The Jets and Panthers will ceaselessly be intertwined.
On Oct. 15, 1995, Carolina defeated Gang Inexperienced 26-15 for its first win in franchise historical past.
It’s not a traditional NFL rivalry, however the Panthers (5-3 lifetime towards the Jets) could be more than pleased to return to MetLife Stadium on Sunday afternoon and hand Aaron Glenn’s squad extra distress. The Jets come into the Week 7 conflict as the one staff left with no win. The Panthers (3-3) have but to win on the street. One thing has to provide.
The Jets’ newest debacle got here final week in London towards the Broncos, the place they couldn’t discover the tip zone even once they had glorious beginning subject place. Regardless of that, the Jets had an opportunity to win the sport late, however quarterback Justin Fields was sacked for the ninth time and the Broncos held on for the 13-11 victory.
After finishing simply 9-of-17 passes for 45 yards towards the Broncos, Glenn desires to see one factor from Fields this week towards the Panthers.
“Consistency, for the most part, and the ability to continue to improve,” Glenn stated. “And I’ve stated that to him and he’s stated that to you guys, and that’s quite a lot of our guys, you understand, on this staff.
“It’s every week we’re trying to improve. We know exactly where we’re at and we’re not accepting being 0-6 at all, you know, so we know from myself as a coach, from the players that go out there and play, we all have to improve, and that’s a part of what we’re doing.”
Fields has been below extra stress due to his ineptitude this season. Strictly judging by his numbers, Fields isn’t taking part in poorly. He has thrown for 799 yards and 4 touchdowns in 5 video games (missed Week 3 because of a concussion). He has additionally rushed for 235 yards and three touchdowns. Nonetheless, Fields has been passive and hesitant to throw the ball downfield. His play has handcuffed the Jets offense as they will’t get something going within the passing sport.
Due to Fields’ tendency to attempt to be additional cautious with the ball, the Broncos sacked him time and again, with a majority of them coming as he merely held onto the ball too lengthy within the pocket. The Jets completed with minus-10 internet passing yards, which was a franchise low and the fewest within the league because the Chargers in 1998.
Throughout his first three seasons with the Bears, Fields tossed a complete of 30 interceptions. That’s seemingly why he’s being so cautious with the soccer throughout his first season with the Jets.
Nonetheless, the shortage of interceptions hasn’t helped the Jets win video games this season. Along with their 0-6 document, the Jets are twenty eighth in yards (279.8) and twenty fifth in factors scored per sport (20.5).
If Fields doesn’t flip it round, the Jets could possibly be compelled to show to backup Tyrod Taylor.
“I just try to focus on me,” Fields stated a couple of attainable quarterback change. “It’s happened before and I’ve looked back over my shoulder before, but that doesn’t do any good for me personally and it doesn’t do anything good for this team. So, like I said, I’m just going to focus on me and continue to get better each and every day.”
The warmth hasn’t simply been on Fields this week. It has additionally been on Glenn for the Jets’ begin.
It’s tough to think about Glenn being on the recent seat after simply six video games. It doesn’t matter what occurs this season, Glenn isn’t anticipated to be fired. He envisions reworking the Jets into contenders, very like Dan Campbell and he did with the Lions after a tough first season in Detroit in 2021 (3-13-1).
The Jets are 0-6 for simply the third time in franchise historical past and Glenn is the primary coach in franchise historical past to start his tenure with six straight losses. Many followers have expressed their anger due to Glenn’s baffling selections, together with final week in London.
The Jets had a possibility for factors earlier than halftime, however Glenn determined it was greatest to let the ultimate 30 seconds run off the clock and take a 10-6 deficit into halftime. Glenn was additionally criticized for not benching Fields and placing in Taylor when the Jets nonetheless had an opportunity to defeat the Broncos.
Though Glenn rebuked a reporter who requested if Fields would begin towards the Panthers, he later stated that the fifth-year quarterback took a step again and has to play higher.
“I loved exactly what he said,” Jets offensive coordinator Tanner Engstrand stated about Fields. “He stated, ‘I can be more aggressive, but aggressive doesn’t imply reckless.’ And he’s precisely proper.
“He can go ahead and push the ball down the field. He’s got confidence in his receivers that they’re going to go make a play, and I don’t have a problem whatsoever with him having that mindset going forward, saying, ‘Hey, I’m going to go on ahead and I’m going to just let this thing fly,’ and our guys are going to go make a play, absolutely.”
Scoring has been a problem for the Jets this season, but it surely might show to be much more tough with out their prime receiver Garrett Wilson. He’s listed as uncertain to play after injuring his knee towards the Broncos.
Wilson suffered the damage on the next-to-last offensive possession of the sport after he landed awkwardly following an incomplete go. Presently, he’s ninth within the league in receptions (36) and in addition has 395 yards and 4 touchdowns.
The Jets second main receiver is Josh Reynolds, who has eight catches for 72 yards. Reynolds, Arian Smith, Allen Lazard and Tyler Johnson are the opposite receivers on the Jets’ roster. They might additionally select to raise Jamaal Pritchett, Brandon Smith, Trenton Irwin, Quentin Skinner or Isaiah Williams from the follow squad.
With Wilson out, the Jets might rely closely on their speeding assault, together with utilizing quite a lot of 12 personnel, which consists of 1 operating again, two tight ends and two large receivers.
“We stay the course,” Reynolds stated. “We’re going to miss G on the market, however we are able to’t sit right here and sulk on dropping a man at the same time as worthwhile as G. We simply gotta proceed to push ahead and transfer ahead to get some wins.
“We got the right mindset on what we’re trying to accomplish. The results haven’t been what we wanted, but keep chopping and results will pay off.”
