A game of inches became a game of legs
The 14th time’s anything but the charm for the New York Jets.
Gang Green’s futility against the New England Patriots continued in the most heartbreaking fashion on Sunday, as they dropped a 10-3 defensive struggle to their bitter rivals, their 14th consecutive defeat in the divisional rivalry. Marcus Jones scored the only touchdown of the game on an 84-yard punt return with five seconds remaining, capping off a sloppy defensive struggle.
MARCUS JONES ARE YOU KIDDING ME?! Game winner. 🔥🔥 pic.twitter.com/ZJdLzAVbeP
— Pats Buzz (@PatsBuzz) November 20, 2022
Jones’ winning score drearily outpaced Zach Wilson‘s 77-yard day, 34 of which came on a single reception to Denzel Mims in the first half. As a whole, New York (6-4) mustered only 29 yards of offense in the second half, wasting a dominant pass rush effort from the defense.
Six different Jets had sacks on the afternoon, as they likewise held New England to only a field goal from Nick Folk. With the Jets only able to counter with a similar triple from Greg Zuerlein en route to a 3-3 halftime score, the two teams combined for only 19 first downs and neither reached 300 yards. New England (6-4) won that battle 297-103 and likewise raised the pressure with four sacks of their own.
Jets fourth-round rookie Micheal Clemons picks up his second sack of the season.
Shows some nice power here and benefits from Mac Jones not moving up in the pocket. pic.twitter.com/qwjnMndD6B
— Seven Rounds in Heaven (@7RoundsInHeaven) November 20, 2022
Brought 6 for the 6th sack! #NYJvsNE #nevsnyj #jets pic.twitter.com/ObU7BrbwrD
— 🗽NYJETS🗽TWEETZ🗽 (@NYJETSTWEETZ) November 20, 2022
With the loss, New York missed out on an opportunity to take over first place in the AFC East and also dropped its first road game of the season. The Jets’ next opportunity for redemption comes in an interconference showdown next week when they take on the Chicago Bears at home on Sunday (1 p.m. ET, Fox).
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To everyone pointing out the lack of a run game, when the opponent doesn’t respect your QB they creep up on the line. Yes, the first Mims drop would’ve been helpful to loosen up the D, but w/o sustained success the D will always jam the box. Mac Jones is not an above avg QB yet he completed over 80% of his throws in the same weather. Zach completed less than 40% of throws when the receiver had 3+ yds of separation! No excuses. I was fully supportive of giving Zach a reasonable time to succeed, but it looks like… Read more »
I’m ready to see White or Streveler.
Might be worth a shot but they had to go deep. Wilson’s best atribute right now is a gun of an arm and Lefluer is calling wheel routes where you need to float the ball. Ik all week the Pats would press with thier D backs and the needed to open it up with some deep throws . Mims drops the 1st pass 20 yards down field right in his hands after a should have been fumble (catch and a football move) the Jets would have had the ball at the one. Saleh should have challenged. Two huge momentum plays… Read more »
I think you’re pretty much spot on, however I don’t think that catch fumble would have been overturned. Honestly, I’m speechless over this one, and the reason is, I’m not sure who to blame. Yes, Zach was horrible, but as you pointed out 33 rushing yards doesn’t make it feel like the QB was the only issue. Tomlinson stinks. I’ve been waiting for him to come out of this “funk” but he’s been plain bad. If they weren’t paying him $40million or whatever he’d be benched. I’m also tired of McGovern letting guys stunt right past him. I do like… Read more »
Go watch the film. There were many plays that Wilson had lots of time and receivers wide open.
Yup, the mental part of the game seems to be beyond him (and how to utter a simple cliche or take any responsibility).
Just watched the 22…yep you’re right. There were guys there, which actually takes some of the heat off LaFleur, not all but on some level there were plays to be made.
Sorry about the spelling below. I’m still so pissed
Saleh and Lefleur were horrible. Saleh basically comes down to the final minute playing for OT where if you get the ball you’re going against the wind and if you give up the ball you could lose without touching it. Wilson was bad, but who calls a wheel that requires loft when the wind is blowing back at you. The 1st 3 quarters every 1st down was a throw followed by a run usually for a loss. This was the most predictable offensive game plan I’ve ever seen. The offense line was horrible. Lankenson basically waved people threw so much… Read more »