The New York Jets are one of three NFL teams stuck with an embarrassing 0-4 record after Week 4. They could have easily avoided a fourth straight loss on Monday night against the Miami Dolphins, but three costly turnovers and 13 penalties doomed their chances.
Head coach Aaron Glenn made no effort to hide his frustration after the game.
Glenn called the performance "very disappointing." He made it clear to the team that all the penalties and turnovers made winning impossible.
Glenn added:
"It just can't happen. What we have to do is go back to work, that's the only way we can fix it. ... We have to understand before you can win games, you have to learn how not to lose games."
The Jets showed flashes offensively, with quarterback Justin Fields rushing for 81 yards and a touchdown while completing 20 of 27 passes for 226 yards and a touchdown. Wide receiver Garrett Wilson contributed a late 23-yard touchdown reception, but the Jets' mistakes were costly throughout the game.
New York's penalties included nine on offense, severely stalling drives, and turnovers came at critical moments, including two early fumbles that killed promising possessions.
The team knows that if they want to start winning, they have to cut down on penalties as soon as possible.
"It's obvious, but it still has to be said because we're still not doing it right," wide receiver Garrett Wilson said. "We're talking about it, we're talking about it and we're talking about it. [Limiting penalties] is the first thing we talk about in the locker room, so let's fix it next week. If we don't fix it next week, it's ridiculous."
On Sunday, in Week 5, Aaron Glenn's team will face the Dallas Cowboys, who are also eager to notch a win and get their season on track.
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