Jets fall to Raiders in close loss
New York's offense gained 424 yards, but a late interception and defensive lapses led to a 38-33 defeat.
By Pablo Harrison ·
The New York Jets lost to the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday at MetLife Stadium.
The final score was 38-33, marking the team's sixth loss of the season and its third consecutive defeat.
Head coach Aaron Glenn noted that the squad created ample opportunities to secure a win but failed to execute during key moments.
The offense performed well statistically, with quarterback Geno Smith completing 20 of 32 passes for 290 yards and two touchdowns.
Running back Braelon Allen set a career high with 147 rushing yards and a touchdown, contributing to a total of 424 offensive yards for New York.
The defense struggled to contain the Raiders, allowing Kirk Cousins to throw for 247 yards and three scores with a passer rating of 141.0.
New York's pass rush managed only one sack, and the unit allowed Vegas to convert on six of nine third-down attempts.
Receiver Brock Bowers caught seven passes for 92 yards, exploiting gaps in the Jets' coverage.
Glenn stated in a postgame press conference that the team must improve its defensive execution and avoid critical penalties on third down.
He also emphasized the need to stop giving up touchdowns on kickoffs.
The offense settled for four field goals in the red zone, including one with under five minutes remaining in the fourth quarter.
Wide receiver Garrett Wilson did not record a catch in the second half until the final eight minutes, despite being targeted on early drives in the first half New York went 4 for 11 on third-down plays, struggling to move the chains despite gaining yardage overall The team committed six penalties for 32 yards, which included a false start that ended a drive after the Raiders took the lead in the fourth quarter and a defensive pass interference call on third and 10 from the Vegas 35-yard line. The Jets had a final possession with 30 seconds remaining to tie or win the game, but Smith threw an interception with 10 seconds left. Five of the Jets' six losses this season have been by one score, extending Glenn's record in close games to 4-9. The team travels to Arrowhead Stadium next week to face the Kansas City Chiefs.
Source: amNY
