New York Jets: 3 Big takeaways from loss vs. Browns in Week 3

The New York Jets became the answer to a trivia question with their loss to the Cleveland Browns. They ended the winless streak.

Three games in 11 days to start the season, and the New York Jets are 1-2. They have no one to blame but themselves for each of their last two losses. They shot themselves in the foot in both games and lost games they should’ve won.

There’s no doubt the Jets should be 3-0 in 2018, but they enter the mini-bye at 1-2, because of stupidity and bad coaching. We’re only three games into the season, but it may be time for big changes in this organization, and it doesn’t start with who many think it should.

The ire on social media after the loss to the Browns is being aimed squarely on the shoulders of Todd Bowles, and typically that would be correct. However, in this case, it’s as misguided as the Hall of Famers’ attempt at securing payment and health benefits.

When a team loses, just like when they win, there’s a lot of blame that can go around. But it needs to be doled out properly. So let’s attempt to do so.

3. Issues up front

For the second consecutive week, the Jets offensive line looked terrible, but this week it was just in pass protection. They allowed too much pressure on Sam Darnold.

For the first time, the pressure got to Darnold’s head, and he also couldn’t do what he wanted to do. They wanted to push the ball downfield, but there wasn’t enough time. This needs to be corrected moving forward for both the offense to find immediate success and to help continue the development of the rookie quarterback.