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Three New York Jets defensive stars to watch against the Houston Texans
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Three New York Jets defensive stars to watch against the Houston Texans

Thursday’s match between New York Jets and the Houston Texans It’s clearly a game between two teams going in completely different directions.

The Jets (2-6) have lost their last five games and are now on the verge of being completely irrelevant. If there is any hope, it is that history proves it. three teams in the Super Bowl The era has rebounded from a 2-6 start to make the playoffs.

That’s a tall order for a New York team led by a 40-year-old quarterback who clearly isn’t their MVP, a pass rusher who didn’t make an impact in his first game and an injury list that reads like a novel.

Meanwhile, the Houston Texans (6-2) are in great shape entering this week. They lead their division and have been able to overcome major injuries to continue winning, including the loss of wide receiver Nico Collins. He will miss this game. That’s one less thing the Jets defense has to worry about.

But the Texans defense is one of the best in the league and they entered this game hoping to keep their momentum going as the Jets head into November.

These are the defensive players to watch for both teams entering the game.

LB Jamien Sherwood

There haven’t been many positives for the Jets defense, but Sherwood is absolutely one of them. He leads the team with 73 tackles, has four tackles for loss and has one pass defended. Given veteran CJ Mosley’s ongoing injury problems, Sherwood taking on a lead role this season has been one of the best developments New York could have asked for.

BY Will McDonald IV

McDonald’s emergence as the team’s primary pass rusher also falls into the category of positive development. After an uneven rookie season, the former Iowa State star has eight sacks in eight games. He also has seven tackles for loss and has forced two fumbles. Behind Sherwood, he has been the Jets’ second-best defensive player.

CB Brandin Echols

Echols is the only defensive player with an interception this season. In fact, he has the Jets’ only two interceptions this season, which is significant given that All-Pro Sauce Gardner’s interception drought is approaching two years. Echols is consistent in coverage whether he’s on the edge or in the slot and is an important contributor on special teams.

LB Henry To’oTo’o

He’s on this week’s injury report, so his status needs to be monitored leading up to kickoff. But he has been Houston’s best defender at the second level with 46 tackles, one sack, two tackles for loss and one pass defensed. He’s given Houston consistent play all season and is making that fifth-round pick the Texans spent on him last year look worth it.

S Jalen Pitre

Among Texans who have played all eight games, he leads them in tackles with 39. He also has four tackles for loss, has six passes defended and has one interception. He is a difficult player to beat in the open field since 30 of his 39 tackles are solo. So if you get through it by trying to get to the edge, you’ll have accomplished something.

FROM Will Anderson Jr.

Houston has a strong pass rush, but Anderson is the player to watch. He already has 7.5 sacks for 59 yards and 11 tackles for loss. He has 27 tackles in total, 20 of which are solo, and has even defended a pass. When you consider the Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers is not 100%, Anderson is a player the Jets must block.