PFF: 5 worst-graded Jets players on offense vs. the Saints

Dec 25, 2025 - 17:30

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PFF: 5 worst-graded Jets players on offense vs. the Saints

The New York Jets took on the New Orleans Saints and lost in a 23-20 fashion in Week 16 on the road at Caesars Superdome.

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-worst grades for players on the Jets (3-12) offense against the Saints (5-10) can be found below (minimum 8 snaps played):

5. TE Jeremy Ruckert

ORCHARD PARK, NEW YORK - DECEMBER 29: Jeremy Ruckert #89 of the New York Jets warms up prior to a game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium on December 29, 2024 in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Timothy T Ludwig/Getty Images)

PFF grade: 53.7.

4. WR Arian Smith

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - NOVEMBER 23: Arian Smith #82 of the New York Jets runs with the ball during the first quarter of the game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium on November 23, 2025 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)

PFF grade: 52.5.

3. WR Isaiah Williams

Dec 21, 2025; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New York Jets wide receiver Isaiah Williams (18) catches a pass against New Orleans Saints cornerback Alontae Taylor (1) during the first half at Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

PFF grade: 51.3.

2. WR John Metchie

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - DECEMBER 21: Jonas Sanker #33 of the New Orleans Saints intercepts a pass intended for John Metchie III #3 of the New York Jets in the fourth quarter of a game at Caesars Superdome on December 21, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

PFF grade: 51.2.

1. QB Brady Cook

Dec 21, 2025; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New York Jets quarterback Brady Cook (4) passes against the New Orleans Saints during the second half at Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images