Overview

• After Tampa Bay’s 29-27 victory, Mayfield called the win “personal,” saying Wilks “was the one that cut me in Carolina.”
• Speaking Friday, Wilks said interim coaches lack personnel authority and cited the Christian McCaffrey trade to illustrate his point.
• Wilks reiterated his 2022 stance that Mayfield asked out after learning he would not be the starter or backup, calling the move mutual.
• Mayfield led a seven-play, 48-yard drive in the final two minutes to set up Chase McLaughlin’s game-winning field goal, dropping the Jets to 0-3.
• Wilks emphasized finishing games on defense and said it starts with him, as the Jets prepare to face the Dolphins on Monday night.