Overview
- Jefferson posted on Instagram that he needs to return to 'Year 3 Jets,' referencing his 2022 Offensive Player of the Year season.
- He is averaging a career-low 76.2 receiving yards per game, with four starts alongside J.J. McCarthy yielding about 4.25 catches and 52.3 yards per game.
- Against the Ravens he caught 4 of 12 targets for 37 yards, with two passes to him intercepted and no pursuit on the returns that he later framed as competitive frustration.
- Jefferson publicly defended McCarthy as 'a great quarterback' and said he is focused on getting back to work and recapturing his aggressive mindset.
- Head coach Kevin O’Connell said he has no concerns about Jefferson, pointing to competitive fire as the offense works through penalties and missed connections.