‘Looking Forward to See How These Guys Respond’
After surrendering 34 and 48 points to the Dolphins and the Jaguars, respectively, HC Aaron Glenn will be looking for a bounce back performance from the defense as it operates under new leadership in Week 16.
“Looking forward to see how these guys respond from these two back-to-back performances that weren’t really up to standard,” Glenn said. “The players are not happy with it, and you can tell they’re not.”
With Chris Harris taking over play-calling responsibilities in Week 16, the interim DC said he will be looking for grit and toughness as the unit takes on the Tyler Shough led Saints. The second-round draft pick out of Louisville is averaging 226.0 passing yards per game, and his 69.0 completion percentage ranks 3 third in the NFL since Week 9.
WR Chris Olave leads New Orleans with 82 receptions — the seventh most in the league — and his late game-tying TD reception propelled the Saints to an upset win over Carolina in Week 15.
“Their quarterback has been doing a really good job,” Harris said. “He’s a tough guy, he’s been pretty accurate, he’s got some mobility. They’ve been doing well as of late, the past few games, so we’re going to have our hands full.”
The Saints, however, are averaging 16.1 points per game — which is tied for the second fewest in the league. Against a unit that has turned the ball over 20 times this season, the Jets defense will look to get back on track.
“The biggest thing is just that pride factor,” LB Quincy Williams said. “Having this mindset these last three games, putting it all on tape. … Having all 11 on the same page.”