Throughout the regular season, NewYorkJets.com reporters Eric Allen, Ethan Greenberg, Randy Lange, Caroline Hendershot and John Pullano will answer a series of questions about this year’s Jets.

Today’s question: What do you hope to see from the Jets pursuing their self-scouts?

IT: The Jets lost five games – Denver (by 1 point), Minnesota at London (6), Buffalo (3), at New England (3) and vs. Indianapolis (1) by 14 points or an average of 2.8 points. The finish starts with better starts on offense. The Jets have totaled 13 first-half points in their last three games and have consistently come from behind. Defensively, I’d like to see the unit get more passing opportunities. While the tackle was improved against the Colts and Jonathan Taylor was held to 57 yards on 24 carries (2.4 per), Indy still had 35 rush attempts. The Jets are tied for 5th in sacks with 34 and have recorded strip sacks in three straight games. For the takeaways (8, tied for 26th) to increase, the tackle must be consistent, the Jets must contain quarterbacks like the Seahawks’ Kenneth Walker, and they must play forward. I was encouraged by the 2 penalties against the Colts and that is the kind of discipline required in December. From an injury perspective, I think Allen Lazard’s absence has had a significant impact with Davante Adams forced into a new role. Lazard will be eligible to return from IR after the Jets-Seahawks game on Dec. 1.

eg: Fighting and complementary football. It’s easy for teams to throw in the towel after a 3-8 start, but there’s no doubt the Jets have a talented roster. While the team is surprised by its performance, the Jets still have a chance to wrap up the 2024 season with wins in the final six games. The only team the Green & White will play that has a record over .500 is the Bills (9-2). The Seahawks and Rams are both 5-5, while the Dolphins and Jaguars are under .500. The Jets haven’t fielded a complete game of complementary football. Instead, we saw blowouts like the second half against the Texans or the Week 3 game against the Patriots. If the Jets can get out to an early lead and let their defense hold their ears back from a passing standpoint, they will likely be in a place to compete in the final six games.