It was over as soon as the Jets landed in Kansas City.

New York never had a chance to knock off the Chiefs on Sunday. As expected, Patrick Mahomes made easy work of the Jets’ lowly defense and Gang Green’s offense failed to get into the end zone in their eighth consecutive loss. Sam Darnold could not pioneer touchdown drives and it proved costly against a high-powered offense.

The Jets will have a little extra time to reflect on their latest loss before playing the Patriots next Monday. Considering how bad New England has been this season, maybe Week 9 could be the week New York breaks into the win column.

Just don’t count on it.

Game Balls

Braxton Berrios: Berrios was Darnold’s safety blanket throughout the afternoon, hauling in eight passes for 34 yards. He did not do much after the catch, but Berrios was a reliable option for New York on Sunday. The Jets need that with their wide receiver depth chart running thin.

Sergio Castillo: Castillo was money filling in for Sam Ficken for the second consecutive week, nailing three of his four field-goal attempts — including one from 55 yards out. He had a chance to go 4-4 in the first half, but his kick just before halftime was blocked. Should Ficken not be able to go against the Patriots in Week 9, Castillo is a kicker the Jets can rely on moving forward.

Quinnen Williams: Williams was his usual disruptive self, recording three tackles, two of which came behind the line of scrimmage, against the Chiefs. He also had a QB hit. Kansas City struggled to run the ball and Williams was a big reason why.

Quick Thoughts

-It goes without saying, but field goals are not going to do it against a team like the Chiefs. Darnold did well to get the Jets into scoring position in the first half, but his inability to find the end zone was what cost New York any chance of seriously challenging for an upset.

-You could argue that the Jets’ defense deserves credit for coming up with some key stops early in the game, but Mahomes still sliced up New York’s secondary. Kansas City’s inability to finish more drives with points was more its own doing than anything else.

-The Jets drove deep into Chiefs territory on their first drive of the game, only to have the series end with a screen pass on third-and-12. New York’s lack of aggression in that situation perfectly captures why it is a winless football team.

-Another week of more Frank Gore than La’Mical Perine. A message to Adam Gase and Dowell Loggains: This season is going nowhere. Give your talented young running back more touches than the veteran on his last legs.

-Denzel Mims has wasted no time making his presence felt as a legitimate weapon, yet Darnold failed to look his way consistently for a second consecutive week. The Jets need to gameplan to get Mims more involved — he is too talented to see only three passes thrown his way.

-Chris Herndon’s nightmare 2020 season continues to get worse. His regression has been staggering and it’s hard to imagine the Jets having any sort of faith in him moving forward after Sunday’s fumble.

–If the Jets move on from Jamison Crowder at the trade deadline, they will be in good hands with Berrios manning the slot. Every time Crowder is sidelined, Berrios shines and paces New York’s receivers. Even if Crowder sticks around past the deadline, Berrios has carved out a role.

-Williams is a beast when he’s on, and that was the case Sunday. It’s a good thing the Jets don’t have any plans to trade the defender.