Always finding new and exciting ways to lose football games, the New York Jets managed another impressive loss today at the hands of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. After falling behind big early on, the Jets climbed back to within a touchdown after Tyrod Taylor found Garrett Wilson and Allen Lazard for a pair of scores.
Leading 26-20, the Bucs attempted a field goal that would give them a nine point lead with two minutes remaining, when Will McDonald blocked the kick, picked it up and ran it back for a touchdown, giving the Jets a one-point lead.
It was short-lived however, as Tampa Bay marched right down the field, aided largely by a big run from Baker Mayfield, before kicking a field goal as time expired and sent the Jets packing.
Head Coach Aaron Glenn said repeatedly that he was proud of his team’s effort and appreciated that they didn’t quit when faced with such a large deficit. The Jets “fought their asses off” according to Glenn, who said that there are no moral victories, but explained that his team did some things well that he’ll be able to build on moving forward.
