Punter Thomas Morstead has been Jets’ X-Factor on and off the field
The Jets MVP through seven games isn’t an offensive or defensive player.
It is punter Thomas Morstead, who has been Gang Green’s special teams weapon this season.
Last week, Morstead was named the AFC Special Teams Player of the Week after placing four punts inside the 20-yard line in the Jets’ 13-10 overtime win against the Giants. He punted the ball 11 times (48.1 avg), including three fielded inside the five-yard line.
This led to Morstead being called the “G.O.A.T” by cornerback D.J. Reed in the locker room after the game.
“It’s been amazing, not just this week but the whole season,” Morstead told the Daily News. “I feel like our whole special teams room has had a significant impact on winning games this year. We’ve definitely felt it and honestly, it has been a lot of fun.
“All the g...