The New York Jets are getting little production in the run game both offensively and defensively.
New York’s supposed stout run defense gave up 234 net rushing yards and four touchdowns on the ground to the Oakland Raiders Sunday, the most in a single game since Rex Ryan took over as head coach in 2009.
The Jets picked up only 100 yards on the ground, and their two rushing scores came on Mark Sanchez runs. Sanchez threw the ball 43 times for 369 yards, two touchdowns and an interception.
Ryan’s backfield, which led the NFL in yards two years ago, ranks 25th this season with an 82-yards-per-game average, and his defense is ranked 31st in the league, giving up 136.7 yards a game.
Offensive line play and Shonn Greene’s overall ineffectiveness has been the culprit. Through three games, Greene has averaged 5.0 yards a carry in the first half and 1.3 in the second. Meanwhile, LaDainian Tomlinson is picking up 2.2 yards a clip in the first half and 5.2 in the second.
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