The road to victory for the Jets in the 2023 season seems to be studded with serious stumbles. The season so far has been a reflection of their worst possible nightmare with their prized Quarterback legend getting knocked off the entire season in the very first season opener against the Bulls. Aaron Rodgers suffered a torn Achilles on just their fourth offensive play. Adding to the misery, the Jets recently had to conduct ‘Emergency’ tryouts following yet another crucial injury, this time concerning their crucial kicker. 

Their opening game, however, rolled out to be an emotional roller coaster, culminating in a thrilling overtime victory for the Jets, thanks to Xavier Gipson’s electrifying 65-yard punt return. This reveals that even without their legendary pillars of strength the team is still in good hands. However, as they prepare to travel to the Lone Star State for the next matchup against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium, a major threat donning jersey number 11 awaits them.

“Please block him:” Number 11 causing havoc

In a recent video aired on the NFL’s official YouTube channel NFL’s Good Morning Football hosts sat down to discuss the upcoming Jets game against the Cowboys and shed considerable light on the Cowboys’ number 11 jersey holder, 24-year-old “absolute beast,” Michael Parsons. Parsons’ outstanding performance against the Giant has attracted considerable attention and he has been labeled as Jets biggest threat in their upcoming match. 

In the video, Parsons is described as an “absolute beast,” with his remarkable speed, power, and playmaking abilities taking center stage. The host underscores the importance of the Jets and Zach Wilson concentrating on neutralizing Parsons to minimize his impact in the forthcoming game. 

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The host urged the Jets head coach  Robert Saleh, should, “Please block him” by all means. He continued to say that if he were Saleh he would be “worried” and have Parsons’ picture plastered everywhere including the locker room, the cafeteria, and the stadium. Every player must have his image imprinted in their brain, the host suggested, and no matter where number 11 is, he needs to be blocked, “I don’t care if all five offensive linemen block him. Please block him.” 

Number 11 or not, currently, the Jets have some emergency damage control to do even before they consider themself fit to fight the Cowboys. 

‘Emergency’ tryouts for a starting Jets kicker

Following their  $75 million wager blow and the removal of Aaron Rodgers from the bigger picture, the Jets are rushing into last-minute damage control as their veteran kicker Greg Zuerlein suffered a groin injury and is unsure of his availability for Sunday’s match. 

Time is running out for the Jets, as head coach, Robert Saleh explains as they conduct emergency tryouts to find a suitable player to fill in, “We’re working out kickers,” said Saleh. “(The injury is) not serious, but serious enough to bring this game in question.”

Ironically enough Zuerlein’s “Greg the Leg,” with an injured leg has “50-50” chances of performing against his previous franchise. Zuerlein’s injury, coupled with Rodger’s removal, and the additional threat from number 11 Michael Parsons might make the road leading to victory difficult- but never impossible. NFL fans are positive that come what may, the Jets shall soar on Sunday. 

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