Zach Wilson and the offense might've just cost the NY Jets their season

The Jets' season might be over

Justin Fried

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The NY Jets' offense is completely inept. It doesn't really matter whose fault it even is at this point. Everything is bad. It's the play-calling. It's Zach Wilson. It's the skill players. It's the offensive line. It's everything.

The Jets' defense dominated another game, holding the Raiders to just 16 points and giving the offense numerous opportunities to win the game. Multiple takeaways — it didn't matter.

The Jets haven't scored a touchdown in nearly 40 consecutive drives. They haven't executed a touchdown drive longer than one play since Week 4.

Yet, despite the offense's persistent and consistent struggles, the Jets refuse to make any changes. They still continue to trot out the same quarterback, the same supporting cast, and the same offensive coaching staff.

Poor performances don't have ramifications. And as a result, the Jets' season is on life support.

The NY Jets need to make wholesale offensive changes

A loss sends the Jets plummeting to 4-5 and the 13th seed in the AFC. Following wins by the Houston Texans, Pittsburgh Steelers, and Cleveland Browns this week, the playoffs seem like a distant goal for the Jets.

Wilson finished the game by completing 23-of-39 passes for zero touchdowns and a costly interception. He was also the victim of a strip sack, although the fumble was recovered.

Wilson was his usual inconsistent self, and while he wasn't the biggest reason for the Jets' loss this week, his interception at the end of the game ultimately cost his team a potential victory.

Unfortunately, the Jets had numerous opportunities to make changes. They looked at their offense at the trade deadline and decided they were content with what they had. They've evaluated their offensive play-calling and decided they're perfectly fine with what they have.

Now, it's approaching too-late territory. The Jets' odds to make the postseason have fallen below 25 percent. This week's loss seemingly seals their fate.

The Jets should be embarrassed. The offense cost them another game. Rinse. Wash. Repeat.

Justin Fried

Justin Fried is an editor for FanSided who has over seven years of experience covering the NFL and various other sports. A diehard Jets fan since birth, Justin has served as the editor for The Jet Press since 2019, interviewing athletes such as Sauce Gardner, Curtis Martin, LaDainian Tomlinson, Joe Klecko, and many others. Justin has also worked closely with brands like Red Bull to help highlight the niche sectors of the sporting world. His four-part series on the sport of breaking remains one of his proudest pieces of work. In his spare time, Justin is an avid pro wrestling fan who is fortunate enough to have traveled to nearly 30 different countries.