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The New York Jets' Super Bowl dreams took a brutal hit as the Denver Broncos delivered a stunning 10-9 defeat, bringing Aaron Rodgers and company back to earth. In a sloppy, rain-soaked game at MetLife Stadium, the Jets offense faltered, looking all too similar to last season's struggles with Zach Wilson.
Just 10 days after dismantling the New England Patriots 24-3, the Jets were handed a harsh reality check. Rodgers, the 40-year-old superstar, managed 225 ing yards but couldn't find the rhythm that fueled their 2-1 start.
Adding to the misery, kicker Greg Zuerlein missed a 50-yard field goal with 44 seconds left, sealing the Jets' fate and sparking wild celebrations on the Broncos sideline.
Courtland Sutton's third-quarter touchdown proved to be the difference, and Denver's rookie quarterback Bo Nix recovered from a horrendous first half to lead the upset. Nix completed just seven es for negative yardage before the break but connected with Sutton for a crucial eight-yard score that stunned the home crowd.
Rodgers itted his mistakes
Rodgers, battling a leg injury late in the game, acknowledged the team's lackluster performance. "We were killing ourselves. The weather sucked, and so did some of my throws. We made way too many mental mistakes," Rodgers itted post-game. "Our focus wasn't as sharp as it's been the first three weeks."
The Jets had their chances, twice getting the ball with the opportunity to win. However, penalties and mental errors repeatedly derailed their drives. Zuerlein's two first-half field goals provided New York's only points until his late-game miss.
Despite a chance to steal a victory when Broncos kicker Wil Lutz missed a 50-yard attempt, the Jets couldn't capitalize. As frustration mounted on the field, Rodgers was sacked on a critical fourth down, and the Broncos' defense held firm.
Meanwhile, Denver's head coach Sean Payton, who had previously blasted Jets offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett's coaching, was vindicated. Hackett's offense sputtered, leaving New York fans wondering if their team's glory days with Rodgers are already fading fast.