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Jets takeaways, report card from NFL Week 8 loss to Raiders

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Costello, B. (2026, November 2). Jets takeaways, report card from NFL Week 8 loss to Raiders. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/11/01/sports/jets-takeaways-report-card-from-nfl-week-8-loss-to-raiders/

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The article discusses Sunday's NFL Week 8 game where the Jets lost to the Raiders with a score of 38-33. It highlights quarterback Geno Smith's mixed performance, noting that despite throwing for 290 yards and two touchdowns, he also made critical mistakes such as an interception late in the game and poor red zone efficiency. The piece emphasizes that while Smith played well at times, his overall impact was insufficient to secure a win, reflecting on his status as a journeyman starter earning $16.2 million this season.

Written by AI on 2026-11-02, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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On November 1, 2026, the New York Jets suffered a 38-33 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders in an NFL Week 8 match. Minkah Fitzpatrick, a Jets player, described their defensive performance as "Jets being Jets," indicating recurring issues on defense. The Jets had several scoring opportunities but made critical mistakes, particularly late in the game when quarterback Geno Smith threw a crucial interception that sealed the win for the Raiders. Despite throwing for 290 yards and two touchdowns, Smith's overall play faltered, especially within the red zone where the Jets went just 2-6. The Raiders capitalized on four trips to the red zone with four touchdowns, while the Jets managed only two touchdowns in six attempts. Notably, Westhampton Beach native Dylan Laube contributed a touchdown by returning a kickoff for 95 yards shortly after the Jets had extended their lead to 13-7 with a field goal.

Written for “Jets Being Jets After Loss To Raiders” on 2026-11-02, grounded in this article and the 1 other(s) covering the same event.

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🔮 By the end of the game, you could see why.

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🔮 I think any competitor would be frustrated with not playing.”

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🔮 Glenn would not reveal why on Monday.

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🔮 The Jets had letdowns all over the place from a defense that allowed three first-half touchdowns to an offense that could not score a touchdown despite having first-and-goal from the 1-yard line.

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🔮 But firing Aaron Glenn right now would accomplish nothing except making you feel better for a few days.

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🔮 Reich said this week that head coach Aaron Glenn will remind him to get the ball to Wilson during games.

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🔮 Slightly younger fans may remember Nov. 10, 1991, when Jeff George led the 0-8 Colts to their only win of the season, 28-27 over the Jets at the Meadowlands.

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🔮 “I would definitely say that Titans game, coming up you have to get that confidence,” Cooper said.

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🔮 SIGN UP NOWGlenn did not intend this when he made the comment, but it underscores how frustrating it is watching Glenn’s Jets never win games they are not expected to win.

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🔮 “I wouldn’t even say we’ve really had battles,” Wilson said.

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Geno Smith is a confounding quarterback. asserted

Smith → confound → ?

He played one of his best games of the season Sunday, going 20-for-32 passing for 290 yards and two touchdowns, but he did not play well enough to win … again. asserted

he → play → yards

He threw a game-sealing interception when the Jets had a chance to steal a win at the end. asserted

Jets → throw → end

He struggled in the red zone and the Jets offense went 2-for-6 in that area, which proved to be the difference in the game. asserted

which → struggle → game

Take flight with the Jets Text with Brian Costello all season as he brings Sports+ subscribers the latest Jets intel from on the field and off. asserted

he → take → field

tRY IT NOWSmith has played well, but you can see why the 36-year-old is now a journeyman starter. asserted

old → try → IT

He is not quite good enough to elevate the offense around him. asserted

He → elevate → him

I know some fans are clamoring to see rookie Cade Klubnik get his shot, but we are not close to that. asserted

we → know → that

If we get into December and the Jets season is over, that is the time to play Klubnik. asserted

that → get → Klubnik

The Raiders are paying Smith $16.2 million this season, so Sunday was an interesting situation where Las Vegas paid Smith to play against them. asserted

Vegas → pay → them

By the end of the game, you could see why. uncertain

you → see → game

Jets takeaways, report card from NFL Week 8 loss to Raiders

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