Quick takeaways from the Jets' preseason loss to the Giants in Week 2.
The New York Jets had their annual preseason outing against their hometown rival, the Giants, in their second preseason contest of the 2025 exhibition season.
It did not go according to plan.
The Giants kept at it and earned a 31-12 win over the Jets.
As the score indicates, it was not the prettiest day at the office.
With that, here are Jets Wire's five takeaways from the loss to the Giants:
Fields takes a step back
It was likely a move to keep confidence high after Week 1, but the Jets pulled quarterback Justin Fields after only one series in their preseason opener against the Green Bay Packers. Fields played well then.
Against the Giants, it was a different story. Fields did not look particularly great and his numbers show it. Fields was an ugly 1-for-5 passing and only gained four yards in the air.
Rushing attack was better
On the bright side for the Jets offense, the rushing attacked fared well. After a tough Week 1, Breece Hall churned out 26 yards on seven. A split of carries between Hall and Braelon Allen continued against the Giants as well with Allen averaging 4.9 yards per carry (7 carries, 34 yards).
Overall, the rushing attack continues to be the focal point ahead of Fields as well.
The #Jets just ran their 11th play of this drive. It was the first time they threw it.
— Connor Hughes (@Connor_J_Hughes) August 16, 2025
The throw to Garrett Wilson on 3rd & 2 is incomplete. Good defense there from Flott.
Secondary got burned
In what was a pass to the goal line, the Jets' secondary got burned by Giants quarterback Russell Wilson. On the plus side, cornerback Sauce Gardner did not play and certainly would have made a difference in this one (or any game) he misses.
Beaux Collins completely burns a double team against Qwan’tez Stiggers and Andre Cisco.
— Nick Faria (@Nick_Faria1720) August 16, 2025
Pretty pass from Russell Wilson but a complete breakdown in coverage. #Jets now facing a second and goal from the one.
Interesting Arian Smith night
On the stat sheet fourth-round rookie Arian Smith did not do much that stood out. On six targets, he only had two catches for 39 yards.
But Smith still was a bit impressive. There were a few circumstances that went against him, such as bad throws or miss penalties.
Arian Smith's route-running is so good man.
— Nick Faria (@Nick_Faria1720) August 17, 2025
He was wide open on a route that Adrian Martinez completely airmailed out of bounds. Receiver was there, the pass was not. #Jets
Arian Smith...WR2? pic.twitter.com/wLTiwhNkcY
— Glenn Naughton (@JNRadio_Glenn) August 17, 2025
Not a great look for Aaron Glenn
Jets head coach Aaron Glenn did not look good in this moment.
Ahead of halftime Glenn was interviewed. He was not happy and called his team "sloppy" in the first half. Turns out, Glenn's message did not work at halftime. Hopefully that's not a foreshadowing of things to come.
Aaron Glenn, Straight and to the point as he called the first half “sloppy.” #Jets
— Antwan V. Staley (@antwanstaley) August 17, 2025
🎥 via: @NYJets_Mediapic.twitter.com/lprPZfhjbh
This article originally appeared on Jets Wire: 5 takeaways from the Jets' 31-12 preseason loss to the Giants
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