DENNIS WASZAK Jr.

AP Pro Football Writer
New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh reacts during the first half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Oct. 15, 2023, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Jets tweak their schedule to try to avoid a repeat of last season’s post-bye collapse
The New York Jets were flying high entering their bye-week break last year, with a playoff run a real possibility. That all ended with a thud after a few days off.
 
New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson gestures as he is introduced before an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Oct. 15, 2023, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Jets’ increased trust in Zach Wilson began with QB’s performance vs. Chiefs, Robert Saleh says
The switch seemed to flip for Zach Wilson against an unlikely opponent. With the New York Jets considered heavy underdogs against the Kansas City Chiefs three weeks ago, Wilson had arguably the best performance of his career.
 
New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers, left, celebrates with head coach Robert Saleh after an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Oct. 15, 2023, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Robert Saleh’s consistent approach has been a constant in Jets’ season filled with ups and downs
The New York Jets’ 20-14 win over Philadelphia last Sunday was perhaps the biggest win in Robert Saleh’s three seasons as coach. It lifted the Jets to 3-3 going into their bye this week.
 
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, left, talks with New York Jets wide receiver Mecole Hardman Jr. before playing in an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 1, 2023, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Jets trading Mecole Hardman back to the Chiefs in a deal that includes draft picks, AP source says
A person with knowledge of the deal says the New York Jets are trading seldom-used wide receiver Mecole Hardman back to the Kansas City Chiefs.
 
New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers sits on the bench during the second half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Oct. 15, 2023, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Aaron Rodgers providing Jets with some inspiration as he continues to recover ahead of schedule
Aaron Rodgers acknowledges he’s ahead of schedule with his recovery from surgery to repair his torn left Achilles tendon. But he’s still not ready to put a timetable on when he’ll be able to play again.
 
New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers, left, celebrates with head coach Robert Saleh after an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Oct. 15, 2023, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Jets get to .500 at the bye-week break in an unlikely yet promising turn of events
Even the most optimistic of New York Jets fans wouldn’t have guessed their team would be 3-3 at their bye-week break after Aaron Rodgers went down with a torn Achilles tendon four snaps into his debut.
 
Philadelphia Eagles place kicker Jake Elliott reacts after missing a field goal during the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Oct. 15, 2023, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Turnovers and sloppy plays send Eagles to their first loss of the season and first ever to Jets
Jalen Hurts stepped back as the pocket began closing around him and launched a pass over the middle that sealed the game. But for the New York Jets instead of the Philadelphia Eagles.
 
New York Jets' Breece Hall, center, scores a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Oct. 15, 2023, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Hall runs for a TD after Adams’ INT and Jets shock Eagles 20-14 to send Philly to its first loss
Breece Hall ran for an 8-yard touchdown with 1:46 remaining, one play after Tony Adams intercepted Jalen Hurts, and the New York Jets held on to shock the previously undefeated Philadelphia Eagles 20-14 for their first win against them.
 
New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers walks on the field before an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Oct. 15, 2023, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Aaron Rodgers tosses passes, walks without crutches before Jets’ game vs. Eagles
New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers was throwing passes during the team’s warmup period before the game against the Philadelphia Eagles nearly five weeks after tearing his left Achilles tendon.
 
Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford, left, goes down after being tackled by Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Jalen Carter, center, during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 8, 2023, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Kevork Djansezian)
Eagles will be without Jalen Carter and Darius Slay, while the Jets won’t have D.J. Reed again
Philadelphia Eagles rookie defensive tackle Jalen Carter was ruled out against the New York Jets with an ankle injury that occurred during practice Wednesday. Cornerback Darius Slay missed practice all week with a knee injury. Jets cornerback D.J.
 
