.
In a shock, No. 2 cornerback D.J. Reed didn’t follow Friday resulting from an ankle damage after being restricted the earlier two days and is being listed as questionable.
He was evaluated previous to the exercise Friday, resulting in the change in his standing.
If Reed can’t go, Brandin Echols could be his probably alternative.
The Jets might select to have Sauce Gardner journey with Titans star receiver Calvin Ridley, which is one thing they did at occasions in Week 1 in opposition to Brandon Aiyuk of the 49ers.
Aiyuk was restricted to 2 catches for 28 yards.
“I imply, we’ll do this somewhat bit,” defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich stated Thursday. “We have now a particular expertise in [Gardner]. He can do some issues which might be so distinctive and particular. We’ll attempt to benefit from them as greatest we will.”
Garrett Wilson’s purpose for the offense Sunday is straightforward.
Progress.
What does that seem like to the star receiver?
“Rating factors, be environment friendly, not go three-and-out,” he stated Friday “Simply play good soccer. You recognize whenever you see it.”
Wilson was inspired by how the offense improved as the sport went on in opposition to the 49ers.
Regardless of restricted alternatives, the Jets scored three touchdowns and Aaron Rodgers confirmed he nonetheless has a lot left coming off his torn Achilles tendon on the age of 40.
Most spectacular to Wilson have been just a few timing throws Rodgers made to Allen Lazard, considered one of which was a 36-yard landing move on a free play when he drew the protection offsides.
“We bought among the best of all time, so we bought to let him be the very best of all time, is how I see it,” Wilson stated. “He can actually ball.”
Wilson wasn’t overly thrilled along with his efficiency of six catches for 60 yards, notably how he performed late within the loss.
He’s nonetheless constructing chemistry with Rodgers.
That may come the extra reps the 2 get collectively.
“It’s thrilling. I play receiver, I’m an offensive man, I like scoring factors,” he stated. “That’s the best way to do it, explosive performs like [the throws to Lazard]. With a man like [Rodgers], you may actually do it.”
Coach Robert Saleh stated the plan within the loss to the 49ers was for receiver Mike Williams to obtain roughly 15 snaps.
It ended up being 9 as a result of the Jets’ offense was on the sideline so ceaselessly.
Williams, nonetheless working his manner again from ACL surgical procedure final October, ought to see a barely greater workload Sunday.
“If we might’ve [gotten] to a 65-play recreation prefer it usually could be, we’d’ve been on tempo, so sure, lengthy story brief, we are attempting to get him on the sphere extra,” Saleh stated.
Cornerback Michael Carter II (ankle) and defensive lineman Micheal Clemons (triceps) practiced totally Friday.
Clemons, although, was listed as questionable.
Defensive lineman Javon Kinlaw (private causes) returned to follow on a restricted foundation. He shall be lively.
