Jets Face Jeanty Without Sweat; Bailey Doubtful — SkimNews
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- T'Vondre Sweat was ruled out Friday with a knee injury and is likely to be replaced at nose tackle by rookie Darrell Jackson Jr. after both he and David Bailey were hurt in the Jets' 28-25 loss to Miami.
- David Bailey was unable to practice because of a strained groin and is doubtful for Sunday; the No. 2 overall pick leads the Jets with 5.5 sacks and would be replaced by Will McDonald IV.
- New York Jets have allowed 153 yards per game against the run since Week 3, ranking 31st in the NFL, as injuries add pressure to a front seven that has struggled to stop the run.
- Ashton Jeanty said the Jets have "a couple of guys out there that don't really want to tackle," without naming names, and his remark became bulletin-board material for New York's defense.
- Aaron Glenn said the chance to play each week is players' true motivation, while Jets defenders downplayed Jeanty's comment; privately, some players were surprised by it given Jeanty's own struggles.
- Ashton Jeanty rushed for 15 yards last week and averages 3.1 yards per carry, while the 3-4 Raiders rank 31st in rushing and are on a four-game skid; the 2-5 Jets have lost two straight.
- Breece Hall practiced on a limited basis and remains questionable with a quadriceps injury after missing four straight games; Aaron Glenn said the team wants Hall to hit rehab markers before he plays, while Braelon Allen has produced two 100-yard games in his absence.
Why it matters: Sweat's absence removes the 366-pound run stuffer from a unit allowing 153 yards per game, 31st in the NFL, while Bailey's doubtful status puts the team's 5.5-sack edge rusher in doubt for Sunday. Rookie Darrell Jackson Jr. and Will McDonald IV are the likely replacements at those front-seven positions against Jeanty.
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