New York Jets loss to Kansas City Chiefs, Digi Mart USA News (Kansas City): The New York Jets were beaten 35-12 by the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, their fourth consecutive loss and a drop to 2-7 on the season. The result left the team’s season in deeper trouble as its problems persisted.
The Jets trailed only 14-12 at halftime despite dominating much of the first half. They ran 39 offensive plays to the Chiefs’ 24 and held the ball for 20:26 to 9:34, with 25 of those plays coming on the Kansas City side of the field.
However, they settled for four Jason Sanders field goals of 23, 48, 49 and 53 yards rather than touchdowns.
The Chiefs’ offense, led by quarterback Patrick Mahomes, running back Kenneth Walker and tight end Travis Kelce, proved too much in the second half. Kansas City ran 41 plays for 257 yards after halftime and outscored the Jets 21-0, while the Jets managed just 23 plays for 58 yards on five possessions that ended in three punts and two turnovers on downs.
Frustration was visible among several Jets players. Quarterback Geno Smith, after being sacked on a fourth-down play in the fourth quarter, slammed the ball to the ground and threw his helmet onto the bench.
Smith finished 18-for-32 for 165 yards. Right tackle Armand Membou also threw his helmet and damaged an electronic tablet on the sideline after a sack on fourth down.
Asked about the outburst, Membou said, “I don’t like losing.”
Glenn said the team had shown flashes of high-level play but had not sustained it. “It’s disappointing, and I told our players that,” he said.
“We’ve shown in spurts that we can play at a high level.” He added, “Lot of thinking to do.”
The Jets next face the AFC East-leading Buffalo Bills, who are 6-1 and favored by 7½ points, at MetLife Stadium on Sunday. Glenn’s record with the Jets is now 5-21 during his tenure as head coach.
