Pro Football Focus: 5 lowest-graded Jets players on defense vs. the Cowboys in Week 5

Here are the 5 worst Pro Football Focus grades from the Jets defense from their 37-22 loss to the Cowboys in Week 5.

The New York Jets took on the Dallas Cowboys and lost in 37-22 fashion in their latest game in 2025, this time at home at MetLife Stadium.

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 (0-5) 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 Cowboys (3-2-1) can be found below (minimum 10 snaps played):

5. DE Micheal Clemons

Sep 17, 2023; Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) reacts after throwing a touchdown pass as New York Jets defensive end Micheal Clemons (72) looks on in the second quarter at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports

PFF grade: 55.0.

4. CB Isaiah Oliver

Jul 27, 2024; Florham Park, NJ, USA; New York Jets cornerback Isaiah Oliver (23) looks up while stretching during training camp at Atlantic Health Jets Training Center. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports

PFF grade: 53.1.

3. DT Quinnen Williams

Oct 5, 2025; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) looks to pass downfield as New York Jets defensive tackle Quinnen Williams (95) defends during the first half at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images

PFF grade: 50.9.

2. S Malachi Moore

Aug 22, 2025; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Jets safety Malachi Moore (27) looks on before the preseason game against the Philadelphia Eagles at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

PFF grade: 48.6.

1. LB Kiko Mauigoa

Oct 5, 2025; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Dallas Cowboys running back Javonte Williams (33) scores a touchdown as New York Jets linebacker Francisco Mauigoa (51) defends during the first half at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images

PFF grade: 42.2.

This article originally appeared on Jets Wire: PFF: 5 lowest-graded Jets players on defense vs. the Cowboys in Week 5

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