The NFL season is lengthy.
What’s true in September is just not normally true in December. That’s the reason it’s generally arduous to judge wins and losses — and what they imply precisely — when it’s early within the season.
That’s the reason I assumed it might be a enjoyable train to look again on the Jets’ first 13 video games and the way they give the impression of being now that point has passed by. The loss to the Dolphins and win over the Commanders, which introduced the Jets’ document to 6-9, nonetheless are so latest that nothing has modified there.
Right here’s a have a look at the primary 13 video games with an analysis of whether or not the consequence appears to be like higher, worse or the identical now that a while has passed by:
Week 1: Jets 22, Payments 16 (OT)
This Monday Evening Soccer recreation on the opening weekend perpetually shall be remembered for the fourth play, when quarterback Aaron Rodgers fell to the MetLife Stadium turf with a torn left Achilles tendon, utterly altering the expectations for this season.
However the Jets went on to win the sport with a Xavier Gipson punt return landing in additional time.
On the time, this win felt big as a result of the Payments have been seen as Tremendous Bowl contenders. The Jets pressured 4 turnovers from Josh Allen, who was seen as an MVP candidate.
Now? Eh. The Payments didn’t have the season anybody anticipated. They’re 9-6 and preventing for a playoff spot. Allen is second within the NFL with 15 interceptions, so turning him over has not been as tough because it appeared that night time.
How does it look? Worse
Week 2: Cowboys 30, Jets 10
The Jets obtained their doorways blown off by a Dallas crew that was rolling. Dak Prescott carved up the Jets for 255 yards and two touchdowns. Micah Parsons had two sacks and terrorized Zach Wilson.
The win improved the Cowboys to a formidable 2-0 after they beat the Giants, 40-0, in Week 1. Parsons appeared as if he was going to run away with Defensive Participant of the Yr.
The Cowboys are nonetheless a very good crew, however they don’t appear like the Tremendous Bowl contenders they did in Week 2. They’re 10-5, and have struggled in opposition to good groups. Parsons cooled off and is now not seen as a DPOY favourite.
It felt acceptable for the Jets to get blown out by the Cowboys in Dallas then, and although the Cowboys haven’t turned out to be as nice as they appeared that day, that is nonetheless an comprehensible loss.
How does it look? Identical
Week 3: Patriots 15, Jets 10
That is the sport the Jets will look again on in the course of the offseason and surprise how on earth they misplaced it.
The Patriots stink. The Patriots have gained 4 video games this season, and one got here in opposition to the Jets at MetLife.
On the time, we didn’t know simply how unhealthy the Patriots can be. They have been 0-2 getting into this recreation, however they’d performed the Eagles and Dolphins powerful. Since this recreation, they’ve struggled sufficient to bench quarterback Mac Jones. Invoice Belichick’s future is unsure due to how poorly the season has gone.
This loss appears to be like horrible.
How does it look? Worse
Week 4: Chiefs 23, Jets 20
If there’s such factor as a very good loss, this one was it. The Jets went toe-to-toe with the defending Tremendous Bowl champions, and had an opportunity to win the sport till a late fumble by Wilson and a questionable holding name in opposition to Sauce Gardner.
Since this recreation, we now have seen that the 2023 Chiefs are usually not fairly the crew we have been used to watching. The Chiefs are 9-6, and their offense appears to be like nothing like previous variations led by Patrick Mahomes.
This was nonetheless a robust efficiency by the Jets, however it’s not fairly as robust because it appeared that night time.
How does it look? Worse
Week 5: Jets 31, Broncos 21
Of all the Jets’ wins, this one appears to be like a lot better now than it did then.
Denver was 1-3 getting into this recreation and had given up 70 factors to the Dolphins two weeks earlier. The Jets obtained out of Denver with the win, and the Broncos have put issues collectively since then.
The Broncos are 7-8 and nonetheless have an outdoor shot on the playoffs. Sean Payton and Russell Wilson look a lot better now than they did in early October.
How does it look? Higher
Week 6: Jets 20, Eagles 14
This was a shocking consequence on the time and stays a shocking consequence.
For some time, the Jets have been the one crew with a win over the Eagles, who misplaced three straight video games earlier than beating the Giants on Christmas.
Regardless of dropping a couple of, the Eagles are nonetheless among the finest groups in soccer, and it’s superb the Jets gained this recreation.
