Geno Smith’s rebound attempt needs to help reverse troubling Jets trend
New York Jets quarterback Geno Smith delivered a mixed bag in his last outing, throwing for 119 yards and a touchdown while completing just 53.3% of his passes in a 23-12 loss to the Chicago Bears. The touchdown came on a late fourth-quarter throw to Isaiah Williams, but the Jets struggled with slow starts and limited offensive production, managing only four plays in the first quarter.
Smith’s accuracy has historically been a strength, but the Bears game marked a notable dip, with the Jets’ three-game losing streak now hanging over their season. Coach Aaron Glenn attributed Smith’s performance to the challenges of adjusting to NFL life, emphasizing the quarterback’s resilience and past ability to overcome adversity.
The Jets will look to Smith to bounce back this Sunday against the Cleveland Browns, where he’ll need to regain his usual precision to help reverse their recent trend of early-game struggles and first-quarter punts. Smith’s completion percentages have improved as games progress, with his accuracy climbing from 63% in the first quarter to 85% by the fourth, but the team’s slow starts remain a concern heading into the matchup at MetLife Stadium.
