Review of the Jets' 10-9 loss to the Broncos on Sunday in Week 4:
offense
The Jets were unable to score a touchdown and looked out of whack all day.
QB Aaron Rodgers (24 of 42, 225 yards, 72.0 rating) didn't have his best day, but he was running for his life most of the time.
He was sacked five times and hit 14 times.
The Jets committed five false start penalties in this game.
They averaged 2.8 yards per rush.
RB Breece Hall (10 rushes, 4 yards, 1 drop, 2 penalties) had his worst game as a Jet.
Grade: F
defense
This felt familiar.
The Jets' defense played well, but their offense left no room for error.
Such was the life of quarterback Zach Wilson.
That was supposed to change with Rodgers.
Rookie QB Bo Nix (12 of 25, 60 yards, 1 TD, 67.9 rating) was terrible, but found a way to score one touchdown, which was enough for Denver.
The Jets didn't sack the Knicks once and only had two hits.
The Jets' run defense faltered late in the game, allowing Javonte Williams (16 rushes, 77 yards) for a big gain.
The Jets forced one turnover.
Grade: C+
special teams
Greg Zuerlein made three field goals, but missed the 50-yard game-winner.
Irv Charles received an unforgivable penalty when he drilled a Broncos punt returner.
Punter Thomas Morstead had his usual good day, completing three punts inside the 20 for 56 yards and turning the field over in the first quarter.
Grade: C
coaching
This looks bad for Robert Saleh.
The Jets welcomed their rookie quarterback home and had nine days to prepare for an inferior opponent.
Instead of beating the Broncos, the Jets played a winnable game.
That is Saleh's fault, as well as his team's undisciplined play (13 penalties).
Offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett had a bad day.
Why not use Braylon Allen on the goal line?
What's it like adjusting to the Broncos' pressure?
Defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich didn't have a great day either.
The Jets' defense played well, but they just couldn't reach the Nix.
It's about Ulbrich.
Grade: F





