Bryce Hall Locks Down as Jets Get First Win

The former UVA cornerback showed out for the Jets on Sunday in their overtime win over the Titans

Matt Newton | Oct 4, 2021

Photo courtesy of George Walker IV/Tennessean.com/USA TODAY Sports

The New York Jets won their first game since December 27th, 2020 on Sunday, defeating the Tennessee Titans in overtime, 27-24. Former UVA cornerback Bryce Hall led the Jets to the win with a lockdown performance in the New York secondary.

Hall was targeted nine times in Sunday’s game and allowed just two receptions for 27 yards and had three passes defended. According to Pro Football Focus, Hall recorded a 74.0 coverage grade on 52 plays in coverage.

Hall made five total tackles, four of which were solo tackles. He was also credited with two quarterback hits on Ryan Tannehill and half a sack on a corner blitz.

.@Bryce55H + @BryceHall11 make it a four-sack first half 💪#TENvsNYJ on CBS pic.twitter.com/QA4LUe3uh0
— New York Jets (@nyjets) October 3, 2021

After effectively defending against the Titans’ passing attack and leading the Jets to their first win of the season, Hall received some significant praise on social media and deservedly so.

Bryce Hall is the player of this game. Had about as good of a CB performance as you can have.
— Michael Nania (@Michael_Nania) October 3, 2021

Bryce Hall has made a play in man coverage in the end zone.

Bryce Hall has come up and made an aggressive tackle on Derrick Henry twice.

Bryce Hall has exploded off the corner blitz for a sack on 3rd down.
— James Wighaus (@BSB_Breakdowns) October 3, 2021

Bryce Hall finished today’s game with 0.5 sacks, 2 QB hits, 3 PD and 5 tackles to help the Jets get their 1st win. Bryce is playing like one of the best corners in the league early on
— Brandon Lloyd (@blloyd8298) October 3, 2021

Bryce Hall might have been the #Jets best player today. 5 tackles, .5 sack, 2 PD, 3 QB Hits and still, that box score doesn't do him justice.
— Robby Sabo (@RobbySabo) October 3, 2021

Bryce Hall is a really good football player.#Jets have a long-term starter in him.
— The Jet Press (@TheJetPress) October 3, 2021

Hall has had a superb start to the 2021 NFL season and he is just getting started.

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