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The Jets' Week 4 loss was not a close game hidden by the score. Chicago ran 89 plays to New York's 32, held the ball for 42:45 and outgained the Jets 492-157. Twelve penalties made the offense's job even harder, and Geno Smith never got enough possessions to establish a rhythm. Aaron Glenn finally got takeaways from the defense, but that does not matter if the offense spends most of the afternoon watching from the sideline.
New York moved lower after a 23-12 Week 4 loss, as declines in Offense Strength and Recent Performance outweighed a gain in Roster Strength.
The Jets still want Aaron Glenn's defense creating takeaways and Geno Smith managing the offense, but Chicago exposed how fragile that plan becomes without possession control. New York ran only 32 offensive plays, committed 12 penalties and finished with 157 yards. The defense can create chances, but the Jets need the offense to stay on the field long enough for those chances to matter.
Aaron Glenn has to solve offensive-line reliability and whether Smith can hold up through a full season before it becomes the part of New York's game opponents can attack every week.
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New York sits near the middle of the league at No. 17 in remaining road strength, with opponents averaging 79.6. Kansas City Chiefs, Buffalo Bills and Los Angeles Chargers create the toughest stretch, but 6 games against current top-10 teams keep the schedule from belonging at either extreme.
Toughest remaining opponent: 
Kansas City Chiefs at 91.3 PFM.
Shared profile: QB Stability and Defense.
New York Jets support the quarterback with timing throws and quick-game answers, while Las Vegas gets there with wide zone and play action. That means New York Jets can get the ball out before pressure changes the down, while Las Vegas can use run action to create a cleaner passing window. New York Jets separate in explosiveness because the attack around timing throws and quick-game answers creates more chances to flip field position in one snap.
New York Jets sits 3rd in the division, 10.0 PFM points from Buffalo.
See the current New York Jets depth chart across offense, defense and special teams.
The Jets are starting Geno Smith with Cade Klubnik behind him, so quarterback remains a long-term need despite having a functional veteran option. New York needs a passer who can grow with Garrett Wilson and the young offensive core.
Azareye'h Thomas and Brandon Stephens currently start outside, with Jarvis Brownlee Jr. in the slot. Another high-end corner would give the Jets a stronger answer against top AFC passing attacks.
Will McDonald IV leads the current edge group, with Kingsley Enagbare opposite him. Another rusher would give the defense a deeper pressure rotation and reduce dependence on McDonald winning every critical down.
9,278 F-S value
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The Jets are 1–0 in the Super Bowl, winning Super Bowl III in 1969.
