New York Hopes McKinley’s Edge-Rushing Skills and Home Field Advantage Can Help Snap Five-Game Losing Streak
The New York Jets are looking for a spark as they prepare for a crucial Thursday Night Football showdown against the red-hot Houston Texans. With a daunting five-game losing streak hanging over them, the Jets have been actively retooling their roster in hopes of injecting some much-needed energy. One key move could make all the difference: the Jets have signed former Atlanta Falcons first-round pick Takk McKinley to their practice squad, a potential game-changer for their defense.
Selected 26th overall in the 2017 NFL Draft, McKinley flashed major promise in his rookie season with Atlanta, racking up 20 tackles, six sacks, two forced fumbles, and a fumble recovery. Since then, he’s demonstrated his ability to disrupt opposing offenses, reaching a career-high 29 tackles and 3.5 sacks in 2022. After stints with the Cleveland Browns and Los Angeles Rams, McKinley now joins a Jets squad hungry for impact players who can turn the tide of their season.
The timing of McKinley’s addition couldn’t be better. The Texans enter Thursday night with an impressive 6-2 record, but Houston has been undefeated at home this season and will be playing on the road at MetLife Stadium, giving New York a shot at an upset.
While Aaron Rodgers and the offense seek to break through, the Jets’ defense will aim to stymie Houston’s potent attack—and McKinley’s edge-rushing skills might just give them an edge. If he can find his form quickly, McKinley could be the added punch New York needs to stand firm against a Texans team used to dominating on its own turf.
With everything on the line for the Jets, Thursday’s game is shaping up to be a must-watch showdown. Fans are hoping McKinley’s arrival and the team’s home-field advantage will finally deliver a win and reignite New York’s season.
