"The Jets could take a few notes on how to be a competitive football team despite having nothing to play for when they visit the New Orleans Saints in Week 16 on Sunday afternoon. Gang Green has been non-competitive in their last two games, sinking to 3-11 on the season, while the 4-10 Saints have upset a pair of their NFC South rivals, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Carolina Panthers."
"The Jets dismissed defensive coordinator Steve Wilks on Monday after his unit was thrashed by the Jacksonville Jaguars for 48 points, as quarterback Trevor Lawrence went off for six total touchdowns. As the only defense in the NFL without an interception this season, the Jets rank 30th in points allowed, with the last two weeks featuring a whopping 81 points being dropped on their heads."
"Cornerbacks coach Chris Harris has been elevated to interim defensive coordinator, where the belief is that he will have an opportunity to secure the permanent role should legitimate improvements be made. Sunday provides an advantageous matchup against a Saints team that, despite coming off two straight wins, has scored more than 24 points just once this season, and that came on Oct. 5 against the lowly Giants."
"Justin Fields was benched and is dealing with a knee injury. His backup, Tyrod Taylor, has missed the majority of the last two games due to a groin issue. It forced Glenn to start undrafted rookie Brady Cook in Week 15 against the Jaguars, and while he looked competent at times, he simply did not add enough to make any sort of difference."
The Jets enter Week 16 at 3-11 following two non-competitive losses, while the 4-10 Saints have recent upsets over divisional rivals. First-year head coach Aaron Glenn has three remaining games to evaluate roster pieces. The Jets fired defensive coordinator Steve Wilks after allowing 48 points to the Jaguars and surrendering 81 points over two weeks, ranking 30th in points allowed and remaining the only NFL defense without an interception. Cornerbacks coach Chris Harris becomes interim defensive coordinator with a chance to earn the role. Quarterback availability is unsettled after Justin Fields was benched and injured, Tyrod Taylor is limited, and undrafted rookie Brady Cook struggled to impact the offense.
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