The New York Jets took on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and lost in a 29-27 fashion in their first road game of the 2025 NFL season at Raymond James Stadium in Week 3.
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-highest grades for players on the Jets defense against the Buccaneers can be found below (minimum 10 snaps played):
5. DT Harrison Phillips
PFF grade: 68.2.
4. LB Francisco Mauigoa
PFF grade: 70.4.
3. LB Jamien Sherwood
PFF grade: 72.6.
2. LB Marcelino McCrary-Ball
PFF grade: 74.6.
1. CB AZ Thomas
PFF grade: 76.0.
This article originally appeared on Jets Wire: Pro Football Focus: 5 highest-graded Jets players on defense vs. the Buccaneers
Reporting by Nick Wojton, USA TODAY / Jets Wire
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