Geno Smith Explains Emotional Sideline Moment in Jets’ Loss to Chiefs

WHO:

newyorkjets.com - Geno Smith was the Jets quarterback; Patrick Mahomes was the Chiefs quarterback and a two-time NFL MVP and three-time Super Bowl MVP.

newyorkjets.com - Steve Spagnuolo coordinated Kansas City’s defense; the article described him as the only coordinator in NFL history to win four Super Bowls.

newyorkjets.com - Jets offensive coordinator Frank Reich discussed the offense and Smith’s play-action performance.

newyorkjets.com - Jets running back Braelon Allen had filled in for Breece Hall; wide receiver Garrett Wilson’s status was uncertain because he was in concussion protocol.

Newsweek - The Jets fell to 2-7 after losing to the Chiefs; Newsweek described Smith as tired of losing and said he showed frustration on the sideline.

Heavy NFL - Smith explained a sideline outburst during the Jets’ loss to Kansas City; the article excerpt did not provide his explanation or further details.

WHAT:

newyorkjets.com - The Jets lost to the Las Vegas Raiders, 38-33, after scoring on each of their first six possessions; they were the first NFL team that season to do so, and the first since 2008.

newyorkjets.com - The Jets scored 25 points against Miami and 33 against Las Vegas in successive games, but had lost three consecutive one-possession games.

newyorkjets.com - Smith ranked fourth in completion percentage at 69%, fifth in touchdown-to-interception ratio at 12-3, and sixth in passer rating at 104.5. He had 1,913 passing yards.

newyorkjets.com - Allen rushed for 504 yards since Week 4, the second-most in the league, and gained a career-high 147 rushing yards against the Raiders. He had at least 100 scrimmage yards in four consecutive games.

newyorkjets.com - The Chiefs’ defense ranked 12th in yards allowed per game at 319.1, ninth in yards per play at 5.04, and fourth in points allowed at 18.7 per game.

newyorkjets.com - Smith said, “My job is, again, every time we get the ball, we want to score points,” and said he was focused on Kansas City’s defense rather than its offense.

newyorkjets.com - Reich said Smith was “really good” at play-action, pushing the ball downfield, and checking it down when needed.

newyorkjets.com - The Jets were the only NFL team with six players recording 100-yard games.

WHERE:

newyorkjets.com - The Jets played the Chiefs in Kansas City.

WHEN:

newyorkjets.com - The matchup was identified as the Jets’ Week 9 game; the preview said the Jets would reach the midpoint of their regular season.

WHY:

Newsweek - Newsweek attributed Smith’s sideline frustration to the Jets’ losing record.

HOW:

newyorkjets.com - The Jets’ improved running game and offensive-line protection helped create play-action opportunities for Smith.

The Jets fell to two and seven after losing to Kansas City, with Geno Smith showing sideline frustration. New York scored on its first six possessions against Las Vegas, yet lost 38 to 33. Braelon Allen rushed for a career-high 147 yards, while the Jets face Kansas City’s formidable defense.