{"id":250738,"date":"2025-10-13T18:38:40","date_gmt":"2025-10-13T22:38:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/?p=250738"},"modified":"2026-03-19T20:22:11","modified_gmt":"2026-03-20T00:22:11","slug":"jets-rough-season-gets-worse-after-garrett-wilsons-injury","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2025\/10\/13\/jets-rough-season-gets-worse-after-garrett-wilsons-injury\/","title":{"rendered":"Jets Rough Season Gets Worse After Garrett Wilson\u2019s Injury"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>With Halloween just around the corner, everyone is getting into the scary festivities. Goblins, ghosts, horror movies, and all the fear-inducing fun the fall brings. Unfortunately, nothing this season could be as frightening as the start to the season for Aaron Glenn. Through six weeks, the New York Jets have yet to win a game, starting 0-6 on the season. While it&#8217;s been hard, one bright spot came this Sunday after <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2025\/09\/23\/report-jets-acquire-starting-cornerback-jarvis-brownlee-jr-from-titans\/\" target=\"_self\">cornerback Jarvis Brownlee Jr.<\/a> ended the team&#8217;s infamous no-turnover streak on defense through five weeks. Nonetheless, the Jets fell to the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/category\/nfl-teams\/broncos\/\" target=\"_self\">Denver Broncos<\/a> 13-11 in Tottenham Stadium in London. Despite the single worst offensive performance of the season, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcsports.com\/nfl\/profootballtalk\/rumor-mill\/news\/report-garrett-wilson-avoided-major-knee-injury\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">a knee injury to star wide receiver Garrett Wilson<\/a> makes it worse. While not season-ending, Wilson&#8217;s absence due to a hyper-extended knee could spell disaster for an already rough passing offense.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">An MRI today revealed that Jets WR Garrett Wilson hyperextended his knee and he now is expected to miss, as one source said, \u201ca couple of weeks.\u201d <a  href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/HBOBdEfBI2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/HBOBdEfBI2<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) <a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/AdamSchefter\/status\/1977863278823936334?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">October 13, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h2>Jets Rough Season Gets Worse After Garrett Wilson\u2019s Injury<\/h2>\n<p>As of now, the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/category\/nfl-teams\/jets\/\" target=\"_self\">New York Jets<\/a> streak of missing the postseason will enter its 15th season. Their last winning season came in 2015, when they ended the year 10-6, narrowly missing a wildcard spot. When he took the job, Aaron Glenn knew becoming head coach and turning the Jets around wouldn&#8217;t happen overnight. But it&#8217;s been a woeful beginning to his head coaching career, sitting at 0-6 in mid-October. Except for this week&#8217;s game, the loss to the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/category\/nfl-teams\/buccaneers\/\" target=\"_self\">Tampa Bay Buccaneers<\/a> and giving up 27 points to the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/category\/nfl-teams\/dolphins\/\" target=\"_self\">Miami Dolphins<\/a>, the defense has allowed over 30 points per game. The return of star edge rusher Jermaine Johnson will thankfully be felt. But the offense has been more questionable.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_248673\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-248673\" style=\"width: 640px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-248673 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/09\/Monday-Night-Football-Bets-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"Monday Night Football Bets\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/09\/Monday-Night-Football-Bets-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/09\/Monday-Night-Football-Bets-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/09\/Monday-Night-Football-Bets-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/09\/Monday-Night-Football-Bets-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/09\/Monday-Night-Football-Bets-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/09\/Monday-Night-Football-Bets-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/09\/Monday-Night-Football-Bets-1200x800.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-248673\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sep 21, 2025; Tampa, Florida, USA; New York Jets wide receiver Garrett Wilson (5) scores a touchdown against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the fourth quarter at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>First and foremost, credit to offensive coordinator Tanner Engstrand for helping the running game. Despite their woes, the Jets have a top-five run game, averaging 135.7 yards per game. This is only behind the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/category\/nfl-teams\/falcons\/\" target=\"_self\">Atlanta Falcons<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/category\/nfl-teams\/panthers\/\" target=\"_self\">Carolina Panthers<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/category\/nfl-teams\/bills\/\" target=\"_self\">Buffalo Bills<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/category\/nfl-teams\/washington-commanders\/\" target=\"_self\">Washington Commanders<\/a>. Running back Breece Hall is demonstrating why he should be given an extension this offseason. Alas, the Jets passing game has been woeful. While he&#8217;s not the main culprit, quarterback Justin Fields has demonstrated why three coaching staffs moved off of him as a starter. Drives stalled by missed reads or lack of pocket awareness for needless sacks limit what Tanner Engstrand can call. Now, they might be without their best offensive player for some time.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_249808\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-249808\" style=\"width: 640px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-249808 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/10\/USATSI_27255843_168402708_lowres-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Justin Fields, quarterback, New York Jets\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/10\/USATSI_27255843_168402708_lowres-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/10\/USATSI_27255843_168402708_lowres-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/10\/USATSI_27255843_168402708_lowres-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/10\/USATSI_27255843_168402708_lowres-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/10\/USATSI_27255843_168402708_lowres-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/10\/USATSI_27255843_168402708_lowres-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/10\/USATSI_27255843_168402708_lowres-1200x800.