On the surface, it’s pretty easy to imagine the New York Jets’ 2026 front. The two free-agent newcomers hold down the base spots, whereas Will McDonald and No. 2 overall pick David Bailey combine their powers on passing downs.
There’s just one nagging issue at play…
Passing downs aren’t exactly plentiful in the National Football League.
Meaningful? You better believe it. Plentiful? Eh, not really — at least not in the way some fans think.
What is a true passing down?
An NFL offense averages anywhere from 60-to-65 plays from scrimmage per game. The average number of third downs per contest is around 11-13, whereas third-and-long situations occur only a handful of times (3-5).
Don’t confuse passing plays with passing downs.
While on one hand,…
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