The Jets (0-7) fell to the Carolina Panthers (4-3), 13-6, at MetLife Stadium on Sunday. Here are three takeaways from the game.
Defense Allows 13 Points for Second Consecutive Game
The Jets' defense dialed up the pressure for the second consecutive week, limiting the Panthers to 13 points after limiting the Broncos to 13 points a week ago. The Jets kept the Panthers out of the end zone in the second half and surrendered a FG in the third quarter.
"Another low-scoring game where the defense did a hell of a job holding this team to 13 points," HC Aaron Glenn said. "A good amount of three-and-outs, but obviously not good enough. We gave up too many points to allow us to win the game."
Carolina entered the Week 7 matchup coming off back-to-back games with over 200 rushing yards. Panthers RB Rico Dowdle was also coming off two explosive performances, running for 206 and 183 yards over the two recent contests. The Jets held the Panthers to 125 yards on the ground and limited Dowdle's production to fewer less than 100 scrimmage yards. RB Chuba Hubbard was also kept in check in his first game back from injury.
The Jets halted a drive with a fourth-down stop in the second quarter, and the unit forced the Panthers to punt 6 times. CB Brandon Stephens had 2 of the team's 7 pass defenses, and DL Jowon Briggs and LB Jamien Sherwood each recorded a sack.
"Guys just being in the right positions, making it hard for the quarterback to complete throws," Stephens said of the defense's execution. "We did a hell of a job in the run game."