The New York Jets' season spiraled into disappointment after starting with high hopes. Following an embarrassing opening loss to the San Francisco 49ers, interim coach Jeff Ulbrich had a vision of success, but the team soon crumbled, losing 11 of their next 14 games to finish with a dismal 5-12 record. Despite having star talents like Aaron Rodgers and Davante Adams, the Jets struggled with discipline, setting a franchise record for penalties and squandering late-game leads.
The mid-season firing of head coach Robert Saleh disrupted the team's dynamic, leading to doubts and uncertainty among players. Ulbrich, who lacked head coaching experience, faced scrutiny for his dual role as head coach and defensive coordinator. The Jets’ performance deteriorated under his guidance, with poor game management and a failure to execute on the field.
Despite some late-game flashes from Rodgers, the team failed to live up to expectations, with only Adams performing consistently. The Jets are now left searching for a new coach and general manager to break their lengthy playoff drought.
