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Never Count Them Out: Jets’ Perseverance Shines in 27–24 Win

Never Count Them Out: Jets’ Perseverance Shines in 27–24 Win

The New York Jets won against the Atlanta Falcons 27 to 24 yesterday, and this win really showed the team’s perseverance. It wasn’t a perfect game by any means; there were a lot of mistakes made on both sides. It also wasn’t a fancy one to write home about either. Still, it was a game […]

Jets Player Kris Boyd Shot in New York

Kris Boyd, cornerback for the New York Jets, was critically injured Sunday morning in a shooting in Midtown Manhattan.  According to the New York Police Department, police officers responded to a call at about 2 a.m. outside Sei Less restaurant. When they arrived on scene, they found the 29‑year-old man with a gunshot wound to his abdomen. […]

How Trading Sauce Gardner Helped the Jets and Colts in Different Ways

When the Jets sent their cornerback, Sauce Gardner, to the Colts, many fans were stunned. He’d been one of their best players. However, when you look at the trade from a closer perspective, the deal makes sense for both sides. The Jets walked away with two first-round draft picks. That gives them a strong foundation to rebuild […]

Defying the Odds: Jets’ Back-to-Back Wins Signal Real Change

Yesterday, the Jets beat the Cleveland Browns which honestly showed signs of something different. They won with a score of 27-20 thanks to two early touchdowns from the special teams (involving a kickoff and a punt) and a clutch score in the fourth quarter.  It’s their second win in a row. The last game they […]

From Zero to First: The Jets’ Comeback That Ended the Drought

Maybe it’s fitting that on the weekend they lost one of their greats, the Jets finally found something to smile about. Hours after hearing about Nick Mangold’s passing, the team pulled off its first win of the season, a 39-38 comeback over the Bengals. This win was exactly what they needed. They were down in […]

A Jet Forever: Nick Mangold’s Life, His Loss, and the Lesson Left Behind

News like this doesn’t feel real. Nick Mangold, someone who was pretty much the face of the Jets’ offensive line for over a decade, gone at just 41. For fans, teammates and a city that loved him, it’s a really hard thing to process. It’s always hard to process the loss of someone so special. […]

It’s Not About the Record Anymore — It’s About the Response

At 0–6, things couldn’t be going much worse for the Jets. The record speaks for itself in all honesty. The story now isn’t about whether or not the team wins or loses anymore — it’s about how this team responds to adversity. Losing is frustrating and emotional. I’m sure we’ve all been there before. It’s […]

Justin Fields Struggles with Training Camp. Should the Jets Worry? 

The Jets were more than pleased to have Justin Fields be their newest quarterback. The team and fans have been excited to see Justin go through the training camp and come back with all the knowledge needed to become an asset. However, with Justin going through some problems during his training, some people are concerned […]

From the Garden to the Bronx: A Night to Remember in NY Sports

From the Garden to the Bronx: A Night to Remember in NY Sports

Friday marked a day when New York City felt united, despite the constant clashing between different sports fans.  I’m not a New York native, but I have even heard about the city’s long-time sports rivalries. And on Friday, it seemed like most of the city had something to celebrate, and to someone who isn’t that […]

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