The NY Jets escaped with a 24-17 victory over the Tennessee Titans in Week 2, but now without a pair of significant injuries to their defense. Star pass rusher Jermaine Johnson is feared to have suffered a torn Achilles while linebacker C.J. Mosley exited with what the team is calling a toe injury.
But while Johnson's injury is expected to sideline him for the entire 2024 season and then some, Mosley may have avoided a serious injury of his own. The Jets seem to believe so.
Jets head coach Robert Saleh told reporters after the game that the team is hopeful Mosley will be able to play on Thursday night against the New England Patriots. Of course, Saleh's track record with injury updates isn't very good, but this at least indicates the Jets don't believe Mosley's injury will sideline him long-term.
Jamien Sherwood stepped in to replace Mosley on Sunday and did an admirable job. He would start in Mosley's place, with Chazz Surratt assuming the third linebacker role, if Mosley were unable to play on Thursday.
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Braelon Allen already making history
Following a rather quiet NFL debut last Monday night, rookie running back Braelon Allen burst onto the scene in his second pro game in Week 2, finishing with 55 total yards and two touchdowns, the latter of which was ultimately the game-winner.
Allen is already the youngest player in Jets history, and he added a couple of more accolades to his resume on Sunday. The Wisconsin product became the youngest player in NFL history to score a touchdown from scrimmage since 1930.
His two touchdowns in Week 2 make him the youngest player ever in league history to accomplish that feat. At just 20 years and 239 days old, Allen is the youngest active player in the NFL. He doesn't turn 21 until the end of January.
Despite his young age, the moment does not seem too big for Allen. The Jets may have found another playmaker for their offense. Allen is proving he deserves a role moving forward.
Jets offensive line continues to thrive in pass protection
The Jets made it a point of emphasis to revamp their offensive line this offseason, and the early results have been very encouraging. While the unit has been inconsistent in run blocking, the Jets' pass protection through two weeks has been excellent.
The Jets allowed just two QB hits in their Week 1 opener against a talented 49ers pass rush and responded with another outstanding performance in Week 2, allowing just three QB hits on 32 dropbacks.
Aaron Rodgers wasn't getting rid of the ball instantly, either. The Jets had numerous long-developing passing plays that were made possible because of their offensive line.
If the Jets are going to have any success on offense in 2024, they're going to need to keep Rodgers upright. So far, they've done an excellent job of that. The offensive line deserves a ton of credit.
