Jets' Breece Hall, Sauce Gardner leading men in ROY conversation

The New York Jets' early season success can be attributed to two rookies on track to collect some serious hardware after the season.

Running back Breece Hall and cornerback Ahmad "Sauce" Gardner have been game-changers for the Jets, reviving an organization that was desperate for a spark. In 2021, the team ranked No. 26 in total offense and last in total defense. This year, the team ranks 17th in offense and No. 9 in defense.

Gardner was drafted No. 4 overall in the 2022 NFL Draft out of Cincinnati. He has one interception and eight passes defended. He is ranked as the 15th-best coverage cornerback of 108, per Pro Football Focus. Hall was drafted No. 36 overall in the NFL Draft out of Iowa State. He is averaging 5.1 yards per attempt on 76 carries and has three touchdowns.

Even with the accolades, don't expect either to get a big head. A cheesehead? That's a different story.

One play, in particular, during Sunday's win over the Green Bay Packers was emblematic of the role the rookies have taken on within the team.

Hall helped ice the game with this fourth-quarter touchdown.

After the game, Hall revealed he called an audible mid-play.

The Jets (4-2) put a lot of responsibility on their two rookies' shoulders. Hall's play shows good things happen when they take matters into their own hands.