Jets’ secondary racks up penalties as Robert Saleh fumes with refs
LONDON — You can't blame penalties for this week's rhythm. The Jets had no false starts this week compared to five last week, but the penalty issue turned into a secondary issue. Cornerbacks Sauce Gardner (3) and DJ Reed (2) combined for five penalties, including a series of three straight that led to the Vikings' […]
Aaron Rodgers has late Garrett Wilson miss in Jets’ loss
LONDON — Aaron Rodgers and Garrett Wilson connected 13 times Sunday, but the one time they didn't connect will be more memorable. With the Jets desperately trying to win the game, Rodgers knocked down a wide-open Wilson on the sideline. On a play that started at the Vikings' 41-yard line, after Wilson got free on […]
Aaron Rodgers’ words won’t save him if Jets’ results don’t change
Aaron Rodgers' best play all day came about 30 minutes into his and the Jets' 23-17 loss to the Vikings on Sunday at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London. That's when Rodgers, like any true leader, took responsibility for his own underachievement and firmly stated his belief in the team and the head coach (at least […]
Aaron Rodgers reveals he’s dealing with injury despite finishing Jets game after awkward hit
New York Jets fans collectively held their breath when Aaron Rodgers took a hit and twisted it against the Minnesota Vikings, but for some reason he immediately lost possession after the Jets kept the ball on a penalty. I'm back on the field. Rodgers finished the game, a loss for New York as his third […]
Jets should fire Robert Saleh and Nathaniel Hackett: Mike Francesa
It took less than an hour after the Jets' loss to the Vikings for head recruitment to begin. Former WFAN host Mike Francesa said on his podcast Coach Robert Saleh and offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett should be on the chop block following the 23-17 loss. “Everything leads to the same place. You put crime in […]
Aaron Rodgers reveals injury after Jets’ gut-wrenching loss
Aaron Rodgers didn't shy away from self-criticism after his poor performance in the 23-17 loss to the Vikings, but of more concern to the Jets is the condition of Rodgers' ankle. Rodgers told reporters he suffered a sprained ankle, but it's unclear if that happened Sunday or if it's something he's been dealing with. Rodgers […]
Aaron Rodgers pick ends Jets’ comeback hopes in loss to Vikings
LONDON — The Jets acquired Aaron Rodgers in moments like Sunday. Trailing by six points with three minutes left, the Jets forced the Vikings into position. Rodgers had the ball and called two timeouts, but Rodgers was unable to produce results. Instead, Rodgers threw an interception to Vikings cornerback Stephon Gilmore with 44 seconds left […]
Vikings stave off Jets 4th-quarter comeback attempt to remain undefeated in London
The Minnesota Vikings' offense had its worst performance of the year, but Brian Flores' defense held off the New York Jets and remained undefeated. With a 23-17 victory over New York in the NFL's first London game of the year, the Vikings improved to 5-0 and the Jets to 2-3 on the year. Aaron Rodgers […]
Sam Darnold has found perfect fit with Vikings after doomed Jets stint
Many forces stand in the way of a Jets victory against the Vikings on Sunday at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London. The first of those forces is the Jets themselves. Considering how clumsy the Jets were in their own way (did anyone say the word rhythm?) in their 10-9 home loss to the Broncos last […]
Sam Darnold looks ‘better’ than he did with Jets: Sauce Gardner
LONDON — For Jets fans, watching Sam Darnold play quarterback for the Vikings on Sunday may bring back some memories. For Source Gardner, he wanted to see what Darnold would look like in a Jets uniform. Gardner came to the Jets a year after Darnold was traded, but in preparation for playing against him this […]