The New York Jets just made NFL history, but not for the reasons fans hoped. Despite holding their opponent under 200 yards, securing a positive turnover margin...
The New York Jets just made NFL history, but not for the reasons fans hoped. Despite holding their opponent under 200 yards, securing a positive turnover margin, and facing a team penalized over 100 yards, the Jets became the first team to lose with all three advantages—breaking a 44-0 all-time record. What went wrong? Conservative play calling and costly mistakes left the Jets squandering a game they seemed destined to win.
Linebacker DeMario Davis’s uncharacteristic missed tackles and a rough outing from Armon Mimbu contributed to the frustration, while the usually reliable special teams unit faltered. With Detroit Lions on the horizon, can the Jets bounce back—and will their trusted veterans return to form, or is age starting to catch up? The latest performance leaves plenty of questions as New York looks to regroup after a historic stumble.