Pro Football Focus: Lowest-graded New York Jets players on defense vs. the Giants

Here were the worst Pro Football Focus grades for the Jets on defense vs. the Giants.

The New York Jets took on the Giants and lost in a 31-12 fashion in the second weekend of the 2025 NFL preseason.

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 defense against the Giants can be found below (minimum 10 snaps played):

5. CB Mario Goodrich

Aug 24, 2024; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Giants cornerback Mario Goodrich (36) tackles New York Jets quarterback Adrain Martinez (15) while running with the ball during the first half at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports

PFF grade: 42.6.

4. LB Marcelino McCrary-Ball

Aug 9, 2025; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; New York Jets linebacker Jackson Sirmon (right) talks with New York Jets linebacker Marcelino McCrary-Ball (left) during warmups before a game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Kayla Wolf-Imagn Images

PFF grade: 41.0.

3. LB Zaire Barnes

Aug 16, 2025; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Giants running back Dante Miller (25) fights for yards as New York Jets linebacker Zaire Barnes (53) and linebacker Jackson Sirmon (49) during the second half at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

PFF grade: 31.3.

2. LB Aaron Smith

Sep 12, 2021; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; New York Jets helmets wait during the second quarter against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports

PFF grade: 27.4.

1. S Andre Cisco

EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - AUGUST 16: Andre Cisco #8 of the New York Jets takes the field during the NFL Preseason 2025 game between New York Jets and New York Giants at MetLife Stadium on August 16, 2025 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Giants won 31-12. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)

PFF grade: 27.2.

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