JETS BEING JETS — WEEK 8 NFL WRAP-UP | LOCKED UP SPORTS
The New York Jets found another way to lose.
The Jets blew a nine-point lead and fell to the Las Vegas Raiders 38-33, dropping to 2-6 on the season. New York’s offense actually moved the football, putting up a season-high 439 yards, with Geno Smith throwing for 290 yards and two touchdowns, Braelon Allen rushing for 147 yards, and Adonai Mitchell exploding for a career-high 142 receiving yards.
And it still wasn’t enough.
The Raiders scored 17 of the final 20 points, including back-to-back touchdown drives that turned the game around. The Jets had a chance late, but Geno Smith’s end-zone interception by Jeremy Chinn sealed another frustrating loss. (New York Jets)
Then came the quote that immediately became the story.
Jets safety Minkah Fitzpatrick was asked about the defensive performance and said, according to multiple reports, “Jets being Jets.” The Jets subsequently contacted media members to clarify that Fitzpatrick said “Jets beating Jets.”
Whatever the exact wording, the underlying message is difficult to ignore: mistakes, penalties and defensive breakdowns continue to cost this team games. (NBC Sports)
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🏈 COWBOYS COLLAPSE
Dallas appeared to have control against Arizona, but the Cardinals stormed back behind Gardner Minshew and Tyler Allgeier. Arizona scored four straight touchdowns to erase a two-score Dallas advantage, forced overtime and eventually won 33-30 on Chad Ryland’s field goal. (Dallas Cowboys)
🏈 CHIEFS BLOW FOURTH-QUARTER LEAD
Kansas City led Denver 24-13 in the fourth quarter, but the Broncos rallied for a 28-24 victory. Denver finished the comeback with a goal-line stand against Patrick Mahomes, taking control of the AFC West. (https://www.kctv5.com)
🏈 VIKINGS FINALLY LOSE
Minnesota entered Week 8 as the NFL’s last undefeated team, but Detroit handed the Vikings their first loss, 19-15. The Vikings had opened the season 6-0 before the Lions’ late touchdown put Detroit ahead for good. (AP News)
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