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New York Jets Receivers May Break Out Against Detroit Lions

If New York Jets receivers Garrett Wilson and Adonai Mitchell are ever going to break out, this is the week to do it. The wideouts face a battered Detroit Lions team that has played ragged defense in its first two games.

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New York Jets Defense is No. 1 in the NFL

The New York Jets defense ranks No. 1 in total defense across the NFL through the first two weeks of the 2026 regular season, allowing an average of just

New York Jets News / JetNation.com / September 23

Three Jets Who Deserve Praise in Week 2 Loss Against The Packers

The New York Jets returned to the field on Sunday for a showdown with the Green Bay Packers. The Jets looked to open up their season at home the same way they did last week, with a win.

New York Jets News / Athlon Sports / September 23

New York Jets PFF Grades Show Where Things Fell Apart in Overtime Loss

The Jets report card is in for Week 2, showing who was good and who was not-so-good. The PFF grades (Pro Football Focus) for the overall individual Jets performances measure a player’s individual performance, contribution, and value on every single play relative to the expected outcome, rather than just relying on standard box-score statistics.

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The 'Most 300-yard, 3-TD NFL games' quiz

How many of the 46 NFL quarterbacks to throw for 300 yards and three touchdowns in the same game at least 10 times in their career can you name in six minutes?

The 'NFL total passing-TD leaders' quiz

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New York Jets News / A to Z Sports / September 23

New York Jets make NFL history in the worst way imaginable after finding a nearly impossible way to lose against the Packers

New York became the first team since 1941 to lose a game under a specific set of historically unbeatable circumstances. The defeat stings, but the Jets showed more fight than anyone expected.

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Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.

Arian Smith News / Field Level Media / September 23

Jets WR Arian Smith out for season after ACL surgery

Second-year Jets receiver Arian Smith will miss the rest of the season following ACL surgery, New York coach Aaron Glenn confirmed Wednesday. The 2025 fourth-round draft pick sustained the knee injury during Sunday's 20-17 overtime loss against Green Bay.

New York Jets News / Athlon Sports / September 23

New York Jets Shuffle the Roster, Send Three to Injured Reserve

In a busy day for roster moves, three New York Jets are headed to injured reserve, and the team has signed two players to the active roster and two to the practice team. The Jets placed defensive lineman David Onyemata, linebacker Marcelino McCrary-Ball and wide receiver Arian Smith on the injured reserve list.

New York Jets News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 23

David Bailey elbow injury is nothing to worry about, but Jets’ other update is bad

The New York Jets recently suffered their first loss of the season with a tough overtime defeat at the hands of the Green Bay Packers at home. Making matters worse was the fact that defensive end David Bailey appeared to suffer an injury during the contest, causing some fans to wonder about his status moving forward.

New York Jets News / Pro Football Rumors / September 23

Jets WR Arian Smith Undergoes Season-Ending Knee Surgery

The Jets placed wide receiver Arian Smith on IR with a knee injury on Tuesday. It turns out Smith will not return in 2026. He underwent season-ending surgery on his ACL, head coach Aaron Glenn announced (via Rich Cimini of ESPN).

Kenyon Sadiq News / New York Jets on SI / September 23

Kenyon Sadiq Needs to Be More Involved in Jets' Offense for Week 3

There are a number of reasons why the New York Jets lost to the Green Bay Packers on Sunday. Poor offensive line production, special teams mistakes, and coaching miscues all were major causes.

Jowon Briggs News / Jets X-Factor / September 23

The New York Jets can no longer ignore Jowon Briggs

Ten snaps? It was perhaps the most puzzling storyline from the New York Jets’ Week 1 win. One week later, it’s even more puzzling—except, after what we saw in Week 2, it probably won’t be an issue again.

NFL News / Yardbarker

25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.

