New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson (2) throws under pressure from Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Jerry Tillery (90) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 12, 2023, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)
A picture of the 2023 New York Jets might be the perfect photo in the dictionary to describe the word “insanity” (doing the same thing over and over but expecting different results).
New York’s offense squandered big plays with crucial penalties and a costly interception – grounding them in a 16-12 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders Sunday night. Vegas received major contributions from Josh Jacobs (116 yards rushing) and a late game interception from Robert Spillane to move to 2-0 under interim coach Antonio Pierce.
Gang Green’s offense appeared to come out hot to start Sunday’s contest by putting up their most yards in the first quarter (110) all season. Despite the offense moving the ball consistently though, key penalties from different members of the offense stalled three different scoring drives. In total, the Jets were called for eight penalties on the night for 83 yards of lost ground.
The worst of which came when the Jets seemingly scored a touchdown in the second quarter but a hold on CJ Uzomah (his second of the game) forced the team to kick their third field goal of the game. New York would head into the half with just a 9-6 lead because of it.
“What’s frustrating are the different ways we are creating to not get in the end zone,” Jets head coach Robert Saleh said. “We’re generating offense, we’re moving the ball. We’re just not finishing our drives the way we need to.”
It was in the second half though where the Jets offense would cool off entirely. The touchdown drought from either team would end when rookie tight end Michael Mayer outjumped Jordan Whitehead in the red zone to give the Raiders a 16-9 lead.
While Zach Wilson led a field goal drive early in the fourth quarter, his late…
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