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5 Jets to watch vs. Commanders in Week 16

The Jets may not have the best record but they have a talented roster. Here are five players to watch ahead of Sunday’s game.

The Washington Commanders (4-10) look to snap a five-game losing streak Sunday when they travel to MetLife Stadium for the second time this season to face the New York Jets (5-9).

Washington’s first trip to the Meadowlands was an embarrassing 14-7 loss to the Giants in Week 7. The Giants were without multiple starters, and Washington trailed 14-0 for a large portion of the game.

Things have gone completely off the rails for Washington since. Starting in Week 7, the Commanders have a 1-7 record. Meanwhile, the Jets have struggled, too, with most of their struggles relating to the absence of quarterback Aaron Rodgers.

Quarterback Zach Wilson has looked overmatched again and is currently in concussion protocol ahead of Sunday’s game vs. Washington. Trevor Siemian will start if Wilson can’t play in Week 16.

Regardless of New York’s record, it has a solid roster. We look at five players to watch in this Week 16 game.

Jets react to ‘good ol’ (expletive) whooping’ dealt by Dolphins

Jets players and coaches react to the nightmare that was Week 15’s 30-0 loss to the Miami Dolphins.

There are no two ways about it: the Jets got ripped big time by the Miami Dolphins in Week 15, losing 30-0 and watching their playoff hopes officially end after wins by the Cleveland Browns and Houston Texans. The players were embarrassed and rightfully so. The offense had no juice and the defense struggled mostly all day, save for a few plays here and there.

After the game, some players spoke with the media and expressed their frustrations with not only the game but the way the season has gone, a season that began with immense promise that will end without a playoff appearance for the 13th consecutive season.

Here are some of the Jets’ reactions following Sunday’s nightmare.

5 takeaways from Jets’ 30-0 blowout loss to Dolphins

Here are our five immediate takeaways from the Jets’ lopsided 30-0 loss to the Dolphins in Week 15.

The New York Jets could not carry over any momentum from their 30-6 win over the Houston Texans in Week 14, losing to the Miami Dolphins 30-0 in Week 15. The Jets have fallen to 5-9 with the loss to the Dolphins, making it extremely unlikely that Aaron Rodgers will return this season.

Zach Wilson made his second straight start since returning as the starter, but it was short-lived on Sunday. The third-year quarterback suffered a head injury in the first half and he would be ruled out immediately.

In yet another embarrassing loss for the Jets, here are our five immediate takeaways in Sunday’s matchup versus the Dolphins.

6 Jets to watch in Week 15 vs. Dolphins

Here are six players to keep an eye on in the Jets’ Week 15 showdown against the Dolphins.

The New York Jets are looking to extend their winning streak to two games in Week 15 when they travel to face the Miami Dolphins for the second time this season. It was an impressive 30-6 victory for the Jets in Week 14 versus the Houston Texans as Zach Wilson returned as the starting quarterback.

For maybe the first time all season, all three phases of the team clicked in the win over the Texans. After heading into halftime with the score being 0-0, the offense found its rhythm, the defense stifled the Texans, and special teams helped flip field position a few times.

The idea of making the playoffs is a pipe dream for the Jets, but the team would love to finish the season strong to build momentum for next season. Here are six players from the Jets to watch in Sunday’s divisional bout against the Dolphins.

Garrett Wilson sets franchise record for receptions and yards in first two seasons

After Sunday’s nine-catch performance, Garrett Wilson now has the most catches (151) by a Jets receiver in his first two seasons.

Jets wide receiver Garrett Wilson is already rewriting the history books in such a short time. The second-year wide receiver went for 108 yards on nine catches in New York’s 30-6 win over the Houston Texans. In the process, Wilson set franchise records for both receptions and yards in a player’s first two seasons in the league.

Wilson now has 151 catches for 1,926 yards through his first two NFL campaigns. The previous record was held by Wayne Chrebet, who caught 150 passes for 1,635 yards between 1995 and 1996. Wilson had already set the yardage record. His nine catches Sunday put him over the top in that department.

Similar to Chrebet, Wilson has had a handful of quarterbacks throwing the football early on. Wilson has played in games started by Aaron Rodgers, Zach Wilson, Tim Boyle, Mike White and Joe Flacco. The Jets have also played Chris Streveler and Trevor Siemian since the start of last season.

Wilson had already set the Jets’ rookie record with 1,103 receiving yards, surpassing the 844 from Keyshawn Johnson in 1996. He is now 147 yards away from being just the fourth receiver in franchise history with back-to-back 1,000-yard seasons. Johnson (1998-1999), Don Maynard (1967-1968) and George Sauer (1966-1968) are the others.

Instant analysis as Zach Wilson leads second-half charge in 30-6 win over Texans

Instant analysis as Zach Wilson leads second-half charge in 30-6 win over Texans

Zach Wilson was cheered as he came onto the field and he led a 30-point second half in one of the best performances of his career as the Jets stunned the Houston Texans 30-6 to snap a five-game losing streak and move to 5-8 on the season.

The Jets end their three-game homestand on a very positive note and keep their slim playoff hopes alive. At the very least, it gives Wilson a boost of confidence as he throws for over 300 yards over a Texans team that entered Sunday 7-5 and in a playoff position.

Here’s our quick notes and thoughts from the big win for the Jets in Week 14.

5 takeaways from Jets’ dominant 30-6 win over Texans

Here are five of our immediate takeaways from the Jets’ lopsided 30-6 win over the Texans in Week 14.

The New York Jets put an end to their five-game skid with an impressive, dominant outing against the Houston Texans in Week 14 with a score of 30-6. For one of the first times this season, the Jets got a collective effort from all three phases to produce a victory.

