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New York Jets News / Athlon Sports / September 15

New York Jets Face Life Without Minkah Fitzpatrick

The New York Jets had a decisive answer for Tennessee Titans quarterback Cam Ward in their opening game of the season. They basically shut down the Titans

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The '5+ rushing-TD NFL seasons' quiz

How many of the players to rush for at least five touchdowns in six or more seasons since the AFL/NFL merger (1970) can you name in eight minutes?

The 'Single-season TD record by NFL team' quiz

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New York Jets News / Field Level Media / September 15

Jets S Minkah Fitzpatrick, WR Omar Cooper Jr. expected to miss multiple games

Jets safety Minkah Fitzpatrick is expected to miss multiple games with a groin injury that limited him to six snaps in New York's Week 1 win over the Titans.

NFL News / Yardbarker

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.

Omar Cooper Jr. News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 15

Jets WR Omar Cooper Jr. Week-To-Week With Ankle Sprain

NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reports Jets WR Omar Cooper Jr. is week-to-week after suffering an ankle sprain in the team’s Week 1 win over the Dolphins. Rapoport adds Cooper had an MRI that showed some positive news, and the hope is that he returns within the next four weeks.

Minkah Fitzpatrick News / Pro Football Rumors / September 15

Jets S Minkah Fitzpatrick Expected To Miss Time

Minkah Fitzpatrick was limited to just six snaps during his Jets debut. The veteran safety is in line to miss multiple games while recovering from the groin injury he suffered on Sunday.

Minkah Fitzpatrick News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 15

Jets S Minkah Fitzpatrick Expected To Miss 2-3 Weeks With Groin Injury

Jordan Schultz reports Jets S Minkah Fitzpatrick is expected to miss two to three weeks after suffering a groin injury in Sunday’s win over the Titans.

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.

Jowon Briggs News / Jets X-Factor / September 15

Why is standout young NY Jets player in the doghouse?

The New York Jets’ season-opening win over the Tennessee Titans was nearly flawless. New York looked like a professional football team. Mistakes were uncommon, the trench play was physically overwhelming, and the game plans on both sides of the ball were excellent.

New York Jets News / New York Jets on SI / September 15

Faria: One Thought on All Jets' 22 Starters After Week 1 Domination

Things went about as well as the New York Jets could have hoped for to open the season. Gang Green dominated in all three phases of their 23-10 win over the Tennessee Titans in a game that was more of a blowout than the final score indicated.

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The '5+ rushing-TD NFL seasons' quiz

The 'Most yards through two NFL seasons' quiz

The 'Women's U.S. Open champions' quiz

The '4,500-yard, 15-INT NFL seasons' quiz

Kenyon Sadiq News / New York Jets on SI / September 15

Jets Are Already Feeling Kenyon Sadiq's Offensive Impact (And Why the Best Is Yet to Come)

It was hard to ask for a better start to the 2026 season on Sunday as the Jets completely dominated the Titans in a 23-10 win that was really not nearly as close or competitive as the final score might indicate.

NFL News / New York Jets on SI / September 14

Jets Week 1 Awards: 10 Winners After Jets' Dominant Victory Over Titans

NASHVILLE, TN — It's a victory Monday for the Jets, and fans can't get enough of it. New York's dominant 23-10 victory over the Titans was one of the more impressive showings on the day.

New York Jets News / Athlon Sports / September 14

NY Jets Give Omar Cooper Jr. and Minkah Fitzpatrick Injury Update

There was just one thing that marred the New York Jets dominant win over the Tennessee Titans on opening day: injuries to two key players. Head coach Aaron Glenn revealed Monday that wide receiver Omar Cooper Jr., a late first-round draft choice out of national champion Indiana, sustained a high ankle sprain.

Dean Clark News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 14

Jets Hosted Two Players For Visits

The New York Jets hosted DB Dean Clark and WR Joseph Manjack for visits on Monday, per the NFL’s Official Transaction Wire. It’s worth noting the Jets signed Clark back to the practice squad on Monday.

