The New York Jets’ season has spiraled into chaos following a drastic midseason shakeup.
After stumbling to a 2-3 begin, the franchise parted methods with head coach Robert Saleh, handing the reins to Jeff Ulbrich as interim coach.
They even orchestrated a reunion between Aaron Rodgers and Davante Adams, hoping to spark their offense.
But Sunday’s 25-22 loss to a struggling New England Patriots workforce – who had misplaced six straight and had been pressured to discipline Jacoby Brissett after Drake Maye’s concussion – solely deepened their woes.
NFL Analyst Mike Greenberg didn’t mince phrases, demanding the franchise “fireplace everyone” – a sentiment that resonates strongly with the annoyed Jets trustworthy.
Hearth everyone. #Jets
Regardless of the protection holding New England to only 247 yards, their incapability to pressure turnovers or make essential stops proved expensive.
The Jets’ dramatic fall from AFC East rivalry simply three weeks in the past to sharing the division’s basement with the Patriots highlights their fast decline.
There’s no fast repair in sight for this workforce’s troubles.
Although playoff hopes appear dim, historical past provides a sliver of optimism.
Three groups within the Tremendous Bowl period have overcome related predicaments: the 1970 Cincinnati Bengals, 2020 Washington Commanders, and 2022 Jacksonville Jaguars.
Nonetheless, none confronted the added problem of navigating this territory beneath an interim head coach.
The Jets’ subsequent take a look at comes Thursday after they host the Houston Texans, as they desperately search to reverse their fortunes and salvage what stays of their season.