The scene in the final minute of the first half at MetLife Stadium told the story of one of the worst showings in recent Jets history.
They had just surrendered two touchdowns and more than 150 yards in just 42 seconds to a Cowboys team without its top weapon. And, remarkably, 28 of those seconds were used up by a three-and-out and punt from the offense.
The Jets were down 23-3 to the worst defense in the league. And as they lined up to mercifully end the first half with a kneel down, the fans at MetLife Stadium were chanting, “Let’s go Cowboys!” A few moments later, Jets fans were booing their team as they headed into the locker room.
Sunday afternoon’s 37-22 smackdown to the Cowboys was more than a loss for the Jets. It was worse than first-year coach Aaron Glenn becoming the first in