Jets lose to Ravens, marking their 10th consecutive losing season

BALTIMORE — Jets’ Dilemma Continues

The Jets’ struggles prolonged on Sunday, marking another disappointing chapter in their history. They fell to the Ravens with a score of 23-10, sinking to a 2-9 record for the season, extending their losing streak to ten consecutive years.

While the Jets displayed some moments of potential during the game, critical mistakes—like a poorly timed penalty and a crucial fumble—coupled with some head-scratching coaching calls ultimately led to their downfall against a more skilled Ravens team.

Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson faced pressure throughout, yet he still managed to make significant plays, benefitting from the Jets’ penalties along the way.

Tyrod Taylor stepped in as the new starting quarterback and brought a flicker of hope, but the Jets could only score once during his time on the field.

The Jets’ current start is their weakest in 11 games since 2020, when they went 0-11. Meanwhile, the Ravens have now achieved five straight wins, bringing their record to 6-5 and keeping their AFC North division hopes alive.

During the first half, the Jets seemed in control, outgaining the Ravens by 150 total yards. Yet, despite their dominance, they only held a slight 7-3 lead at halftime.

Taylor connected with John Metchie for a 13-yard touchdown pass late in the second quarter, capping off a promising 12-play, 79-yard drive to give the Jets a 7-0 advantage.

The Ravens managed to put points on the board with a field goal before halftime. Coming into the second half, they received the kickoff but initially struggled. A significant penalty against Jets safety Isaiah Oliver for pass interference shifted momentum, allowing the Ravens to take advantage, leading to a Derrick Henry touchdown and a 10-7 Ravens lead.

In a questionable call from Jets coach Aaron Glenn, the team opted to go for it on fourth-and-2 from their own 42-yard line. Taylor’s pass intended for Metchie was incomplete, leaving the Ravens with prime field position.

Although it appeared the Jets might limit the damage to a field goal, another penalty—involving pass interference by Tony Adams—gave the Ravens another chance. Just four plays later, Henry scored again, widening the gap to 17-7.

With Taylor at the helm, the Jets’ offense looked somewhat revitalized compared to earlier games. He orchestrated a nine-play drive, resulting in a field goal by Nick Folk that brought the score to 17-10.

Jackson, who started shakily, began to find his rhythm in the second half, notably completing a 30-yard pass to Devontez Walker that set up a scoring opportunity. Although Jackson narrowly missed a touchdown pass to DeAndre Hopkins, a field goal from Tyler Loup increased the Ravens’ lead to 20-10 with just over nine minutes left.

In a tough turn of events for the Jets, Breece Hall fumbled at the Ravens’ 2-yard line after making impressive gains earlier in the drive. The fumble, forced by Marlon Humphrey, was recovered by Alohi Gilman, stopping what could have been a critical scoring opportunity.