6 Lions vs. Jets thoughts after watching New York’s loss to Packers

Key Points:

• The New York Jets’ offensive line showed improvement in Week 2, providing Geno Smith ample time to pass and earning high pass and run blocking grades, particularly strong on the left side with Olu Fashanu and Dylan Parham.
• The Jets’ running game has been inconsistent, with a significant drop in rushing yards and yards per carry in Week 2, partly due to predictability and aggressive opposing linebackers, which could be exploited by the Detroit Lions’ defense.
• Defensively, the Jets excel at defending the passing game’s perimeters but may be vulnerable over the middle, which aligns with the Lions’ strengths; cornerback Azareye’h Thomas remains a strong defensive asset.
• Despite impressive overall run defense stats, the Jets have underlying weaknesses such as a low stuffed rate and high yards after contact, and they have yet to be fully tested against strong rushing attacks.
• Coaching decisions and conservative play-calling by Aaron Glenn in the Week 2 loss to the Packers drew criticism, with questionable clock management and conservative fourth-down choices potentially costing the Jets the game, while special teams errors further compounded their struggles.