This Jets vs. Chiefs recap starts with a familiar feeling: frustration. The Jets fell 35-12 in Kansas City, dropping to 2-7 after a game that was competitive at halftime and got away from them quickly after the break. For two quarters, there was reason to keep watching. The Jets moved the ball, Jason Sanders made his kicks, and they went into halftime trailing just 14-12. Going into Arrowhead and hanging around is one thing, though. Finishing drives and giving yourself a chance to win is another. Then Aaron Glenn led this team where he always does.
Jason Sanders accounted for all 12 Jets points with four field goals. Credit him for doing his job, but that also tells the story of the offense. You cannot keep settling for three against Patrick Mahomes and expect it to hold up for four quarters.
Geno Smith finished with 165 passing yards and was sacked five times. The offense went scoreless in the second half, leaving very little opportunity to answer as Kansas City pulled away. Whatever optimism existed at halftime disappeared in a hurry.
David Bailey was a reason to feel encouraged, finishing with two sacks and two forced fumbles. Watching a young player make that kind of impact matters, especially with the Jets needing players they can build around.
Breece Hall also returned with 87 yards from scrimmage. Those contributions deserve mention, but as a fan, I am tired of searching for individual positives after another loss. We need to see this team put together a complete game. A competitive half is not enough.
Glenn Naughton shares his thoughts on the loss in the video below. Give it a watch for more on what went wrong and where the Jets go from here. Subscribe to the JetNation YouTube channel and join us in our Jets forum to talk through another disappointing Sunday.