FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Jermaine Johnson has a pretty sweet plan for more sacks this season.

Actually, it's a bit unsweetened.

The New York Jets edge rusher is preparing to face the speedy and often elusive Lamar Jackson in Baltimore on Sunday after tweaking his usual routine.

“I've been doing extra running and staying off sugary drinks and stuff like that, getting ready for him,” a smiling Johnson said Thursday. “He's a very special player, but I have all the confidence in all the guys in this locker room to get the job done.”

So, really? Johnson's cutting out sweet drinks this week to see if it might help him get to the quarterback more efficiently Sunday?

“Yeah,” Johnson said with a laugh. "It's more of a personal thing. I'm chasing after a lot of guys as the season's going on

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