New York Jets Flight Connections 08/20/23

Good morning Gang Green Nation! The New York Jets fell to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 13 - 6 in their third of four preseason games last night. Zach Wilson took half a step backwards as he failed to get the Jets offense near a touchdown and struggled with his accuracy in two quarters of work. It wasn’t a terrible performance, but it also wasn’t a performance that inspired confidence should Wilson need to step in as a starter this year. Zonovan Knight struggled in his bid to make the team. But the big news came on the injury front. Israel Abanikanda took a shot to the upper right leg that left him unable to place weight on the leg. The good news is he appears to have avoided damage to the knee. It appears to be a thigh contusion, which may keep him out of action for a while but should not put his season in danger. More concerning is a knee injury suffered by Joe Tippmann. The Jets will know more in a few days, but they can ill afford injuries along an already banged up and shaky offensive line at this point. On a positive note, Mekhi Becton played well at right tackle and looks like he can hold down that spot if the Jets just give him the opportunity.

Here are your links to your New York Jets this glorious Sunday in August:

Nick Faria - Biggest takeaways from Jets 13-6 preseason loss to Buccaneers

Andy Vasquez - What Jets’ Mekhi Becton, Zach Wilson showed in preseason game vs. Buccaneers

Randy Lange - Jets GM Joe Douglas & Staff Haven't Stopped Adding Skill, Star Power to Roster

Eric Allen - Preseason Game Recap | Jets Fall to the Bucs, 13-6

Eric Allen - QB Aaron Rodgers: Jets Were the Absolute Dream Fit for Me

John Pullano - Zach Wilson Efficient in Third Preseason Start

Brian Costello - Zonovan Knight fails to strengthen case to make Jets' roster

Steve Serby - Mekhi Becton offers hope he still can be factor for Jets

Brian Costello - Zach Wilson's scramble lone highlight in Jets' preseason loss

Brian Costello - Jets second-round pick Joe Tippmann impressing during preseason

Steve Serby - Will McDonald is ready to make a major impact on Jets defense

Ralph Ventre - Offensive Miscues Cost Jets in Preseason Loss to Bucs

Ralph Ventre - Jets' Brooklyn-born Rookie RB Suffers Fourth-Quarter Leg Injury vs. Bucs

Michael Obermuller - Jets’ Will McDonald Making Early Impression Around NFL

Michael Obermuller - Jets Rumors: NYJ O-Tackle Reunion Suggested via Trade

Glenn Naughton - Time for Offensive Tackle Mekhi Becton to run With First Team; Tackle Looks Dominant in Jets Loss to Bucs

Mike Luciano - Zonovan Knight's struggles vs. Bucs could lead to him not making final roster

Justin Fried - NY Jets RB Breece Hall's remarkable recovery is best-case scenario

Justin Fried - Tiki Barber slammed for spreading misinformation about NY Jets HC Robert Saleh

Billy Riccette - Jets drop to 1-2 in preseason following 13-6 loss to Buccaneers

Skyler Carlin - ESPN projects Jets’ Quinnen Williams to have 7 sacks in 2023

Billy Riccette - Potential Jets trade target David Bakhtiari not moving, Packers say

Eva Geitheim - Jets: Aaron Rodgers reveals intriguing Zach Wilson plan

Here are your missed connections from yesterday.

Enjoy the day everybody.