FILE - New York Jets' Irvin Charles (19) celebrates with teammates during an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Oct. 8, 2023, in Denver. Charles waited over a year for the moment until he could step on the field for a regular-season NFL game. On his first play with the Jets, Charles caused a fumble on a punt and helped swing the momentum early. (AP Photo/Bart Young, File)
Jets’ Irvin Charles takes control of his long, winding journey to playing in the NFL
Irvin Charles sprinted down the field on the first play of his NFL career and finally lived out the moment he had been dreaming about his entire life.
 
New York Jets running back Breece Hall (20) and wide receiver Garrett Wilson, right, celebrate as they leave the field following an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Oct. 8, 2023, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
The Jets are 0-12 in their history against the Eagles. They’ll try to end that ugly drought Sunday
The undefeated Philadelphia Eagles are coming to town and the New York Jets are 0-12 against them. The Eagles are the only team the Jets have never defeated. The Eagles are looking to win their first six games in back-to-back seasons.
 
New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson (2) gestures as he leaves the field after defeating the Denver Broncos in an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 8, 2023, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Jets’ Zach Wilson is taking the right steps in getting his footwork down in the offense
Zach Wilson has played better in the New York Jets’ past two games after struggling in his first two starts in place of the injured Aaron Rodgers.
 
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts, top center, stretches but is unable to get a first down during the second half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams Sunday, Oct. 8, 2023, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Kevork Djansezian)
Jets prepared to give Eagles’ Hurts ’11 kisses’ if Philly tries its nearly unstoppable ‘tush push’
Robert Saleh and the New York Jets know it’s probably coming and it’s nearly impossible to stop. The Philadelphia Eagles’ “tush push” could make an appearance during the teams’ showdown Sunday at MetLife Stadium.
 
New York Jets running back Breece Hall is tackled by Denver Broncos safety Kareem Jackson during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 8, 2023, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Breece Hall shows he’s fully back and is the key to unlocking the Jets’ offense
Breece Hall knew some still questioned his speed and whether it was too soon after a major knee injury for him to be able to take over games again. The second-year Jets running back has silenced the doubters.
 
New York Jets tight end C.J. Uzomah (87) celebrates with guard Alijah Vera-Tucker (75) after scoring a touchdown against the Kansas City Chiefs during the second quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 1, 2023, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Jets offensive lineman Alijah Vera-Tucker out for the season with a torn Achilles tendon
New York Jets offensive lineman Alijah Vera-Tucker has a torn Achilles tendon that will sideline him for the rest of the season.
 
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) carries the ball against *New York Jets cornerback D.J. Reed (4) during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 1, 2023, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Jets cornerback D.J. Reed will sit out against the Broncos with a concussion
New York Jets cornerback D.J. Reed will be sidelined against the Denver Broncos on Sunday as he continues to recover from a concussion. Coach Robert Saleh announced Friday that Reed still had not cleared the NFL’s concussion protocol.
 
New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson (2) runs for a two-point conversion against the Kansas City Chiefs during the third quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 1, 2023, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Jets’ Zach Wilson looks to keep playing loose and confident after his impressive outing vs. Chiefs
Maybe it was Zach Wilson’s headband. The New York Jets quarterback scrapped his signature look last Sunday and went out and had arguably the best overall game of his brief NFL career.
 
New York Jets running back Breece Hall (20) carries the ball against the Buffalo Bills during the second quarter of an NFL football game, Monday, Sept. 11, 2023, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Jets’ Breece Hall returns to Denver without a ‘pitch count’ nearly a year after his knee injury
Breece Hall hasn’t watched the video of the worst moment of his young NFL career in a while. The New York Jets running back doesn’t need to anymore.
 
New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh motions from the sidelines during the third quarter of an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Oct. 1, 2023, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Debate continues over the controversial holding call in the Chiefs’ win over the Jets
It’s the holding call heard ’round the NFL. And the debate over whether it was even a penalty continues to rage.
 
New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson (2) celebrates with teammates after scoring a two-point conversion against the Kansas City Chiefs during the third quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 1, 2023, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Jets’ Zach Wilson shows critics a glimpse of what he’s capable of doing. Now he needs to do it again
Zach Wilson was confident, comfortable, smart and, after a tough loss, accountable. The New York Jets’ embattled quarterback was everything during a 23-20 loss to Kansas City on Sunday that he has been criticized for not being.
 
