Jets became the first NFL team ever to lose when posting this statistic originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston
The New York Jets made history on Sunday with their loss to the New England Patriots. And in typical Jets fashion, it wasn’t the good kind of history.
The Jets lost 25–22 when the Patriots scored a touchdown with 22 seconds left in the fourth quarter, completing an impressive comeback. The win moved the Patriots to 2-6 – tied with the Jets at the bottom of the AFC East division.
Things are about to get worse for the Jets.
The Jets scored over 20 points, didn’t commit any turnovers and held their opponent to under 250 yards. Before Sunday, NFL teams were always 750-0 in generating that box score. The Jets are the first to lose.
Ouch.
Scored 20+ points
Didn’t turn it over
Less than 250 meters allowedIn NFL history, teams are 750-1 (including playoffs) in generating that box score.
The only loss is the Jets yesterday.
— Dan Orlovsky (@danorlovsky7) October 28, 2024
The Jets have a short week to prepare for a tough home game on Thursday night against the Houston Texans, who own the AFC’s second-best record at 6-2. If the Jets fall to 2-7, they could find themselves all alone at the bottom of the division by the end of Week 9.
The Jets entered the 2024 season with plenty of optimism as Aaron Rodgers returned after missing almost all of last year with a torn Achilles tendon. But if the first eight games are any indication, Rodgers just isn’t a top-tier quarterback. He doesn’t have the same mobility and budget awareness that has made him an MVP candidate throughout his career.
There’s still a lot of football left, but at this rate the Jets’ 13-year playoff drought will extend for another season.
