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FLORHAM PARK, N.J. -- David Harris and the New York Jets defense watched the film of their stingy performance last week against the Baltimore Ravens and liked what they saw.Thumbs up all around -- and it had been a long time coming.It was probably our best game of the year, Harris said Thursday. We got turnovers, limited them in running the ball and had a good day all around. We didnt give up any touchdowns, so thats a huge plus for us.In New Yorks 24-16 victory last Sunday , the Ravens managed just 245 overall yards while the Jets put consistent pressure on quarterback Joe Flacco.Baltimore ended up with just 11 yards rushing, a franchise-record low for New York. It initially had been 6 yards, but a scoring change during the week gave Leonard Williams a sack and slightly increased the Ravens rush total.In the three games leading up to last Sunday, Terrance West rushed for 295 yards, the fourth-best mark in the NFL during that span. He finished with 10 on eight carries against the Jets.Yeah, thats tough to do in this league, Harris said. Any time you can make a team one-dimensional like that, you can pretty much tell the guys up front to pin their ears back and go after the quarterback and try to make him uncomfortable back there, and I think we did that.It was the type of defensive dominance the Jets have been expecting all season, more befitting of a Todd Bowles unit than the inconsistent bunch that had marked most of New Yorks first six games.I thought that we did some really good things, defensive coordinator Kacy Rodgers said. You kind of look at a few things that happened that hadnt been happening for us, guys getting their hands on the ball, we disrupted the quarterback a little bit. It was kind of the way we wanted to play.Entering the game against Baltimore, the Jets were ranked 23rd in total defense, 28th in passing defense and sixth against the run.Those rankings improved a bit heading into this weeks matchup with the 0-7 Browns. New York is 16th in total defense, while its 27th against the pass and second versus the run.It was nothing special, Bowles said, downplaying the performance. I just think everybody did their jobs. Everybody did their jobs, we came together and we made some plays.The defense had just four takeaways through six games but got interceptions by Buster Skrine and Marcus Gilchrist on consecutive possessions in the third quarter. The Jets turned the first of those turnovers into a field goal.It was great, definitely great, cornerback Darrelle Revis said. Thats what we definitely want to do. We did a lot of that last year and we had a slow start this year. Now, we are starting to pick it up a little bit more and once you get a feel, they come in bunches.So, Im sure youll start seeing more guys making more plays on the ball.The Browns are tied for 16th in total offense, putting them right in the middle of the pack. But theyve allowed 21 sacks, which is topped by just two other teams.Which quarterback theyll be trying to take down remains to be seen. Josh McCown was medically cleared to play after breaking his left collarbone in the second game of the season. Cody Kessler, who started last week, is in the NFLs head injury protocol after being hurt last Sunday in Tennessee, and Kevin Hogan finished up in his place.With their current situation, it forces us to prepare for all of them, Rodgers said. We played against McCown last year and then we watched a lot of tape on Cody. Hes doing some good things with them, and Hogan comes in last week and then they played (Terrelle) Pryor against Miami. We have to prepare for it all.The Jets could have defensive end Muhammad Wilkerson back after he missed last week with soreness in his foot, a remnant of the broken leg he suffered in the finale last season. He had been playing through soreness in the tendon by the ankle but is hoping to be back on the field Sunday.That would be a big boost for a defensive line that already includes Williams, Sheldon Richardson and Steve McLendon. Regardless of whether Wilkerson plays this weekend, the defense already has something to build on after its performance against the Ravens.Hopefully it does carry over and gives the guys a little more confidence going into this week, and hopefully we can put another week like that together, Harris said. Confidence is a real thing, especially in a sport like this where its the ultimate team game. 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The 22-year-old gymnast was joined at Sky HQ in Osterley with fellow Sky Academy Sports Scholars Olivia Breen, Savannah Marshall, Jessica Judd, Holly Bradshaw, Mark English and Quillan Isidore.It was an incredible day of action, streamed live across all the countrys Sky sites, and was a chance to see close up some of Britains and Irelands hottest athletes battling for Olympic qualification.Pole vaulter Holly Bradshaw kick-started the day in lively fashion with a morning gym session and stretch class.Up next was a visit to the Sky Academy Skills Studio where Paralympic sprinter and long jumper Olivia Breen and 1500m runner Jessica Judd saw news reports being made. Boxer Savannah Marshall in fighting mood as she reveals her Rio dreams And then it was time for six-time Olympic champion Sir Chris Hoy to pass on his wisdom, alongside 800m runner and guest reporter for the day Mark English, Sam, Olivia and Holly on stage for an open Q&A session.Hoy, Britains most successful Olympian who retired from cycling in 2013, said: What a great day at Sky HQ with the Sky Scholars to mark six months to Rio. Its an incredibly exciting time.English, a rapidly rising one-lap athlete from Ireland, added: Meeting Chris was the wow factor. I asked him what he thought set him apart from the rest.He told me that it was the mind-set he had on an average Wednesday in the Winter that differed to his team-mates, and not necessarily the mentality on race day, which was enlightening. Holly Bradshaw leads a stretching session to start the day at Sky on Thursday He also talked about his approach to gym training and was very open, honest and erudite in the knowledge he shared.dddddddddddd. I was extremely lucky to ask him these questions and can hopefully use his advice to improve over the next six months.It was then time for Marshall to show off her pugilistic skills with a boxing masterclass with Sky Academy mentor and Sky Sports expert Johnny Nelson.BMX star Isidore proved an inspiration on two wheels with a spinning session. He admitted: I had a great time but Ive lost my voice with all the shouting!The day was wrapped up as hundreds of Sky staff packed inside the Hub building to witness Sam exhibit his pommel skills next to his mentor and Sky Sports football reporter Geoff Shreeves. Sky Academy Sports Scholars reveal the benefits of the tailored support programme theyve had since London 2012 A weary Oldham, who faces a tense qualifying battle within a very competitive GB gymnastics squad, said: Ive had such an awesome day at Sky for the Sky Scholarships.Its countdown to Rio and Ive got to be on my toes for another six months. Im so proud to be a Sky Scholar.English, who has already run the Olympic qualifying time, added: Knowing Ill be competing on that stage in Rio makes me even more motivated.Its days like these at Sky that show us Scholars the true value of the support we get from the Scholarship. A great day - now for the Olympics! Also See: About the Scholarship Meet the athletes Blogs Videos Galleries ' ' '