5 instant takeaways as Jets get blown out at home by Bills

The New York Jets marched into their Week 10 matchup against the Buffalo Bills, needing a prayer to pull out the victory. They were not answered.

You can at least say they showed some fight on Sunday, keeping Buffalo in check for the first two and a half quarters before the defense fully broke down late in the third and early fourth quarters. But the Jets just looked like a team that was outmatched.

What stood out the most for the Jets in the 31-12 defeat? Did Cade Klubnik show fans something to be excited about?

Instant takeaways from the New York Jets' loss to Bills

1. Jets aren't allowed to operate at 100% on offense

For the first time since Week 1, it felt like the Jets were about to have their full starting offense. A healthy offensive line, Breece Hall and Braelon Allen in the backfield, and their starting trio of wide receivers in Garrett Wilson, Adonai Mitchell, and Omar Cooper Jr.

Nope. On their first offensive play of the game, Cooper got his leg rolled up on from behind and was later ruled out with an ankle injury. Later in the second quarter, they lost left guard Dylan Parham to a knee injury. The Jets just can't seem to have nice things.

2. Jets 2027 draft plan is becoming increasingly obvious

People can complain all they want about the Jets 'defense this year, and a lot of that blame falls on Aaron Glenn as the head coach and defensive playcaller. But it's been abundantly clear that they have severe talent deficiencies on the defense.

The Jets are going to draft a quarterback in the 2027 NFL Draft, almost assuredly with one of their three first-round draft picks. With the other two, they need to find some difference-makers on defense that will help them keep pace with the likes of Josh Allen and, to a lesser extent, Drake Maye.

3. Andrew Beck: Swiss Army Knife

The NFL needs to start recognizing Andrew Beck at his own position. He quite literally does it all for the Jets, except for playing defense. The tight end continued his kickoff responsibilities against Buffalo and even saw some action on offense.

At the end of the first quarter, Beck even carried the ball on the Jets' own version of the tush push on 4th & 1 to keep a scoring drive alive. The eight-year veteran continues to show his value in New York.

4. The Cade Klubnik era begins

Geno Smith took a beating against the Bills. He was evaluated for a concussion after a dirty hit late in the first half, and after clearing protocol, he hurt his ankle in the third quarter. It gave rookie quarterback Cade Klubnik his first opportunity to see the field in regular-season action.

Klubnik finished the day completing 11-of-20 pass attempts for 137 yards and one interception. He also managed to pick up 26 rushing yards on three carries. He looked about what you'd expect from a rookie quarterback thrust into action.

5. Jets just love kicking field goals

A week after scoring 12 points on four field goals against the Chiefs, the Jets maddeningly went out and did the exact same thing against the Bills on Sunday. Hey, at least Jason Sanders looks pretty good.

The problem is, at 2-7, and with the coaching staff's back against the wall, you would think they would caution to the wind at times and just go for it, especially when they're deep in their opponent's territory. That is, obviously, not the case.

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