Namath's Controversial Take on Jets vs. Patriots – Must Read!

The New York Jets suffered their 15th consecutive loss to the New England Patriots, losing 15-10 on September 24.

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This loss tied an NFL record for most consecutive losses to a single opponent, matching the Kansas City Chiefs' 15-game winning streak against

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the Denver Broncos. Pro Football Hall of Famer and Jets legend Joe Namath expressed his frustration, suggesting that changes might be needed

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if the team's performance doesn't improve.Namath had been vocal on Twitter throughout the game, offering intense criticisms of the team's performance.

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He questioned why quarterback Zach Wilson chose to take a sack instead of attempting to make a play when nothing was open.

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Despite adverse weather conditions caused by "tropical cyclone sixteen," Namath pointed out that both teams had to contend with slippery ground.

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Namath found it "disgusting" that the Jets threw short of the first-down marker on 3rd downs when receivers weren't running vertically.

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He speculated whether Wilson's choices were influenced by coaching, suggesting they were not intuitive for a quarterback.

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Namath also criticized the predictability of the Jets' pass patterns and receiver routes.

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