{"id":5843,"date":"2016-11-10T08:30:40","date_gmt":"2016-11-10T13:30:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonprofootball.com\/?p=5843"},"modified":"2016-11-10T00:23:32","modified_gmt":"2016-11-10T05:23:32","slug":"top-midseason-jets-pro-bowl-candidates","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2016\/11\/10\/top-midseason-jets-pro-bowl-candidates\/","title":{"rendered":"Top Midseason New York Jets Pro Bowl Candidates"},"content":{"rendered":"

Now that we are about halfway through the regular season, it is time to start considering which players are deserving of the Pro Bowl. For this series, we will look at the three most deserving candidates for each team. Obviously, some teams will have more or less than three players selected to the Pro Bowl, but for simplicity purposes, we will discuss the top three. Here are the top Pro Bowl candidates for the New York<\/b> Jets<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Top Midseason New York Jets Pro Bowl Candidates<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Quincy Enunwa<\/h3>\n

Despite a putrid season due to the Jets lethargic offense, wide receiver\u00a0Quincy Enunwa<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0is having a breakout year. After getting drafted in the sixth round in 2014, Enunwa has continued to translate his potential into production. Enunwa leads the team with three touchdown receptions and is second in\u00a0catches (37) and yards (527).\u00a0Through nine\u00a0<\/span>games, Enunwa\u00a0eclipsed his 2015 receiving total.<\/span><\/p>\n

Entering the season as the number three receiver, Enunwa has become a solid two after\u00a0Eric Decker<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>was placed on injured reserve. He has made big third down receptions and his deceptive speed has led to big plays. His ability to block is also an asset to the team as\u00a0offensive coordinator Chan Gailey<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>prefers to utilize physical pass catchers.<\/p>\n

Leonard Williams<\/h3>\n

Defensive tackle Leonard Williams<\/a><\/strong> has been a bright spot on this struggling defense. The second year starter shows\u00a0no signs of a sophomore slump as he continues building on his solid rookie campaign. One could go as far as to say he’s been the MVP of the team as he’s established himself as one of the best defensive lineman in the NFL.<\/p>\n

Additionally, his rare combination of size and\u00a0athleticism makes him a force to be reckoned with on the gridiron. The Jets are ranked fourth in the league in rushing defense and Williams is a big part of why. His ability to stuff the run and get after the quarterback have given the Jets something to look forward to as they look to the future.\u00a0Williams leads the team with six sacks, which is tied for sixth in the league, and has a team high two forced fumbles. His ten tackles for loss is second in the league behind\u00a0Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n

David Harris<\/span><\/h3>\n

Veteran middle linebacker David Harris<\/strong><\/a> has been Mr. Dependable, providing stability as the quarterback of the defense. Harris, an every-down\u00a0linebacker, relies on his strong football IQ to call defensive signals.\u00a0He’s also reliable in regard to availability. Prior sitting out the game against the Arizona Cardinals\u00a0<\/strong>after pulling a hamstring, Harris held a\u00a0streak of 121 consecutive starts dating back to 2008, which was the longest for an active linebacker and second longest among current defensive players.<\/p>\n

Despite entering his tenth season, he has been an effective run stopper and tackler. Despite missing time, Harris\u00a0has\u00a0<\/span>totaled 45 tackles, third-most on the team, and two passes defensed.\u00a0He is also 38 tackles\u00a0shy of tying former Jets linebacker Mo Lewis<\/strong><\/a> for second on the franchise\u2019s all-time\u00a0tackles list.<\/span><\/p>\n

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