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Matthew Neschis

Matthew is a New York City-based sports journalist and long-suffering Mets, Jets and Knicks fan. He has seen his fair share of butt fumbles, wild boar attacks, draft busts and gridiron ghost sightings. You can find him on Twitter at @MNeschis

The case for the Jets to acquire frustrated All-Pro WR Davante Adams

Following the offseason acquisition of four-time NFL MVP Aaron Rodgers, the New York Jets added several of the quarterback's former teammates with the Green Bay Packers. Should New York make a push for another one?

Why Jets are a good bet to snap NFL's worst playoff drought

History has proved that momentum carried into the bye doesn't always translate to the remainder of the season. This year's team, though, seems different. Here are three reasons Gang Green will avoid an all-too-familiar collapse.

Undrafted free agent turning into 'tremendous asset' for Jets

The New York Jets have several first-round draft picks and big-name free agents on their stellar defense, but an undrafted defensive end is developing into a key component of the unit.

New York Jets awards heading into bye

Heading into their Week 7 bye, the New York Jets sit at 3-3 with several impressive wins under their belt. Here are several midseason awards earned by Jets players and coaches after their strong start.

NFL Week 6 aftershocks: Are Lions the team to beat in the NFC?

Week 6 proved again that anything can happen on any given NFL Sunday.

Were Denver's Sean Payton, Russell Wilson overrated all along?

Despite amassing 280 wins and two Super Bowl victories collectively over their decorated careers, the quarterback-coach tandem of Russell Wilson and Sean Payton appears to be one of the worst in the NFL.

Three moves owner Steve Cohen should make to 'get the Mets right'

Steve Cohen made a massive splash when he bought the New York Mets for $2.4B in 2020, but the early returns from his purchase haven't been pretty.

Glass half full, half empty for Jets QB Zach Wilson

Although Zach Wilson's stat line from the Jets' 31-21 victory over the Broncos on Sunday hardly jumps off a page, the 24-year-old's play raised reasons for hope for New York. The quarterback, however, still has much work to do.

NFL Week 5 aftershocks: Has the Vikings' luck run out?

While many fans across the league are basking in their teams' victories, others are are pushing the panic button on their struggling franchises. Here's a look at four aftershocks from this week.

Should the Carolina Panthers trade for this stud wide receiver?

The Carolina Panthers are in the market for a top-tier wide receiver, and it just so happens that one may soon become available.

The silver lining in the 1-3 start for the New York Jets

The Jets have looked like duds during the daytime, but in prime time, New York defeated the Bills and came close to knocking off the defending Super Bowl champs.

The key behind the best performance of Jets QB Zach Wilson's career

With the world seemingly expecting a blowout on "Sunday Night Football," the Jets opted to cut Wilson loose and allow him to air the ball downfield. Despite the loss, it resulted in the best game of his career.

NFL Week 4 aftershocks: Did the Panthers make a mistake with No. 1 overall pick?

Nearly a quarter into the NFL season, teams across the league are beginning to solidify themselves as contenders or pretenders. Here's a look at four aftershocks from Week 4.

Why Lions must showcase wildly talented rookie RB Jahmyr Gibbs

The Lions must re-evaluate their division of labor at running back.

The New York Jets are ready to implode, but have the code to defuse this mess

The New York Jets are on the verge of imploding, and the nucleus of the blast is quarterback Zach Wilson. As Wilson continues to struggle in relief of Aaron Rodgers, who suffered a season-ending injury in Week 1, those around the organization are picking sides in support or opposition of the 24-year-old signal-caller.

Time to come clean? This NFL QB saddled with dirty rep

Don't let his pearly whites or cheek-to-cheek smile fool you. New England QB Mac Jones has a reputation as a dirty player.  Jones' not-so-clean rep came to light again Sunday after the 25-year-old allegedly hit Jets cornerback Sauce Gardner below the belt well after the whistle.

The Jets are not a quarterback away from the Super Bowl

Look away, Jets fans. Carson Wentz and Matt Ryan are not going to be the savior of this downtrodden franchise.

NFL Week 3 aftershocks: Is the reign of 'King' Derrick Henry over?

Another slate of NFL games fuels another round of knee-jerk overreactions and impassioned conclusions. Here's a look at four aftershocks from Week 3. Once considered the NFL's most dominant running back, Henry seems to have his best years behind him.

Rookie ace gives Mets a blueprint for how to spend their billionaire owner's cash

In rookie Kodai Senga, the $445M New York Mets have a certified ace who they didn't have to break the bank to acquire.

Why a loss to Patriots in lopsided 'rivalry' could doom Jets

Head coach Robert Saleh and others in the organization preached in the offseason that these aren't the "same old Jets." After talking the talk, it's time New York walked the walk.

Don't blame Jets QB Zach Wilson for Week 2 loss to Cowboys

New York Jets fans, rejoice. For the first time in a long time, Zach Wilson wasn't the reason Gang Green lost a football game.

NFL Week 2 to-do list: Why Chargers, Bears should panic

We haven't even reached Week 3, but critics aren't shy about calling for teams to make drastic changes. Here's a knee-jerk look at a to-do list after two weeks of the season. 

Jets, OC Nathaniel Hackett can look to this 2017 AFC South team for a winning formula

As New York aims to pick up the pieces with lackluster QB Zach Wilson, it may want to draw from the achievements of Hackett's former team, which bear similarities to the 2023 Jets.

Five reasons the New York Jets are in good hands with QB Zach Wilson

The future of the New York Jets once again rests on the shoulders of quarterback Zach Wilson, who played poorly in his first two seasons in the Big Apple.

'Deceptively slippery' RB1 can soothe New York Jets pain

Running back Breece Hall is back, and it didn't take long for him to let Jets fans know. Less than one year removed from suffering a torn ACL, Hall returned to the field with a vengeance, torching Buffalo on Monday night.