The Jets’ protection was in command of the sport for many of the first half till security Lamarcus Joyner was flagged for cross interference.
The decision got here with 4:35 left within the second quarter and Baltimore up 3-0. It appeared like Joyner bumped into Ravens receiver Demarcus Robinson. The flag moved the ball 32 yards from the Ravens 38 to the Jets 30. Three performs later, Lamar Jackson discovered Devin Duvernay for a 25-yard landing and a 10-0 lead.
“I used to be taking part in soccer,” Joyner informed The Put up. “It’s not like I used to be man-to-man on the man. The quarterback put the ball within the air. I beat the man to the purpose of assault and we bumped into one another. I’m nonetheless searching for the ball and the refs referred to as it. At that time, that’s simply private — do you're feeling like throwing a flag at the moment or not?”
Joyner and the protection felt they performed nicely exterior of some explosive performs the Ravens hit.
“It impressed me at the moment to know that we’re not the identical Jets,” Joyner mentioned. “I actually suppose we performed very nicely in opposition to a playoff staff. When you eradicate these errors, these explosives, then who is aware of the place the sport is correct now.”
Jets rookie receiver Garrett Wilson, who caught 5 passes for 52 yards and confirmed some flashes of his first-round-pick expertise, got here away ticked off by his efficiency.
“I really like taking part in and I put lots of stress on myself and this wasn’t what we wished to do,’’ Wilson mentioned. “This isn’t how I wished to exit and have my first actual NFL recreation seem like. So, I don’t be ok with something that went on on the market.’’
Requested what he discovered from his NFL debut, Wilson mentioned, “Making the most of my alternatives. I really feel like I've a great understanding of my position, so it’s simply coming in and executing instantly and make all these performs — whether or not it’s my first play off the bench or my eighth play.
“I maintain myself to a excessive customary, and I don’t need there to be any excuses on the market for something.’’
Jets coach Robert Saleh didn't sound too optimistic about getting LT Duane Brown again. The Jets positioned Brown on injured reserve on Saturday and he might return in 4 weeks.
“We’re hopeful that we’ll get him again,” Saleh mentioned. “We’ll see how this rehab stint goes for him.”
The Jets went 2-for-14 on third down on Sunday. They have been 1-for-14 within the 2021 season finale in opposition to the Payments — making them a whopping 3-for-28 of their final two video games mixed.
The Jets have now misplaced their final 13 video games in September, an NFL file. … QB Joe Flacco’s 59 cross makes an attempt is tied for sixth-most in franchise historical past and it's the most since Mark Sanchez tried 59 in opposition to the Giants on Dec. 24, 2011, the well-known Victor Cruz recreation. Vinny Testaverde holds the file with 69 makes an attempt in opposition to the Ravens on Dec. 24, 2000.
Hero
Even with an off-the-mark first half, Ravens QB Lamar Jackson nonetheless was manner an excessive amount of to deal with as he threw for 213 yards and three touchdowns and had one dazzling scramble to transform a third-and-8 when it was nonetheless an in depth recreation.
Zero
The Jets’ offensive line allowed 10 quarterback hurries and three sacks — and reshuffled left deal with George Fant (two sacks allowed, one holding penalty) was extra culpable than third-string rookie proper deal with Max Mitchell in his NFL debut.
Unsung hero
Ravens WR Devin Duvernay had two profession landing catches on 73 targets getting into the sport — and added two extra on his first 4 targets within the first recreation of his third season.
Key stat
59 Cross makes an attempt by Joe Flacco, essentially the most by a Jets quarterback since Mark Sanchez’s 59 in a franchise-altering loss to the Giants on Dec. 24, 2011.
Quote of the day
“I do know everyone seems to be pondering, ‘Usual s–t.’ Nevertheless it’s not the identical previous s–t. We’ve bought a great staff.” — Jets tight finish Tyler Conklin
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