New England tried to run
Stevan Ridley on a stretch play to the left behind Gronkowski. In the
TWIR – Oakland Preview, we discussed the speed of the Oakland front, highlighting the difficulties the Jets had on runs to the edges. On this 2nd-down play the big tight end tries to block one of those quick Raiders, rookie linebacker
Khalil Mack. The defender does a great job standing up Gronkowski, setting the edge and making a tackle in the backfield. Ridley is stopped for a loss of three yards, setting up 3rd and 10.