Geno Smith News / A to Z Sports / September 14

Geno Smith’s dominant Week One performance should provide hope to New York Jets fans in opportunistic season

Geno Smith turned heads in his second debut with the New York Jets, receiving a ton of praise from HC Aaron Glenn and his teammates. One of the biggest takeaways from the New York Jets’ dominating Week One win in Nashville was the performance of quarterback Geno Smith.

New York Jets News / Athlon Sports / September 14

5 Best Wide Receivers in New York Jets History

At several points throughout their history, the New York Jets have found themselves in possession of some all-time great offensive talent. The Jets were rather fearsome in their early years, much thanks to Joe Namath and Ken O’Brien as well as Emerson Boozer and Freeman McNeil.

New York Jets News / Athlon Sports / September 14

5 Best Running Backs in New York Jets History

The New York Jets may be one of the most consistently plagued teams in the history of the NFL, but they can certainly develop a running back. Led by one of the more promising young units in the league with Breece Hall, Braelon Allen and Isaiah Davis, the Jets’ offense figures to be buoyed by their running backs once again this year.

Jarvis Brownlee News / A to Z Sports / September 14

Titans cast-offs Jarvis Brownlee Jr, T’Vondre Sweat get the last laugh against their former team on social media after big Jets Week 1 win

The Titans sent Brownlee and Sweat packing. They both came back to where they were drafted in Week 1 and helped their team embarrass their old team. Adding

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 14

Top rookie performances from NFL Week 1

We didn't see a single rookie quarterback take the field in NFL Week 1, but a few first-year players stood out as future stars in their debuts. Let's check out four rookies who made instant impressions with their respective teams in Week 1.

An entire NFL division went winless in Week 1

Patriots HC responds to criticisms of his handling of preseason games

Steelers' Aaron Rodgers criticizes referees after performance in Week 1

New Joey Porter Jr., Steelers trade update emerges after Week 1 decision

Rams' Sean McVay gives big Aaron Donald Week 2 update

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 14

Jets, Giants accomplish feat not done since 2009 season

Both teams opened their 2026-27 season with convincing wins.

Giants WR Malik Nabers tackled by unlikely team member in his first game back from major injury

Giants players add to John Harbaugh hype train after win over Cowboys

More information revealed on when Giants' Malik Nabers decided to play in win over Cowboys

The '2024 rushing touchdown leaders by NFL team' quiz

New York Jets News / Jets X-Factor / September 14

Is it time for NY Jets fans to buy into Geno Smith?

Soak it in, New York Jets fans. There is no better feeling than a Week 1 victory for a fanbase, especially New York’s, which has dealt with 15 straight years without the playoffs.

New York Jets News / Pro Football Rumors / September 13

Jets Believe Rookie WR Omar Cooper Jr. Suffered High Ankle Sprain

The Jets were able to pull a win out of their trip to Nashville to open the season today, but they lost a couple key players along the way. Three-time All-Pro safety Minkah Fitzpatrick missed a good portion of his Jets debut after hurting his groin, and first-round rookie wideout Omar Cooper Jr.

New York Jets News / JetNation.com / September 13

Jets Elevate Jason Sanders, Place Tim Patrick on Injured Reserve

We mentioned it the other day, but the New York Jets made their kicking decision official on Saturday, elevating Jason Sanders from the practice squad ahead of Sunday’s season opener against the Tennessee Titans.

NBA News / Yardbarker / September 11

Watch: Boy sweetly thanks grandfather for Knicks title during 9/11 remembrance

One of the most chilling aspects of the yearly Sept. 11, 2001 remembrance ceremony held in Lower Manhattan each year involves family members and friends reading the names of 9/11 victims. During Friday's event, one boy produced an unexpected moment of levity when he mentioned someone he never got the chance to meet.

Jalen Brunson back on big New York stage before Knicks' title defense

Miles McBride future may depend on a line the Knicks refuse to cross