NEW YORK JETS
2017 | 5-11, 4th in East Last year in playoffs | 2010
THREE PLAYERS WHO MUST COME THROUGH
WR Robby Anderson: Although most of the focus has been on who’s going to play quarterback, it’s just as important to know who’ll be on the receiving end. Anderson had 941 yards receiving last season and is clearly talented, but he had multiple brushes with the law.
CB Trumaine Johnson: The Jets need this former Rams standout to be a shutdown corner. He’s looked fine so far but hasn’t really been tested. This is not a great pass-rushing team, so if the corners can lock down the receivers longer, coach Todd Bowles can be more aggressive with blitzing.
DL Leonard Williams: A former USC star, Williams had lots of quarterback hits last season but only two sacks. He needs to bump up that number and return to the form that got him to the Pro Bowl three years ago. THREE PLAYERS TO WATCH QB Sam Darnold: The Jets have their hopes riding on the shoulders of the young quarterback who played so well for USC. So far, so good, but no one really knows until the regular season starts. WR Terrelle Pryor: After a terrific season in Cleveland two years ago, Pryor fizzled in Washington. Can the Jets help this converted quarterback take that next step?
S Jamal Adams: Has yet to grab his first interception, yet he’s already rounding into a leader. Vowed that he won’t miss another Pro Bowl, so he’s not lacking in confidence. FANTASY SLEEPER RB Isaiah Crowell: He will be splitting carries with Bilal Powell, and the former Cleveland Brown figures to catch a lot of passes out of the backfield. He’ll be a go-to back in the red zone.