The New York Jets were eliminated from the playoffs today, which makes 13 straight seasons without a postseason for Gang Green. That’s the NFL’s longest current streak, and the longest such streak since the Cleveland Browns went 17 straight years from 2003 through 2019. Before then, you’d have to look up the Buffalo Bills, who went from 2000 through 2016 without a playoff game.
There’s no secret as to what the problem has been for Robert Saleh’s squad this season — it’s an offense that becomes more putrid as time goes on. Things were especially dire in the Jets’ 30-0 Sunday loss to the Miami Dolphins. In the first half, quarterback Zach Wilson completed four of 11 passes for 26 yards before he left the game for what was first termed “Hydration” and later was clarified to be a “Head injury,” and later, a concussion.
The Jets didn’t even make it past their own 42-yard line until the third quarter, at which point backup Trevor Siemian threw this helium ball of an interception to Brandon Jones.
🚨 INTERCEPTION 🚨
Brandon Jones picks off Trevor Siemian and the Dolphins are rolling this afternoon in Miami!pic.twitter.com/Go2A7SGFSG
— Dolphins Nation (@DolphinNationCP) December 17, 2023
Siemian finished his day with 14 completions in 26 attempts for 110 yards, no touchdowns, two interceptions, and a passer rating of 32.5 — which was worse than Wilson’s 44.9.
And if you think Aaron Rodgers is eager to return to this debacle, well…
The absolute disgust on Rodger’s face
Quickest achillies recovery in the history of mankind wasted because the front office, coaching staff and team couldn’t play competent football
Systematic failure pic.twitter.com/DZEDWVUlJ3
— NYJ Matt (@NYJ_Matt) December 17, 2023
