From New York Post · · 1m 30s
Jets offensive line dominates in season opener
The Jets' big guys up front overwhelmed the Titans, giving Geno Smith all day to throw and opening holes for the run game.
In brief
The Jets' big guys up front overwhelmed the Titans, giving Geno Smith all day to throw and opening holes for the run game. A dominant offensive line performance can unlock an entire offense, controlling time of possession and protecting the quarterback. Originally reported by New York Post.
Smith stayed squeaky clean
Geno Smith finished his Jets return without getting touched. No sacks, just one QB hit from the Titans all game.
“I don't think I got touched at all. That's always a great sign.”
The line imposed its will
The Jets offensive line physically dominated Tennessee's defensive front, including star Jeffery Simmons and ex-Jets Johnson and Franklin-Myers.
“we dominated physically”
Smith had all day to throw
Smith averaged 3.04 seconds to throw, eighth highest in Week 1. He completed 19 of 24 passes from clean pockets.
The run game controlled the clock
Hall and Allen averaged over 4 yards per carry. The Jets dominated time of possession 38:46 to 21:14 with a run-first attack.
One drive wore them down
A 19-play, 74-yard drive spanning two quarters featured 15 runs. Myers and Tippmann said it was the longest drive of their careers.
“Felt good to get those conversions and slowly move the ball down that field. Feel like we were wearing them out.”
The dominance was visible
The physical beating was so obvious that Titans coach Robert Saleh said he was surprised by how flat his team looked.
This unit should stay strong
Four of five starters returned from last year. The stable lineup with significant investment should make this performance sustainable.
What it means
A dominant offensive line performance can unlock an entire offense, controlling time of possession and protecting the quarterback.