D'Angelo Ponds News / New York Jets on SI / September 23

One Play Could Shift D'Angelo Ponds' Role for Jets in Week 3

The NFL can be a cruel world sometimes. A player could be performing well, but one mistake sends him on a one-way ticket straight to the bench. That could be the future of New York Jets nickel cornerback Jarvis Brownlee, especially with second-round rookie D'Angelo Ponds waiting in the wings.

NFL News / New York Jets on SI / September 23

Darrell Jackson Jr. Could Play a Bigger Role as David Onyemata Injury Lands on Jets' IR to Begin Week 3

It's only two games into the 2026 NFL season, and the Jets' latest draft class hasn't exactly been making a ton of noise. While David Bailey has flashed his pass-rushing potential and Kenyon Sadiq already has his first career touchdown, Omar Cooper Jr.

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David Bailey News / New York Jets on SI / September 23

Jets Fans Are Overblowing Early David Bailey Concerns (And Here's Why)

What makes an impactful rookie defensive player? Is it a rash of sacks? High-impact plays? New York Jets edge rusher and second overall pick David Bailey joined the team with high expectations.

New York Jets News / Viral Sports News / September 23

New York Jets Terminate QB Contract Before Week 3

The New York Jets released quarterback Bailey Zappe from the practice squad Tuesday, a corresponding move as the team signed former Tennessee Titans starter Will Levis, via the NFL transaction wire.

New York Jets News / Pro Football Rumors / September 22

Jets Make Several Roster Moves

Dealing with a few serious injuries, the Jets shook up their 53-man roster on Tuesday. The team placed defensive tackle David Onyemata, receiver Arian Smith and linebacker Marcelino McCrary-Ball on IR, Rich Cimini of ESPN reports.

New York Jets News / JetNation.com / September 22

Jets Place 3 Players on IR, Add 4 to Practice Squad

It’s been a busy few hours for Jets general manager Darren Mougey who added three of his players to injured reserve while adding three more players to his practice squad. Here’s a full rundown of the moves.

NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 22

Jets tight end ‘week-to-week’ with thumb injury, likely out for Lions clash

The New York Jets earned a decisive road win over the Tennessee Titans, nearly upset the Green Bay Packers in MetLife Stadium and rank first in the NFL with 394 total yards allowed.

Mason Taylor News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 22

Jets TE Mason Taylor Week-To-Week With Thumb Injury, Likely Out Week 3

According to Ian Rapoport, Jets TE Mason Taylor suffered a thumb injury and is considered week-to-week. Rapoport notes that Taylor will likely miss Week 3 against the Lions. Taylor, 22, was a three-year starter at LSU.

Will Levis News / Field Level Media / September 22

Reports: Jets sign QB Will Levis to practice squad

The New York Jets signed former Tennessee Titans starting quarterback Will Levis to the practice squad on Tuesday, according to multiple reports. In the corresponding move, the Jets released quarterback Bailey Zappe from the practice squad.

David Onyemata News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 22

Jets Placing Three Players On IR Including DT David Onyemata

ESPN’s Rich Cimini reports the Jets are placing WR Arian Smith, DT David Onyemata and LB Marcelino McCrary-Ball on injured reserve. Onyemata, 33, is a former fourth-round pick of the Saints back in 2016 out of Manitoba College.

New York Jets News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 22

Jets Placing DT David Onyemata On IR Among 11 Roster Moves

ESPN’s Rich Cimini reports the Jets are placing WR Arian Smith, DT David Onyemata and LB Marcelino McCrary-Ball on injured reserve. Per Brian Costello, the Jets are signing WR Malik McClain, DE Jack Heflin and LB Troy Reeder from the practice squad to the active roster.

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 21

Report reveals if Tomlin could embrace noteworthy career change while with NBC

Report reveals if Mike Tomlin could embrace noteworthy career change while with NBC

He seemingly is enjoying his current schedule that involves not being associated with any one team, and he has already given viewers some viral moments in his new role.

Browns HC Todd Monken fires back at Mike Tomlin after Week 2 win

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New York Jets News / Yardbarker / September 21