The New York Jets will take the sphere of their second preseason sport Monday evening as they'll host the Atlanta Falcons.
Forward of the matchup, the Jets and Falcons had two hard-hitting practices in opposition to one another. Many groups have scheduled joint practices all through the preseason as a result of it's a higher analysis software than the video games main as much as the common season.
Many starters didn’t play within the Jets first preseason sport, and there’s an opportunity they received’t see the sphere Monday after the 2 joint practices.
“We try to get continued progress, particularly from our younger guys,” Jets coach Robert Saleh stated. “We wish to determine who we acquired while you take a look at the 40 to 53 a part of the roster.
“We're in search of continued progress by way of communication offensively and defensively. We're simply in search of progress play in and play out.”
Listed below are the 5 gamers price maintaining a tally of throughout Monday evening’s sport.
Joe Flacco
Whereas the Jets received their first preseason contest in opposition to the Philadelphia Eagles, it got here on the expense of dropping beginning quarterback Zach Wilson for some time.
Wilson suffered a bone bruise and a meniscus tear and shall be out at the very least two to 4 weeks. Fortuitously for the Jets, they've an skilled backup quarterback in Flacco, who has received lots of vital video games on this league.
It’s unknown when Wilson will return, so it’s important for Flacco to get some preseason reps throughout sport motion, particularly since Flacco didn’t play in opposition to the Eagles final week.
Saleh stated he doesn’t assume Flacco wants the preseason snaps, however everybody can at all times use it.
“I believe everybody might at all times use it as a reminder of easy methods to get your self ready and ensuring each sport is simply one other sport,” Saleh stated.
All through coaching camp, Flacco has appeared sharp as he’s been correct on his quick to intermediate passes to receivers. This sport in opposition to the Falcons and the preseason finale in opposition to the Giants shall be an opportunity to fine-tune some areas simply in case Flacco is the Week 1 starter in opposition to the Baltimore Ravens.
Denzel Mims
Mims is presently preventing for a spot on the Jets roster. Whereas Mims has flashed throughout the first three weeks of coaching camp, he had a poor exhibiting in opposition to the Eagles.
Mims caught two passes for 25 yards, however he additionally dropped a move and was flagged for an unlawful formation on a primary down play. If he's going to discover a manner onto the Jets roster, Mims might want to carry over his play from coaching camp practices to the precise sport.
Carl Lawson
A yr after rupturing his Achilles tendon throughout coaching camp, defensive finish Carl Lawson is scheduled to make his return to the sphere in opposition to the Falcons.
Even when it’s for restricted snaps, getting a presence like Lawson again is big for the Jets defensive position. Gang Inexperienced ranked twenty sixth within the NFL in sacks (33).
Lawson most likely received’t play a lot in opposition to the Falcons, however him returning to the sphere and getting sport motion after that Achilles harm can be a constructive with the common season three weeks away.
Michael Clemons
Throughout the second half in opposition to the Eagles, Clemons made his presence recognized. He recorded a sack and generated seven pressures.
In accordance with Professional Soccer Focus, Clemons tied for probably the most pressures amongst all defenders from Week 1 of the preseason. When requested about his efficiency in opposition to the Eagles, Clemons stated he wasn’t happy.
“As a participant, I've lots to work on,” Clemons stated. “I attempt to present up each single day and get out right here and be slightly bit higher.
“It's a credit score to my coaches and my teammates for serving to me out since I’ve been right here and placing me in positions to achieve success. I’m nowhere close to the place I must be.”
The Jets have a deep and proficient defensive position. If the sport in opposition to the Eagles is any indication, Clemons might doubtlessly be a fourth-round steal for the Jets. He has additionally flashed throughout practices, together with in opposition to the Falcons, the place he generated a number of pressures.
Zonovan Knight
Knight rushed for six carries for 13 yards, nonetheless, his most vital play got here when the Jets had been down late within the fourth quarter.
Knight recorded a 52-yard kickoff return. That later arrange a sport Chris Streverler’s game-winning five-yard landing move to Calvin Jackson.
The Jets operating again room is deep with Michael Carter, Breece Corridor, Tevin Coleman and Lamical Perine, who rushed for 51 yards in opposition to the Eagles. Knight might doubtlessly make a case for a spot on the 53-man roster with one other robust exhibiting.
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