PFF's five-worst grades for players on the Jets offense against the Giants can be found below (minimum 10 snaps played): PFF grade: 45.2. PFF grade: 43.8. PFF grade: 41.9. PFF grade: 40.7. PFF grade: 29.9.

Offensive woes have held the Jets back for years, dating back to Mark Sanchez’s four-year tenure as New York’s starting quarterback from 2009-12. The Jets have tried first-round picks (the less said about Zach Wilson, the better), veteran journeymen, and even got a relatively strong season from Aaron Rodgers last year.

Carter was flattened by a chip block from Jets tight end Stone Smartt in the second quarter, and as he got back up to his knees, right tackle Chukwuma Okorafor put Carter right back on his behind. The Giants rookie fired off a spicy tweet in response to the official NFL account’s tweet featuring a video of the moment.

Here is the stock report for the New York Jets following Saturday's 31-12 preseason loss at the New York Giants.

Beaux Collins had an 80-yard catch that led to a touchdown on the Giants' first possession. Dalen Cambre had 45 yards on two receptions. Jordan Bly was on the other end of a 41-yard Tommy DeVito strike in the fourth quarter.

Despite a strong preseason opening performance, former Nebraska quarterback Adrian Martinez struggled in his second showcase for the 2025 preseason.

Rookie pass-rusher Abdul Carter just pushed his Giants into the lead. The Giants, who drafted the Penn State star No. 3 overall this year, registered a 31-12 preseason win over the city-rival Jets this weekend … but the Jets get to boast about one highlight.

The New York Giants play the New York Jets in 2025 NFL preseason action, Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025, at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J.

Justin Fields and the New York Jets' passing offense struggled against the Giants. Fields, who signed a two-year, $40 million deal to replace Aaron Rodgers, completed just one of five passes for 4 yards in the Jets' 31-12 preseason loss Saturday night.

Aaron Glenn was heading into halftime when he stopped to do a quick interview about the half. During this 30-second interaction, he voiced his displeasure with the team ( h/t NYJets_Media on X ). “Sloppy. Sloppy, and we gotta get better,” Glenn said.