For the first time in years, the New York Jets’ offense is ahead of the defense.
In the debut of a new head coach, new offensive coordinator, and new quarterback, the Jets’ offense looked like it had been working together for years. They racked up six scoring drives on a stacked Steelers defense, marching the ball with ease for four quarters.
Many parties played a role in the offensive outburst. Justin Fields excelled in his first game as a Jet. The offensive line fought through Alijah Vera-Tucker’s injury to pitch a dominant performance. Behind them, Breece Hall looked to be back in peak form.
The key to it all, though, was first-year offensive coordinator Tanner Engstrand.
New York’s rookie play caller, who is only two years older than Pittsburgh’s quarterback, put together a savvy game plan that had the Steelers’ veteran coaches stumped. Engstrand came out hot, and he didn’t stop there. Everytime the Steelers adjusted, Engstrand had a curveball.
After halftime, Engstrand did not let the Steelers catch up to him. The Jets stayed hot in the second half, and they continued responding even after the Steelers’ offense put the Jets into adversity.
There were many ways that Engstrand excelled in his Jets debut. He simplified Fields’ decisions, put him in positions to be a playmaker, and schemed up favorable numbers for the Jets’ run game.
How did he possibly do all of that against a well-coached Steelers defense that is loaded with talent up front?
That’s what we’re here to discuss in the latest Blewett’s Blitz film review.
We break down Engstrand’s scheme and more critical takeaways from the Jets-Steelers film in the newest edition of Blewett’s Blitz.
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