Grading the Jets’ 10-9 Week 4 loss to the Broncos on Sunday:
Offense
The Jets failed to attain a landing and appeared out of sync all day.
QB Aaron Rodgers (24 of 42, 225 yards, 72.0 score) didn’t have his finest day however he was working for his life for more often than not.
He was sacked 5 occasions and hit 14 occasions.
The Jets dedicated 5 false begin penalties within the recreation.
They averaged 2.8 yards per rush.
RB Breece Corridor (10 rushes, 4 yards, 1 drop, 2 penalties) had his worst recreation as a Jet.
Grade: F
Protection
This felt acquainted.
The Jets protection performed effectively however there was no margin for error with the best way the offense performed.
That was what life was like with Zach Wilson at quarterback.
It was supposed to alter with Rodgers.
Rookie QB Bo Nix (12 of 25, 60 yards, 1 TD, 67.9 score) was horrible however discovered a solution to rating one landing and that was ok for Denver.
The Jets didn’t get one sack on Nix and solely hit him twice.
The Jets’ run protection faltered late within the recreation and Javonte Williams (16 rushes, 77 yards) ripped off some large positive factors.
The Jets compelled one turnover.
Grade: C+
Particular groups
Greg Zuerlein made three subject targets however missed the 50-yard potential game-winner.
Irv Charles had an inexcusable penalty when he drilled the Broncos punt returner.
Punter Thomas Morstead had his standard stable day with three punts contained in the 20 and a 56-yarder that flipped the sphere within the first quarter.
Grade: C
Teaching
This one appears to be like dangerous for Robert Saleh.
The Jets had 9 days to organize for an inferior opponent with a rookie quarterback at dwelling.
As a substitute of beating up on the Broncos, the Jets coughed up a winnable recreation.
That falls on Saleh, as does the undisciplined play of his group (13 penalties).
Offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett had a horrible day.
Why not use Braelon Allen on the objective line?
How about adjusting to the Broncos’ stress?
Defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich didn’t have an amazing day, both.
Although the Jets protection performed effectively, they didn’t get to Nix in any respect.
That’s on Ulbrich.
Grade: F
