More recently, the team traded for six-time Pro Bowler Davante Adams, another old friend who's still skilled, but past his prime. This was after firing head coach Robert Saleh and demoting Hackett, moves that clubs typically make once they're out of playoff contention. The Jets, though, hoped that these moves would create a spark.

The New York Jets (3-7) lost to the Arizona Cardinals (6-4), 31-6, in their Week 10 contest at State Farm Stadium. Statistics will always help determine who played well or not. So will the eye test. But why not get a little bit deeper with some help from ...

A much-maligned unit of the Arizona Cardinals that has been playing without four defensive starters for a while and safety Jalen Thompson on Sunday, once again silenced the doubters in Sunday’s 31-6 victory over the New York Jets.