Four Observations On Jets' Embarrassing Loss To Buccaneers

The Jets have needed to add a second wide receiver opposite of Garrett Wilson for months, but they haven't done so. This issue has been present in the preseason and Weeks 1 and 2, but it was blatantly obvious in the Week 3 loss to the Buccaneers.

Wilson separated himself as the top wide receiver again, going for 10 catches, 84 yards, and a touchdown on 13 targets in Week 3. But the rest of the Jets' wide receiver core struggled again. Allen Lazard brought in a touchdown, but only went for two catches and 13 yards. Tyler Johnson caught two passes for 32 yards, and rookie Arian Smith caught two passes for two yards. In total, the Jets' wide receiver core, aside from Wilson, combined for six catches, 47 yards, and a touchdown. Yikes.

Brandon Stephens was a horrific signing for the Jets

Cornerback Brandon Stephens was signed to replace D.J. Reed, and the new Jets cornerback has been horrible all season. He was picked on in Weeks 1 and 2. It didn't take long for the Jets to see Stephens targeted again in Week 3.

Stephens surrendered a touchdown to Mike Evans that hardly looked competitive. Evans beat Stephens off the line and had an easy touchdown to put the Buccaneers ahead.

All in all, the Jets' free agency signing hasn't looked good. The decision to sign him is aging horribly.

There is no quit in the Jets

While the Jets were behind for most of the game, they didn't give up. They fought all the way until the end.

With the game on the line, Will McDonald IV jumped over the line to block a field goal that would have seemingly put the game out of reach, returning it for a go-ahead touchdown.

This didn't result in a win, as the Buccaneers would drive the length of the field and kick a game-winning field goal, but the Jets never gave up. This level of fight is inspiring for the rest of the season, regardless of the 0-3 start to the year.