Jets' grades
DeAndre Hopkins #10 of the Houston Texans catches a touchdown pass against Darrelle Revis #24 of the New York Jets in the second quarter of a game on Nov. 22, 2015 at NRG Stadium in Houston. Credit: Getty Images / Bob Levey
OFFENSE
C-The Jets couldn't find the end zone until the second half and their late-game efforts were too little too late. Ryan Fitzpatrick (19 of 39, 216 yards, one TD and 52.9 percent passer rating) had his worst performance of the season, against his former team. He helped mount the Jets' fourth-quarter comeback with a 6-yard rushing TD with 4:20 to go, but he was picked off twice in the final 2:53. Brandon Marshall (five catches, 47 yards) provided the other TD, but had an otherwise quiet day. So did Eric Decker (four catches, 81 yards) and running back Chris Ivory (eight carries, 36 yards). One of few bright spots was Bilal Powell, who caught five passes for 67 yards (including a 25-yarder) and rushed four times for 22 yards in his first game since Oct. 18.
DEFENSE
DT.J. Yates and a heavy dose of Wildcat was just too much for Todd Bowles' defense. DeAndre Hopkins (five catches for 118 yards and two TDs) made several trips to Revis Island and made the Jets' shutdown corner look like a mere mortal. The unit also was caught sleeping on several trick plays. Even Houston owner Bob McNair was impressed: "It really made a difference and caught them off guard. I thought the coaching staff did a great job." Bright spots: second-year safety Calvin Pryor made his presence felt and cornerback Marcus Williams had the lone Jets sack.
SPECIAL TEAMS
C The Jets are still waiting for a breakout moment in the return game. Cornerback Antonio Cromartie had a 39-yard kickoff return, while Jeremy Kerley averaged just 7.8 yards on his five punt returns. Ryan Quigley had three punts inside the 20. New kicker Randy Bullock connected on his 40-yard field goal attempt.
COACHING
C-The Jets look lost, and that falls on the coaching staff. After a 4-1 start, Bowles' team is regressing -- due to mounting injuries, a lack of execution and the inability to close out games. After losing four of five games, the Jets are what they are: a .500 team.
