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Late in the game, the Jets faced a crucial decision: attempt a long field goal or go for a miracle on fourth down. The coaching staff’s failure to even properly assess the situation—incorrectly estimating the field goal distance and opting against the potentially game-winning kick—highlighted a severe lack of strategic understanding. The refusal to bench quarterback Justin Fields when he was clearly struggling, and the subsequent decisions to proceed with disastrous plays, reinforced the perception that the Jets’ management is out of their depth.