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Central to the Jets' difficulties was the play of their quarterback, Justin Fields. He continued to make repeated mistakes, and his performance did not meet the standards required for NFL success. His inability to execute consistently and make smart decisions was a glaring issue that hampered the team's chances.
In comparison to past quarterbacks like Sam Darnold or Zach Wilson, whose performances had their flaws, the current struggles are unprecedentedly severe. Early in the game, there was optimism as the offense looked promising, but that quickly evaporated. Fields finished with just 116 passing yards—hardly enough to sustain a competitive effort—and was unable to engineer crucial plays when needed most.