How does it look? Identical
Week 8: Jets 13, Giants 10 (OT)
This was a recreation to neglect between the 2 locals. The Jets someway pulled it out.
The Giants appeared useless on the time. This loss despatched them to 2-6 for the season, and backup quarterback Tyrod Taylor was injured in the course of the recreation. Tommy DeVito noticed his first motion and was barely allowed to throw a cross.
Little did we all know DeVito would develop into the largest story in New York. The Giants gained three video games in a row and at the moment are 5-10. They proved they don’t seem to be as unhealthy as they appeared on this recreation.
How does it look? Higher
Week 9: Chargers 27, Jets 6
That is one other consequence that makes you scratch your head. The Chargers have misplaced six of their seven video games since this assembly, and so they fired coach Brandon Staley and basic supervisor Tom Telesco.
Dropping an in depth recreation can be comprehensible, however getting blown out at dwelling? It is a bizarre one. The Chargers have proven they’re horrible and this loss retains getting worse.
How does it look? Worse
Week 10: Raiders 16, Jets 12
The Raiders had simply fired Josh McDaniels two weeks earlier than, and Antonio Pierce was teaching his second recreation.
The Jets had an opportunity to win this recreation, however Wilson threw an interception on what might have been the game-winning drive. This was a part of the worst stretch of the season for the Jets offense. If they may have mustered any offense, they might have gained.
The Raiders have gained two extra video games since this one, together with a shocking consequence over the Chiefs on Christmas. They’re a greater crew than we thought on the night time the Jets performed them.
How does it look? Higher
Week 11: Payments 32, Jets 6
The Jets offense couldn’t operate at this level. That is what led to the temporary Tim Boyle period at quarterback.
This loss appeared unhealthy the day it occurred, and it nonetheless appears to be like that method.
How does it look? Identical
Week 12: Dolphins 34, Jets 13
Boyle’s first begin got here in opposition to Miami on Black Friday. It was clear then the Dolphins have been a playoff crew and the Jets weren’t, and it confirmed that day.
This recreation shall be remembered for the Hell Mary earlier than halftime. The Dolphins have continued to play nicely, and shall be a contender within the AFC.
How does it look? Identical
Week 13: Falcons 13, Jets 8
This was one other ugly one the Jets will look again on and surprise what occurred. Boyle’s second begin didn’t go a lot better than his first, and that led to Trevor Siemian taking part in.
The Falcons have gone 1-2 since this recreation, and so they appear like a nasty crew.
How does it look? Worse
Week 14: Jets 30, Texans 6
The Jets put up 30 factors within the second half of this one, a completely stunning whole contemplating how the Jets had been taking part in within the earlier weeks. Zach Wilson threw for 301 yards and two touchdowns in what could have been his final win because the Jets quarterback.
The Texans misplaced quarterback C.J. Stroud on this recreation. He has not returned, so their season is in jeopardy of falling aside. However this win nonetheless appears to be like good for the Jets.
How does it look? Identical
Sport, Brissett, match?
There shall be loads of dialogue in the course of the offseason about what the Jets ought to do at backup quarterback after what occurred this season.
The largest criticism of GM Joe Douglas is he didn’t have a very good plan on the place behind Aaron Rodgers. He can’t make that mistake once more in 2024.
One title the Jets ought to think about is Jacoby Brissett, who placed on a present in opposition to the Jets within the second half on Sunday. Brissett shall be a free agent after taking part in on a one-year, $8 million deal in 2023 with Washington. He ought to be in line for the same payday in 2024, and the Jets ought to pony up.
Brissett is an expert, and he carried out nicely in opposition to the Jets protection. It’s unusual the Commanders nonetheless are beginning Sam Howell over him.
Brissett could have impressed his future employers on Sunday.
Stat’s so
The Jets offense has been traditionally unhealthy this season. It is among the worst in franchise historical past.
Listed below are the worst Jets offenses by yards per play:
1. 1976: 4.03 yards per play (3-11 document)
2. 1995: 4.06 yards per play (3-13)
3. 1971: 4.16 yards per play (6-8)
4. 1963: 4.26 yards per play (5-8-1)
5. 2023: 4.29 yards per play (6-9)
6. 1977: 4.35 yards per play (3-11)
7. 2005: 4.38 yards per play (4-12)
8. 1961: 4.39 yards per play (7-7)
9. 1987: 4.45 yards per play (6-9)
10. 1970: 4.48 yards per play (4-10)
Supply: Stathead
