The Jets defense had massive expectations heading into this season, both internally and externally.

One of the biggest storylines after last year was if the Jets could just find a quarterback, they would be a playoff team because they had such a good defense.

The unit finished fourth in the NFL last year in both yards allowed and points allowed.

The defense spoke confidently in training camp about being the No. 1 unit in the league, and cornerback D.J. Reed even ventured to say the unit could be better than the 1985 Bears, the group generally considered to be the best defense in NFL history.