5 lowest-graded Jets players on defense in Week 8 vs Raiders
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Ashton Jeanty didn't do much to back up his harsh criticism of New York's defense. The Jets certainly did, though. They couldn't hold a second-half lead against the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday and didn't make key stops late in a 38-33 loss.
After the Rams took the Raiders out back for a 35-21 beating, the linebacker delivered a message that should follow every defensive player into the meeting room this week. “We can’t all be individual mercenaries out there,
Plus, San Francisco possesses arguably one of the better linebacker duos in Fred Warner and Dre Greenlaw. The pair combined for 121 tackles and five forced fumbles. Warner and Greenlaw drive downhill and will force, prying the ball loose. Yet, that could end up helping the Raiders.
Las Vegas has allowed an NFL-worst 656 rushing yards to opposing offenses in October, and it's 0-4 this month.
Mike Washington took over as the Raiders' lead running back in Week 8.
The Las Vegas Raiders' Week 8 matchup was just what they needed after facing four of the league's best teams. It was far from pretty, but the Raiders won, which is all that matters.
Defense has been lacking for both teams at MetLife Stadium and the Raiders have taken advantage of the Jets' shortcomings to move back into the lead.