New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson (2) fumbles the ball to turn the ball over to the Kansas City Chiefs during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 1, 2023, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Jets not happy with questionable penalty call that turned the game late in 23-20 loss to Chiefs
A livid Robert Saleh stormed down the sideline and shouted at an official as several New York Jets players jumped around on the field in disbelief. Frustrated fans booed in disgust, knowing the game just turned on a questionable call.
 
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) reacts after a touchdown against the New York Jets during the first quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 1, 2023, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Patrick Mahomes, Chiefs hold on to beat Jets 23-20 with Taylor Swift, Aaron Rodgers watching
Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs shook off a subpar performance during which they blew a 17-point lead, but held on to defeat the New York Jets 23-20.
 
CORRECTS TO BRITTANY MAHOMES NOT BLAKE LIVELY - Taylor Swift, left, and Brittany Mahomes, center, watch play between the New York Jets and the Kansas City Chiefs during the second quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 1, 2023, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Taylor Swift watches Travis Kelce’s Chiefs take on the Jets at MetLife Stadium
Taylor Swift couldn’t just shake off another chance to watch Travis Kelce on the football field. The 12-time Grammy Award winner arrived at MetLife Stadium about 40 minutes before kickoff Sunday night to watch Kelce and his Kansas City Chiefs take on the New York Jets.
 
New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers waves to football fans before an NFL football game between the Jets and the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Oct. 1, 2023, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Aaron Rodgers rejoins Jets teammates for Sunday night game vs. Chiefs
Aaron Rodgers strolled the New York Jets’ sideline on crutches, greeting his teammates and coaches as well as members of the Kansas City Chiefs a few hours before their game.
 
FILE - New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) practices before an NFL preseason football game against the New York Giants, Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023, in East Rutherford, N.J. Rodgers will make his first public media appearance, Friday, Sept. 15, since tearing the Achilles tendon in his left foot four snaps into his debut with his new team Monday night.(AP Photo/Adam Hunger, File)
Aaron Rodgers rejoins the Jets and is expected to attend their game vs. Chiefs, AP source says
A person with knowledge of the situation says Aaron Rodgers attended a team meeting at the New York Jets’ New Jersey hotel Saturday night and is expected to attend the game against the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday night.
 
New York Jets wide receiver Garrett Wilson (17) is tackled by New England Patriots linebacker Anfernee Jennings (33) during the first quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 24, 2023, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Jets know they must try to at least keep up with Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs’ explosive offense
The New York Jets acknowledge they’ll need to at least keep up with Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs’ explosive offense Sunday night if they expect to have any chance of winning.
 
New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson (2) looks to pass against the New England Patriots during the first quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 24, 2023, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Jets’ Zach Wilson is trying to block out the criticism, but knows he needs to improve quickly
Zach Wilson knows the noise is out there and it’s blaring right now. The New York Jets quarterback is being criticized, slammed and ripped apart by frustrated fans on social media and sports talk radio and his unflattering play has been documented and dissected by reporters.
 
Taylor Swift, right, watches from a suite alongside Travis Kelce's mother, Donna Kelce, inside Arrowhead Stadium during the first half of an NFL football game between the Chicago Bears and Kansas City Chiefs Sunday, Sept. 24, 2023, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
No Rodgers, but there’s still plenty of hype in Chiefs’ Sunday night showdown with Jets
The NFL figured it had a marquee made-for-TV matchup when it announced the league’s schedule in May.
 
New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh watches play from the sidelines between the New York Jets and the New England Patriots of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 24, 2023, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Jets’ Robert Saleh remains confident in Zach Wilson, but acknowledges the QB must play better
Robert Saleh still believes in Zach Wilson. The embattled starting quarterback’s teammates insist they do, too.
 
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