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The Jets' New Coach Faces a Tough Start

MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, USATuesday, October 15, 2024
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The New York Jets' first game under interim coach Jeff Ulbrich didn't go as planned. Despite some promising moments from the offense, the Jets lost 23-20 to their division rivals, the Buffalo Bills, on Monday night. This loss marks their third in a row, putting them at 2-4 for the season while the Bills lead the AFC East with a 4-2 record. Quarterback Aaron Rodgers had a decent game, throwing for 294 yards and two touchdowns, including a Hail Mary just before halftime. However, he also threw an interception in the final minutes, which proved costly. Kicker Greg Zuerlein didn't help, missing two crucial field goal attempts in the second half. The Bills' quarterback, Josh Allen, had a solid performance with 215 passing yards and two touchdowns. The Bills also dominated on the ground, racking up 149 rushing yards. The game was marred by penalties, with both teams combining for 22 infractions. The Jets had a chance to win late in the game, but penalties pushed them back, and Rodgers' pass was intercepted. The Bills sealed the win with a field goal and a short run by Allen. The Jets opened the game with a strong drive but had to settle for a field goal. The Bills responded with an easy touchdown drive. The Jets then scored a touchdown of their own, but the Bills took the lead again before halftime. The second half saw both teams trading scores, but the missed field goals and late interception cost the Jets the game.

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