THE New York Jets scored a game-winning victory in Week 9 against the Houston Texans on Thursday Night Football.

This ended a five-game losing streak, with their record now sitting at 3-6 on the season. There’s still a lot of work to do, but any positive momentum is good for a team that has faced so many obstacles so far in 2024.

It wasn’t a perfect game, but the Jets did just enough to give Jeff Ulbrich his first win as interim head coach. He’s hoping there’s more where that came from, especially as his offense shows signs of breaking down.

In the opinion of Rich Cimini of ESPNit was the biggest takeaway starting week 9 for New York. After a shutout first half, the Jets scored 21 points in the second half and moved the ball with ease against a stout Texas defense.

Can the level of performance displayed in the second half be sustainable in the future? The odds are in their favor given the upcoming schedule and the chemistry and cohesion that is being built through Aaron Rodgers and his skills position the players.

“The Jets put together three straight 70-plus yard touchdowns, something they hadn’t done in a single game since 2016. Quarterback Aaron Rodgers caught fire after a “terrible” (his word) first half ), with WRs Garrett Wilson and Davante Adams making big plays Yes, they can continue this momentum because their next two opponents (the. Cardinals And Colts) were ranked 27th and 28th, respectively, in yards allowed entering Week 9. The Jets worked out some kinks in their operation and ultimately looked like they were expected to. Now they must hope that their injury-plagued offensive line can recover,” Cimini wrote.

Despite the offense’s overall struggles, there is plenty of talent to lean on. Davante Adams and Garrett Wilson are an incredible duo at the top of the wide receiver depth chart. Allen Lazard, Mike Williams And Malachi Corley make for excellent depth behind them.

Breece Hall and Brealon Allen have already proven to be a solid duo out of the backfield to lean on in the running game.

With things moving in the right direction, the Jets have the chance to face exploitable defenses. On an impressive touchdown streak, the opportunity to continue this momentum will present itself with a flexible upcoming schedule.

The missing ingredient is the offensive line. If their health improves, as Cimini noted, the pieces will be in place for New York’s offense to reach another level.