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PFF: Highest-graded Jets players on defense vs. the Bills

East Rutherford, NJ -- October 14, 2024 -- Jamien Sherwood of the Jets chases Ray Davis of Buffalo in the second half. The Buffalo Bills came to MetLife Stadium to play the NY Jets. The Jets played their first game under new interim head coach Jeff Ulbrich.
East Rutherford, NJ -- October 14, 2024 -- Jamien Sherwood of the Jets chases Ray Davis of Buffalo in the second half. The Buffalo Bills came to MetLife Stadium to play the NY Jets. The Jets played their first game under new interim head coach Jeff Ulbrich.

The New York Jets (2-4) lost to the Buffalo Bills (4-2), 23-20, in their Week 6 contest at MetLife Stadium.

Statistics will always help determine who played well or not. So will the eye test. But why not get a little bit deeper with some help from the analytics folks at Pro Football Focus?

With that, here are the five highest-graded players on defense from the Jets' loss to the Bills:

5. S Tony Adams

East Rutherford, NJ -- October 14, 2024 -- Khalil Shakir of Buffalo and Tony Adams of the Jets in the first half. The Buffalo Bills came to MetLife Stadium to play the NY Jets. The Jets played their first game under new interim head coach Jeff Ulbrich.
East Rutherford, NJ -- October 14, 2024 -- Khalil Shakir of Buffalo and Tony Adams of the Jets in the first half. The Buffalo Bills came to MetLife Stadium to play the NY Jets. The Jets played their first game under new interim head coach Jeff Ulbrich.

PFF grade: 71.9.

4. S Chuck Clark

FLORHAM PARK, NEW JERSEY - JUNE 04: Chuck Clark of the New York Jets speaks to the media during New York Jets OTA offseason workouts at Atlantic Health Jets Training Center on June 04, 2024 in Florham Park, New Jersey. (Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images)
FLORHAM PARK, NEW JERSEY - JUNE 04: Chuck Clark of the New York Jets speaks to the media during New York Jets OTA offseason workouts at Atlantic Health Jets Training Center on June 04, 2024 in Florham Park, New Jersey. (Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images)

PFF grade: 72.4.

3. LB Jamien Sherwood

Oct 14, 2024; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) yells at New York Jets linebacker Jamien Sherwood (44) after throwing a touchdown pass during the first half at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-Imagn Images
Oct 14, 2024; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) yells at New York Jets linebacker Jamien Sherwood (44) after throwing a touchdown pass during the first half at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-Imagn Images

PFF grade: 79.1.

2. DT Quinnen Williams

Florham Park, NJ July 19, 2023 --  Defensive lineman, Quinnen Williams being interviewed as players arrived today to participate in the NY Jets 2023 Training Camp at their practice facility in Florham Park, NJ.
Florham Park, NJ July 19, 2023 -- Defensive lineman, Quinnen Williams being interviewed as players arrived today to participate in the NY Jets 2023 Training Camp at their practice facility in Florham Park, NJ.

PFF grade: 79.9.

1. DL Leonard Taylor III

Sep 9, 2024; Santa Clara, California, USA; New York Jets defensive tackle Leonard Taylor III (96) before the game against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images
Sep 9, 2024; Santa Clara, California, USA; New York Jets defensive tackle Leonard Taylor III (96) before the game against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images

PFF grade: 86.4.

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