5 highest-graded Jets players on defense vs. the Saints

The New York Jets took on the New Orleans Saints and lost in a 23-20 fashion in Week 16 on the road at Caesars Superdome.

Sometimes the stats can tell the story of who performed well and who did not, but Pro Football Focus is there to provide a little bit more context.

The football analytics outlet has released their final grades for players who competed in this week’s game based on their metrics. How did Jets players fare?

Here is a bit more of a clearer picture for you now.

PFF’s five-best grades for players on the Jets (3-12) defense against the Saints (5-10) can be found below (minimum 8 snaps played):

5. DT Khalen Saunders

PFF grade: 71.8.

4. DT Will McDonald IV

PFF grade: 75.5.

3. LB Jamien Sherwood

PFF grade: 77.6.

2. DT Jowon Briggs

PFF grade: 86.1.

1. LB Mykal Walker

PFF grade: 89.3.