New York Jets tight end Tyler Conklin (83) comes down with a pass against Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Drue Tranquill (23) during the third quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 1, 2023, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
EAST RUTHERFORD — The New York Jets may be just 1-3 in the 2023 season, but their latest loss may have been their best overall performance.Â
Against the defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs, the Jets put forth a valiant effort even though they lost at home 23-20. New York’s quarterback outdueled the great Patrick Mahomes, and the Jets offense seemed to turn a major corner into respectability.Â
There are always significant takeaways from a big game such as Sunday nights, but today we will focus on only the best things that happened for Gang Green as they try to climb out of their 1-3 hole to start the year.
The Jets can win with Zach Wilson
Where the heck did that come from?Â
Zach Wilson had people calling for his job and reports saying his NFL career could be over if he didn’t improve in the next couple of weeks. He responded with not only his best game but outplayed the reigning league MVP throughout Sunday night. Wilson was decisive, confident, and showed he belongs in the NFL.
His arm strength was shown throughout and had the awareness to rarely put the ball in danger. It was the game everyone watching the Jets was looking for out of him since he was drafted with the second overall pick. His lone fumble was certainly a killer, but the way he showed his improved maturity shows that the team will be just right with him once the schedule lightens up in a couple of weeks.Â
If Wilson plays the rest of the year as he did on Sunday night, the Jets will win a majority of their games and end their decade-long playoff drought.Â
Breece Hall should be the lone ballcarrier on Sundays
There’s a glass-half-full approach to the Jets running back room.Â
On the negative, Dalvin Cook’s career in…
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