Rough Outing Against Rams
The New York Jets faced a tough test in Week 6, taking on the high-powered Los Angeles Rams offense. Despite putting up a fight, the Jets ultimately fell 31-17 in a game that exposed some of their defensive weaknesses.
The Rams' balanced attack proved too much for the Jets to handle, as quarterback Matthew Stafford carved up the secondary for 275 yards and 3 touchdowns. Wide receiver Cooper Kupp continued his stellar season, hauling in 8 catches for 115 yards and a score.
On the other side of the ball, Jets quarterback Zach Wilson struggled to get the offense going consistently, throwing for 220 yards, 1 touchdown, and 2 interceptions. The running game also sputtered, managing just 89 yards as a team.
Blowout Loss to Titans
Things only got worse for the Jets in Week 7, as they were thoroughly dominated by the Tennessee Titans in a 34-13 defeat.
Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill had his way with the Jets' defense, throwing for 301 yards and 3 touchdowns. Running back Derrick Henry also imposed his will, rumbling for 127 yards and a score on the ground.
Jets head coach Robert Saleh acknowledged his team's shortcomings, saying, "We got outmatched in every facet of the game. Tennessee is a very good team, and we simply didn't have the answers today."
Offensively, the Jets struggled to sustain drives, converting on just 4-of-13 third-down attempts. Wilson finished with 187 passing yards, 1 touchdown, and 1 interception in another forgettable performance.
TL;DR
- The Jets suffered lopsided losses to the Rams (31-17) and Titans (34-13) in Weeks 6 and 7, exposing issues on both sides of the ball.
- The Rams' balanced attack and the Titans' dominant performance overwhelmed the Jets, who struggled to find consistency on offense and stop the opposing teams' passing and rushing attacks.
- Jets head coach Robert Saleh acknowledged his team's shortcomings, as they failed to match the intensity and execution of their more talented opponents.