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Cowboys Corral Jets at AT&T Stadium: New York Stumbles in Week 2

The New York Jets faced a challenging game against the Dallas Cowboys, resulting in a 1-1 record for the Jets and a 2-0 for the Cowboys. The final score stood at 30-10 in favor of the home team.


New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson looks to pass during the first half against the Cleveland Browns in the Hall of Fame NFL football preseason game Thursday, Aug. 3, 2023, in Canton, Ohio. (AP Photo/David Dermer)

At AT&T Stadium, with an attendance of nearly ninety-four thousand fans, the New York Jets struggled to find their rhythm against a formidable Dallas Cowboys defense. The Jets' offense managed to accumulate only two hundred fifteen total yards compared to their opponents' more dominant performance. Despite these challenges, there were notable efforts from individual players on both sides.


The Jets' punting unit showed consistency throughout the game, averaging forty-eight yards over five attempts with one punt landing inside the twenty-yard line. On defense, they recorded one sack and four quarterback hits while forcing three three-and-outs and one forced fumble. However, they were unable to secure any interceptions or recoveries from fumbles.


Offensively, passing proved difficult for the Jets as they completed just twelve out of twenty-seven attempts with three interceptions thrown and only six first downs achieved through air travel. Their longest pass was impressive at sixty-eight yards which also resulted in their sole touchdown of the game. The rushing attack was slightly more effective with sixty-four yards on sixteen carries; however, it failed to produce any touchdowns.


Special teams had moments of success as well; field goal kicking was perfect with one made attempt from thirty-four yards out while kickoff duties resulted in two touchbacks from three kickoffs.


Conversely, despite these efforts by special teams and defensive units for New York's team, turnovers played a significant role in shaping this contest's outcome – four turnovers by NYJ certainly hindered potential scoring drives and momentum shifts within this matchup between these two teams vying early season victories during regular-season play.


Looking ahead after this tough loss away from home soil against Dallas Cowboys squad that displayed strong offensive defensive capabilities alike – fans can look forward next week when The New York Jets will host The New England Patriots at MetLife Stadium on September 24th at 1:00 PM Eastern Time where CBS will broadcast live coverage available for viewership across various platforms nationwide.

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