New York
Jets
2-2
24
FINAL
17
Tampa Bay
Buccaneers
1-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a tightly contested matchup, the New York Jets defeated the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 24-17, improving their record in Week 3 of the season. The stakes were high, as both teams were looking to establish momentum early in the campaign, making this victory crucial for the Jets.
Leading the charge for New York was their standout quarterback, who threw for an impressive 333 yards and connected on two touchdown passes. His ability to move the ball through the air was instrumental in keeping the Buccaneers' defense on its heels, allowing the Jets to capitalize on key scoring opportunities throughout the game.
While the Jets' offense shined, the defense played a vital role in securing the win. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when they forced a critical turnover, stifling the Buccaneers' last-ditch efforts to tie the game. This defensive stand not only preserved the lead but ultimately ensured New York walked away with a hard-fought victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baker Mayfield | QB | 38 | 28 | 333 | 1 | 1 | 97.8 |
| Geno Smith | QB | 20 | 12 | 256 | 2 | 0 | 137.4 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breece Hall | HB | 17 | 74 | 4.4 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Bucky Irving | HB | 14 | 53 | 3.8 | 1 | 10 | 1 |
| Kenneth Gainwell | HB | 8 | 35 | 4.4 | 0 | 8 | 1 |
| Braelon Allen | HB | 4 | 20 | 5.0 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Baker Mayfield | QB | 2 | 6 | 3.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Geno Smith | QB | 4 | 4 | 1.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Adonai Mitchell | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omar Cooper Jr | WR | 6 | 196 | 32.7 | 2 | 84 | 0 |
| Chris Godwin Jr | WR | 8 | 122 | 15.3 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Bauer Sharp | TE | 4 | 68 | 17.0 | 1 | 28 | 0 |
| Emeka Egbuka | WR | 6 | 67 | 11.2 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Adonai Mitchell | WR | 3 | 36 | 12.0 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Hunter Henry | TE | 4 | 33 | 8.3 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Ted Hurst | WR | 4 | 30 | 7.5 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Cade Otton | TE | 3 | 28 | 9.3 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Garrett Wilson | WR | 2 | 19 | 9.5 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Sean Tucker | HB | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Kenneth Gainwell | HB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Mason Taylor | TE | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Bucky Irving | HB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andre Cisco | FS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Stephens | CB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tykee Smith | SS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rueben Bain Jr | LEDGE | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Demario Davis | MIKE | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dane Belton | SS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D'Angelo Ponds | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Keionte Scott | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamien Sherwood | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison Phillips | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Germaine Pratt | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Anthony Nelson | LEDGE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Minkah Fitzpatrick | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Anzalone | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jarvis Brownlee Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Antoine Winfield Jr | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Will McDonald IV | LEDGE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| David Onyemata | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zyon McCollum | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jowon Briggs | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Rozeboom | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Azareye'h Thomas | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calijah Kancey | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Benjamin Morrison | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Vita Vea | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joseph Ossai | REDGE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Kobe King | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| David Bailey | REDGE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jacob Parrish | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Chris Braswell | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase McLaughlin | K | 1 | 2 | 2 | 41 |
| Cairo Santos | K | 1 | 2 | 3 | 28 |