With the win, the Jets improved to 5-8 on the season as Zach Wilson returned as the starting quarterback following the release of Tim Boyle. After a first half where both teams punted on every offensive drive, the Jets found their rhythm in the second half.

In what was a much-needed win for morale, here are five takeaways from the Jets’ blowout win over the Texans in Week 14.

Twitter reacts to Zach Wilson’s reported refusal to play for the Jets

The Jets have poisoned their quarterback situation to the point where former 2nd-overall pick Zach Wilson reportedly doesn’t want to play.

The New York Jets’ 2023 quarterback situation, ending as it did in a competitive sense a few plays into the regular season when Aaron Rodgers suffered a torn Achilles tenson, is one of the worst in NFL history.

It’s bad enough at this point that Zach Wilson, the second overall pick in the 2021 draft who never quite panned out for the team, is now reluctant to return to the field for the team that drafted him — this per reports from Dianna Russini and Zack Rosenblatt of The Athletic.

Wilson had started a team-high nine games this season, but has been part of a merry-go-round that showed just how clueless the franchise was with any sort of backup plan for a Rodgers injury. Wilson has completed 190 of 321 passes this season for 1,944 yards, six touchdowns, seven interceptions, and a passer rating of 73.8. That’s not amazing by any stretch, but if you stack it up against the performances of Tom Boyle and Trevor Siemian, Rodgers’ other backups in this crazy quilt, Wilson looks like… well, Aaron Rodgers in comparison.

In their 15-8 embarrassment of a loss to the Atlanta Falcons last Sunday, Boyle completed 14 of 25 passes for 148 yards, no touchdowns, an interception, and a passer rating of 56.7 before being benched in “favor” of Siemian, who completed five of 13 passes for 66 yards, no touchdowns, no interceptions, three sacks, and a passer rating of 55.3.

As for Wilson, he was benched in the Jets’ 32-6 Week 11 loss to the Buffalo Bills, and relegated to third quarterback before the Jets’ 34-13 Week 12 loss to the Miami Dolphins. In that Black Friday game, Boyle threw a 99-yard pick-six to Miami safety Jevon Holland.

So, you can understand why Wilson might have some hard feelings about the ways in which things have gone, though he hasn’t come close to looking like a functional starting quarterback in the NFL to date.

The Jets next face the Houston Texans next Sunday. Stay tuned to see who will be suiting up at the game’s most important position!

And meanwhile, you can check out the most prominent responses to this news on social media.

Garrett Wilson says he can do better job communicating on field

Jets wide receiver Garrett Wilson took the high road after a day of not getting the football despite getting open.

Jets wide receiver Garrett Wilson has had numerous times where he gets open and doesn’t get the ball thrown to him for one reason or another. But instead of throwing the rest of the offense under the bus, Wilson is pointing the finger at himself and says he can do a better job of communicating that he is open on the field.

Wilson was targeted seven times in the 13-8 loss to the Falcons, catching three passes for 50 yards. It could have been much more but Tim Boyle and Trevor Siemian weren’t able to always get the ball to him.

Despite the overall disappointment, Wilson made Jets history Sunday. He now has 150 catches in his short career. That ties Wayne Chrebet for most by a Jets receiver in their first two seasons. Wilson won Offensive Rookie of the Year with over 1,100 receiving yards in 2022. He’s up to 745 this year with five games to play, almost 300 yards more than the next-closest, tight end Tyler Conklin.

Wilson has been a high-character player since being selected 10th overall by the Jets in the 2022 draft and has already taken on more of a leadership role in his second year. Sunday was just the latest example of Wilson taking the high road when he could have easily pointed fingers at the rest of the offense.

One can only wonder what Wilson could have produced if he had steady quarterback play, namely a healthy Aaron Rodgers this year. Nonetheless, Wilson still has a chance for back-to-back 1,000-yard seasons despite a grab bag of quarterbacks in his short NFL career.

Chris Olave represents the Saints on ESPN’s All-Youngster Team

Chris Olave represents the New Orleans Saints on ESPN’s All-Youngster Team, but the team needs more young talent:

It’s tough to undersell just how important Chris Olave is to the New Orleans Saints. The 23-year-old wide receiver is the focal point of their passing attack, with all the skills and athletic traits needed to succeed in the modern NFL.

And he was recognized on ESPN’s All-Youngster Team of 2023, assembled by analysts Matt Miller and Matt Bowen as a highlight of the NFL’s best players under 24 years of age. Here’s what Miller had to say in justifying Olave’s place on the first team:

Olave broke out in his rookie season, catching 72 passes for 1,042 yards and four touchdowns in 2022. He’s a silky-smooth route runner with excellent quickness and the agility to tie up the feet of defensive backs. His numbers are quieter this season — 63 catches, 771 yards and three TDs — but Olave has all the traits to be a perennial All-Pro candidate.

Olave was joined by Ja’Marr Chase and Garrett Wilson on the first team, with George Pickens, Puka Nacua, and Jordan Addison backing him up. The sky is the limit for him given Olave’s clean routes, reliable hands (he’s dropped just two passes on 103 targets this year after dropping seven of them on 119 targets in his rookie season), and high-end athleticism.

But he can’t get the Saints up to speed on his own. New Orleans must make better of use of its draft resources to add more young talent as their core players continue to age. The Saints have spent 22 picks in the last four draft classes, but just six of them are playing more than 50% of snaps on offense (Olave, right guard Cesar Ruiz, and left tackle Trevor Penning, who was benched) or defense (linebacker Pete Werner, cornerbacks Paulson Adebo and Alontae Taylor). That’s not a great use of resources, and it’s why they don’t have more players included on these “best under 24” lists.

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