[Jets Seek to Extend Early Momentum Amid Seasonal Fatigue]
Optimism surrounding the Jets typically fades rapidly once autumn approaches. While occasional bouts of sustained effort stretch into October, morale generally recedes by season’s midpoint.
The central question becomes: can the franchise preserve that lingering summer excitement?
Securing a hot opening week proved essential—a goal unmet by the Jets for the better part of a decade. They have yet to launch a 2-0 start since 2015. That successful campaign featured rookie QB Ryan Fitzpatrick and first-year head coach Todd Bowles.
After overcoming challenging adversaries, the offense already showed promise. A performance against a weak Browns team set the tone, highlighted by a statement win over the Colts, a squad that advanced to the AFC Championship the prior year.