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-249808\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Oct 5, 2025; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Jets quarterback Justin Fields (7) is pressured by Dallas Cowboys defensive end Dante Fowler Jr. (13) during the first half at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>Garrett Wilson could miss time, but his knee injury won&#8217;t end his season<\/h3>\n<p>During the Jets loss to the Broncos, the team witnessed a bigger loss than just the game. In the fourth quarter, star wide receiver Garrett Wilson was walking gingerly after a misplaced throw from Justin Fields to the sideline on third down. While he walked under his own strength, fans held their breath knowing how important Wilson is to the offense. Through six weeks, the New York Jets have a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.espn.com\/nfl\/stats\/team\/_\/table\/passing\/sort\/netPassingYards\/dir\/asc\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">league-worst 865 passing yards<\/a> between <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/?s=Justin+Fields\" target=\"_self\">Justin Fields<\/a> and Tyrod Taylor. Of those 865 yards, Garrett Wilson was responsible for<a href=\"https:\/\/www.espn.com\/nfl\/player\/_\/id\/4569618\/garrett-wilson\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> 395 of those yards on 36 catches<\/a>. That&#8217;s nearly 46.6% of their whole passing game. To truly illustrate his value to the Jets, there are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.espn.com\/nfl\/team\/stats\/_\/name\/nyj\/new-york-jets\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">no other wide receivers on the team with over 100 yards<\/a>. The second-highest wide receiver on the team, nine-year veteran Josh Reynolds, has only 72 yards on eight catches.<\/p>\n<p>In his latest press conference, Glenn confirmed Wilson was undergoing an MRI today to examine the damage. Thankfully, he believes the major ligaments in Wilson&#8217;s knee are intact, so his season will likely not be in jeopardy. However, after hyperextending his knee, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.espn.com\/nfl\/story\/_\/id\/46585592\/source-jets-garrett-wilson-appears-avoid-serious-knee-injury\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Wilson is still expected to miss time<\/a>. New York has <a href=\"https:\/\/www.espn.com\/nfl\/team\/schedule\/_\/name\/nyj\/new-york-jets\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">two weeks left<\/a> before their bye week after Halloween.<\/p>\n<p>The Jets return to New Jersey to face a 3-3 Carolina Panthers team coming off back-to-back wins, then go on the road to face the Cincinnati Bengals. With Wilson out, expect Engstrand to emphasize further <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2025\/09\/30\/jets-second-generation-rookie-mason-taylor-has-career-game-in-miami\/\" target=\"_self\">rookie tight end Mason Taylor<\/a> and star running back Breece Hall more in the passing game. It&#8217;s make-or-break time for the remainder of the wide receiver room while Wilson is out. As of now, Tyler Johnson and veteran Allen Lazard should be the immediate beneficiaries among the position group after Reynolds for Wilson&#8217;s targets while Garrett is out.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_249018\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-249018\" style=\"width: 640px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-249018 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/09\/USATSI_27207880_168402708_lowres-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Mason Taylor, tight end, New York Jets\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/09\/USATSI_27207880_168402708_lowres-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/09\/USATSI_27207880_168402708_lowres-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/09\/USATSI_27207880_168402708_lowres-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/09\/USATSI_27207880_168402708_lowres-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/09\/USATSI_27207880_168402708_lowres-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/09\/USATSI_27207880_168402708_lowres-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/09\/USATSI_27207880_168402708_lowres.jpg 1627w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-249018\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sep 29, 2025; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; New York Jets tight end Mason Taylor (85) makes a catch against the Miami Dolphins during the first half at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>Potential Opening for Treylon Burks?<\/h3>\n<p>Potentially, the team could look to add a free agent during Wilson&#8217;s absence. One option could be taking a flyer on <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2025\/10\/08\/jets-could-be-interested-in-former-first-round-wide-receiver-treylon-burks\/\" target=\"_self\">former first-round pick wide receiver Treylon Burks<\/a>. The former Tennessee Titan would reunite with current Jets quarterbacks coach Charles London, who was also in the same position (as well as passing game coordinator) in Tennessee last year. With the limited production from the rest of the wide receiver room, adding someone with Burks&#8217; skillset could be worth a try.<\/p>\n<p>Main Photo: [Vincent Carchietta] &#8211; Imagn Images<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>New York Jets fear star wide receiver Garrett Wilson could miss time with knee injury after team is winless already at 0-6.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4597,"featured_media":250772,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_lmt_disableupdate":"no","_lmt_disable":"","sfio_featured_image":false,"sfio_embed_code":"","_ef_editorial_meta_date_first-draft-date":"","_ef_editorial_meta_paragraph_assignment":"","_ef_editorial_meta_checkbox_needs-photo":"","_ef_editorial_meta_number_word-count":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[36,34308,6],"tags":[7463,8994,218,32048,246],"class_list":["post-250738","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-nfl-news","category-injuries","category-jets","tag-aaron-glenn","tag-garrett-wilson","tag-new-york-jets","tag-nfl-injuries","tag-nfl-news"],"modified_by":"Michael Kovacs, ADMIN","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/250738","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4597"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=250738"}],"version-history":[{"count":8,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/250738\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":250779,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/250738\/revisions\/250779"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/250772"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=250738"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=250738"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=250738"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}