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New York Jets D/ST Is a Risky Streamer With Pass Rush Depleted
The New York Jets defense/special teams unit is a risky streaming option against the visiting Las Vegas Raiders in Week 8. Las Vegas ranks sixth in scoring at 26.1 points per game despite averaging only 74.7 rushing yards. David Bailey has 5.5 of New York's 19 sacks, a 29% share, but is doubtful with a groin injury after missing practice all week. Joseph Ossai (ankle) and T'Vondre Sweat (knee) are out after also missing all three sessions. New York has intercepted just one pass through seven games and allowed 28 points to Miami last week. Kirk Cousins threw for 295 yards and two touchdowns without an interception against the Rams last week. RotoBaller ranks the Jets D/ST15 for Week 8, making them a fallback for deeper leagues. Raiders lineman Jackson Powers-Johnson (back) is questionable after limited work Friday, but Brock Bowers (calf) practiced fully Thursday and Friday and has no designation. Cousins has 16 touchdown passes and five interceptions through seven games; Bowers contributed six catches for 73 yards last week.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Aaron Glenn's Future With Jets Remains Uncertain
New York Jets head coach Aaron Glenn is expected to coach through the end of the 2026 season, according to ESPN's Dan Graziano. Glenn has a 5-19 record as the Jets' coach, has struggled with clock management, and is facing criticism for hiring offensive coordinators Tanner Engstrand and Frank Reich. Wide receiver Garrett Wilson appears increasingly frustrated after hauling in just six receptions for 70 yards in the last two games. ESPN's Jeremy Fowler notes that if Glenn improves game management and maximizes his playmakers on offense, he could save his job and coach a third season with the Jets. While Glenn reportedly has a good relationship with ownership, if he's unable to turn the Jets around in the next 10 weeks, he could be relieved of his duties as head coach.
Source: Dan Graziano - ESPN
Source: Dan Graziano - ESPN
New York Jets Defense Draws Strong Week 7 Streaming Matchup
The New York Jets defense is a strong starting option against the winless Miami Dolphins, whose quarterback has thrown more interceptions than touchdown passes through five starts. Malik Willis has two passing scores, four interceptions, and 14 sacks taken, giving New York a favorable Week 7 streaming matchup. The Jets recovered two New England Patriots fumbles in Week 6 and have recovered seven of the 11 fumbles they have forced this season. Rookie edge rusher David Bailey has five sacks through six games, and New York ranks fifth in Joey Pollizze's Week 7 D/ST rankings for RotoBaller.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
New York Jets D/ST Offers Limited Week 5 Streaming Appeal
The New York Jets D/ST carries some risk as a Week 5 streaming option against a Cleveland offense that has played better than expected. The Browns have won three straight games behind Deshaun Watson, although their quarterback has been sacked 11 times through four weeks. That gives New York a potential opening after the defense forced two turnovers against Chicago, including its first interception of the season. The problem is that the Jets also surrendered 492 total yards to the Bears, and their pass rush has struggled to generate consistent pressure. Edge rusher Will McDonald IV (calf) is questionable, creating another concern for a defense that needs more disruptive plays. RotoBaller has the Jets D/ST at 14th in its Saturday rankings. The matchup offers some streaming appeal, particularly at home, but the unit is better suited to deeper leagues than managers looking for a dependable weekly starter.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
New York Jets D/ST Still a Risky Week 4 Stream
New York Jets D/ST gets a somewhat better matchup now that Caleb Williams (hamstring) has been ruled out, but that doesn't suddenly make this unit a comfortable fantasy start. Tyson Bagent is expected to get the call for Chicago after taking most of the first-team reps, with Case Keenum still available after leading Monday night's 27-7 win over Philadelphia. The Jets have defended well in terms of yardage, allowing 258.3 per game, and they have nine sacks. The fantasy problem has been turnovers. New York has forced only one through three games. RotoBaller dropped the Jets to D/ST23 in Saturday's rankings, which puts them firmly in deep-league territory. The backup-quarterback matchup adds some upside, but there are still safer streamers on the board.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
New York Jets D/ST Faces a Difficult Week 3 Assignment
The New York Jets D/ST played well in the overtime loss to Green Bay, holding the Packers to 199 total yards while recording three sacks and one takeaway. That followed another strong defensive showing in Week 1, but Detroit presents a much different problem. Jared Goff has thrown six touchdown passes without an interception through two games, and the Lions have scored 31 points in both contests. New York will also be without safety Minkah Fitzpatrick and linebacker Kiko Mauigoa, while edge rusher Joseph Ossai is questionable despite returning to a full practice Friday. RotoBaller ranks the Jets D/ST 32nd for Week 3. The defense has played very well through two weeks, but this is still a spot where fantasy managers should look elsewhere.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Jets D/ST Has a Much Tougher Assignment in Week 2
The Jets defense had a strong opener, holding Tennessee to 195 total yards and 10 points while getting to the quarterback three times. Week 2 is a different test. Green Bay produced 419 yards against Minnesota, and Jordan Love threw for 387 yards and two touchdowns. There is at least one opening for New York: the Packers gave up four sacks, so the pass rush could still create a few fantasy plays. The Jets will also be without Minkah Fitzpatrick and Joseph Ossai, while Will McDonald IV is questionable with an ankle injury. RotoBaller has New York at D/ST21 for the week. There is some sack upside, but this is not nearly as comfortable a streaming spot as the Tennessee matchup was.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Jets D/ST Carries Sack Upside in Tennessee
The New York Jets defense/special teams gets a favorable sack matchup in Sunday's opener at Tennessee. Titans quarterback Cam Ward was sacked 55 times as a rookie in 2025, giving New York a clear path to fantasy production even after the Jets finished last season with only 26 sacks. Takeaways are less certain. Ward threw just seven interceptions, while the Jets remarkably failed to record an interception of their own in 2025. New York also enters the opener without edge rusher Joseph Ossai, who has been ruled out with a foot injury. Still, the matchup against Tennessee's pass protection has pushed the Jets to D/ST10 in RotoBaller's weekend rankings. They are a viable low-end starting defense for Week 1, especially for managers streaming the position.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Jets Starters Will Play Friday Against Buccaneers
New York Jets head coach Aaron Glenn plans to play his starters in Friday's preseason opener against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, according to Al Iannazzone. That should put Geno Smith, Breece Hall and Garrett Wilson on the field together, though Glenn did not say how long the first unit will play. Smith was named New York's starter in March after throwing for 3,025 yards, 19 touchdowns and 17 interceptions with Las Vegas last season. Hall is coming off a career-high 1,065 rushing yards on 243 carries, while Wilson is back healthy after a knee injury limited him to seven games and 395 receiving yards in 2025. The Jets are also getting two joint practices with Tampa Bay before Friday's game, so Glenn does not need to leave his starters out there long to get useful work. For fantasy managers, the preseason opener should offer an early look at how Smith fits with Hall, Wilson and the rest of New York's revamped offense.
Source: Al Iannazzone
Source: Al Iannazzone
