The New York Jets looked like the better team during their first joint practice with the Atlanta Falcons
Prior to their preseason game at MetLife Stadium on Monday (8 p.m. ET), the New York Jets and Atlanta Falcons are meeting up for two joint practices at the Jets’ facility in Florham Park. The first of those practices was held on Friday, and the Jets seemed to hold the edge throughout scrimmage periods.
Practice is over. The #Jets look like the better team to me — though with the Falcons I’m not sure that’s saying much.
— Zack Rosenblatt (@ZackBlatt) August 19, 2022
Jets were able to move the ball against the Falcons defense. Breece Hall and Elijah Moore had standout days. Jets defense also forced some pressure against the Falcons quarterbacks https://t.co/Hr25VHivtJ
— Antwan V. Staley (@antwanstaley) August 19, 2022
Jets looked good against the Falcons. Flacco and Co. moved the ball. Elijah Moore had a great practice. Rookie Irv Charles also stood out. Long run by Breece Hall and leaping catch by Denzel Mims highlights of the day.
— Brian Costello (@BrianCoz) August 19, 2022
Rookie running back Breece Hall recorded one of the best highlights of the day, breaking loose along the right sideline for a 75-yard touchdown. Thanks to key blocks from right tackle George Fant and tight end Tyler Conklin, the edge is left clean for Hall to get a one-on-one in space. Hall jukes the cornerback and is off to the races.
Breece Hall breaks one loose! #Jets pic.twitter.com/Pp0n48YxBv
— Optimistic Jets (@OptimisticJets) August 19, 2022
Joe Flacco was in a groove throughout most of the day. He connected with plenty of Jets pass-catchers for big plays. Here, Elijah Moore scorches a defender with an inside fake to open himself up deep. Flacco drops it in.
Joe Flacco finds Elijah Moore deep for a big gain #Jets pic.twitter.com/JdaCLwi3Xq
— Optimistic Jets (@OptimisticJets) August 19, 2022
Flacco connects with Corey Davis on an out route. Davis beats A.J. Terrell, who was one of the NFL’s best cornerbacks in 2021.
Joe Flacco hits Corey Davis who beat AJ Terrell #Jets pic.twitter.com/InnCAOGLyb
— Optimistic Jets (@OptimisticJets) August 19, 2022
Flacco shows that his 37-year-old wheels can still spin as he rolls out and threads the needle to Garrett Wilson, who makes a stellar diving catch.
Joe Flacco rolls out and hits Garrett Wilson who makes a terrific diving catch #Jets pic.twitter.com/yj7KqcHBXC
— Optimistic Jets (@OptimisticJets) August 19, 2022
Tight end C.J. Uzomah gets in on the action with a catch-and-run.
Joe Flacco hits CJ Uzomah for a big gain#Jets pic.twitter.com/S02HgGvrtG
— Optimistic Jets (@OptimisticJets) August 19, 2022
There isn’t any footage available of the Jets’ defense against the Falcons’ offense, as that scrimmage took place on the far field away from the fans, but those in attendance reported some intriguing highlights.
Sauce Gardner picked off his college teammate Desmond Ridder. Carl Lawson and Jermaine Johnson had sacks. Michael Carter II recorded a pass deflection in coverage against Kyle Pitts.
Sauce Gardner just picked off Desmond Ridder. Pressure forced him into a bad throw. #Jets
— Zack Rosenblatt (@ZackBlatt) August 19, 2022
Carl Lawson with a “sack” of Marcus Mariota. #Jets
— Dennis Waszak Jr. (@DWAZ73) August 19, 2022
Jets first team D stops the Falcons first team O in the two-minute. Michael Carter with a great play to bat down a ball intended for Kyle Pitts. Then Jermaine Johnson sacks Mariota on fourth.
— Ethan Greenberg (@EGreenbergJets) August 19, 2022
On the injury front, defensive end Vinny Curry limped off the field. Defensive end Bryce Huff missed practice with an oblique injury and will miss a couple of days.
#Jets DE Vinny Curry just limped off the field during team drills. Took off his helmet off to the side and slammed it to the ground.
— Dennis Waszak Jr. (@DWAZ73) August 19, 2022
Bryce Huff is dealing with an oblique injury and will be out a couple of days. #Jets
— Zack Rosenblatt (@ZackBlatt) August 19, 2022
The Jets and Falcons will hold another joint practice on Saturday before reconvening in East Rutherford on Monday for their Week 2 preseason game.
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