The New York Jets' win-loss record may not be that pretty, but their defense has opponents feeling apprehensive.
The final score of their Week 9 game against the Los Angeles Chargers may not show it, but coach Brandon Stanley's squad felt the sting of the Jets' defense.
Memes made the rounds on the internet predicting quarterback Justin Herbert's subpar game.
Herbert tonight against the whole Jets defense pic.twitter.com/26ZF6c71hR
— VOLTURE1OF1 (@Volture1O1) November 6, 2023
They all came true as Herbert only produced 136 passing yards, below his 163 average.
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Stanley acknowledged the Jets' defense, but he believes his team's offense persevered to get the victory.
Brandon Staley on offense: "It was a tough game...We just didn't get much going today. Justin made a couple big plays for us with his legs...I thought the best thing we did was take care of it tonight. That was a big positive tonight that we came on the road and won the takeaway…
— Alex Insdorf (@alexinsdorf99) November 7, 2023
"It was a tough game. We just didn't get much going today," Stanley said, as quoted by Chargers Wire's Alex Insdorf.
"Justin made a couple big plays for us with his legs...I thought the best thing we did was take care of it tonight. That was a big positive tonight that we came on the road and won the takeaway margin."
Justin Herbert against the #Jets defense so far:
— Zack Rosenblatt (@ZackBlatt) November 7, 2023
11/23, 91 yards
Stopping Herbert is no solace for Quinnen Williams
Defensive tackle Quinnen Williams and the rest of the Jets' defense still received props for their defense despite the lopsided loss.
The #Chargers won by 21 points tonight and Justin Herbert had just 136 passing yards.
— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) November 7, 2023
This #Jets defense is electric. Doesn't matter on a night like tonight. pic.twitter.com/hp3wPtAZ23
But keeping it real, the 25-year-old does not believe in moral victories.
"No, we lost. I take pride in winning," he told reporters after the game when asked about Herbert's average game.
Garrett Wilson is also not finding solace in praises on defense. Instead, he is critical of their offense.
"When you play at this level and you play on the offensive side of the ball, if you weren't angry, I would think something was wrong."
— Jets Videos (@snyjets) November 7, 2023
Garrett Wilson was asked about the morale of the Jets' offense amid their struggles: pic.twitter.com/T1VVUyYE5O
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