Florham Park, New Jersey – The New York Jets faced the Denver Broncos at MetLife Stadium on Sunday, intent on honoring Zach Wilson’s return. Unfortunately, their offensive performance mirrored the struggles they faced when Wilson was their quarterback. Despite their efforts, the Jets fell short, losing to the Broncos 10-9, and failing to score a single touchdown for the first time this season.
Head Coach Robert Saleh expressed disappointment in the team’s lack of execution, attributing the loss to a combination of mental mistakes and poor performance. The Jets, coming off a nine-day break following a victory over the Patriots, appeared sluggish and unprepared throughout the game against the Broncos.
Quarterback Aaron Rodgers, facing immense pressure from the Broncos defense, struggled to find a rhythm and was sacked multiple times. Despite completing 24 of 42 passes for 225 yards, Rodgers acknowledged his shortcomings and the team’s overall lack of focus and sharpness.
Despite the disappointing performance, the Jets had two opportunities in the final minutes to secure a win but failed to capitalize on them. A missed field goal attempt by the Broncos granted the Jets one final chance, but a wide right kick ended their hopes of a comeback victory.
Defensively, the Jets managed to contain Broncos rookie quarterback Bo Nix but ultimately fell short in securing the win. Despite holding Nix to minimal passing yards, the Jets’ offensive struggles overshadowed their defensive efforts.
As the Jets head into a challenging stretch of their schedule, they must regroup and address the issues that plagued them against the Broncos. With upcoming games against formidable opponents, including the Vikings and Bills, the Jets face an uphill battle in redeeming themselves after a disappointing loss at home.