Minkah Fitzpatrick calls defensive struggles a case of "Jets being Jets"
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Key Points:
- The Jets lost 38-33 to the Raiders after leading by nine points with under nine minutes left in the third quarter, as the Raiders outscored them 17-3 to end a four-game losing streak.
- Despite the Jets offense achieving a season-high 439 yards, their defense struggled significantly, contributing heavily to the loss.
- Safety Minkah Fitzpatrick attributed the defeat to "bad penalties" and "bad mistakes," summarizing the team's ongoing issues, later clarifying the phrase as "Jets beating Jets."
- The Jets' defense has allowed an average of 26.3 points per game over their last six games, undermining the offense's efforts and contributing to the team's 2-6 season record.
- The Jets' defensive struggles were also evident in their Week 7 loss to the previously winless Dolphins, highlighting a pattern of defensive lapses despite early-season promise.
