{"id":136586,"date":"2025-06-17T08:55:16","date_gmt":"2025-06-17T08:55:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/136586\/"},"modified":"2025-06-17T08:55:16","modified_gmt":"2025-06-17T08:55:16","slug":"the-jets-red-zone-offense-could-be-among-the-leagues-best-in-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/136586\/","title":{"rendered":"The Jets\u2019 red zone offense could be among the league\u2019s best in 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/empiresportsmedia.com\/category\/new-york-jets\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Jets\u2019;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Jets\u2019<\/a> red zone offense could be elite this season. New York has a bunch of quality players, and a lot of them excel in this area of the field.<\/p>\n<p>The Jets have several different running threats<\/p>\n<p>The Jets\u2019 rushing attack could set a high floor for this team. With a mobile quarterback in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.espn.com\/nfl\/player\/_\/id\/4362887\/justin-fields\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Justin Fields;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Justin Fields<\/a>, the sky could be the limit.<\/p>\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/F\/FielJu00.htm\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:In his career;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">In his career<\/a>, Fields has 2,509 rushing yards, along with 19 touchdowns. These are elite rushing numbers for a four-year window from a quarterback. It shows that teams should be wary of his legs and shouldn\u2019t slouch on him in the red zone.<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"Justin Fields, Steelers, Jets, Giants\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"654\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"standard-img\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/c1730ef2bb8568d3ea833015bd2a4f81.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p>But New York also has <a href=\"https:\/\/www.espn.com\/nfl\/player\/_\/id\/4427366\/breece-hall\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Breece Hall;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Breece Hall<\/a>, their top running back. He has outstanding speed, and if they could get him to the outside, his 4.39 speed would be a big threat.<\/p>\n<p>Along with Hall and the other backs, the Jets also have some interesting wide receivers who can make plays as rushers.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.espn.com\/nfl\/player\/_\/id\/4613104\/malachi-corley\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Malachi Corley;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Malachi Corley<\/a> has some experience with the ball in his hands at college. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sports-reference.com\/cfb\/players\/malachi-corley-1.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:In 2022;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">In 2022<\/a>, he had 11 carries for 87 yards. He is a slept on threat in this offense, and new offensive coordinator Tanner Engstrand could fit him a role in the red zone.<\/p>\n<p>Garrett Wilson and Josh Reynolds headline the top red zone receiving threats<\/p>\n<p>The Jets\u2019 passing game is a little weaker than their rushing, but it should be serviceable.<\/p>\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<p>Starting with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.espn.com\/nfl\/player\/_\/id\/4569618\/garrett-wilson\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Garrett Wilson;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Garrett Wilson<\/a> and Josh Reynolds, these two should be expected to take on a big role here. Wilson is the star receiver of this team, but Reynolds has a lot of red zone experience with other teams because of his height and ball skills.<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"Garrett Wilson, Giants, Jets\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"standard-img\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/363bf8fa6319fc981695454a481d2124.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Credit: Kevin R. Wexler-NorthJersey.com \/ USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/R\/ReynJo00.htm\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:In 2023;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">In 2023<\/a>, his last season with Engstrand and the Lions, he had 608 yards and five touchdowns. These numbers could be higher in 2025, as he might be looking at a much bigger role.<\/p>\n<p>Along with these two, Engstrand should find ways to get many playmakers open in this offense. This may even include <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/antwanstaley\/status\/1933201764406132996\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:offensive lineman;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">offensive lineman<\/a>, as they were seen jokingly running around catching passes at minicamp.<\/p>\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<p>This offense will be fun, and scoring in the red zone should be one of the team\u2019s strong suits, thanks to their rushing potential.<\/p>\n<p>Related Headlines<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The Jets\u2019 red zone offense could be elite this season. 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