On Wednesday, Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty called out the Jets’ unwillingness to tackle. A day later, Jets defensive coordinator Brian Duker revealed he heard Jeanty’s words and had a response. “I got plenty of confidence in our guys,” Duker…
The New York Jets defense is aware of comments made by Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty criticizing the team's tackling effort. Jets defensive coordinator Brian Duker and safety Minkah Fitzpatrick both addressed the remarks, with Duker expressing full confidence in his players and Fitzpatrick noting that while such comments can add fuel to the fire, his focus remains on doing his job.
Jeanty leads the Raiders with 328 rushing yards and three touchdowns this season, alongside 34 receptions for 298 yards. Meanwhile, the Jets' run defense ranks 24th in the NFL, conceding an average of 127.7 rushing yards per game after allowing 156 yards against the Miami Dolphins last week.
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