Frank Reich ‘so impressed’ with Geno

Wilson said he loves it in New York. He then immediately added, “Do I love it more than I love winning? Nah, to be completely honest, but I’m hopeful.” It’s hard to blame Wilson. The Jets are 24-51 since drafting Wilson and he has routinely caught passes from some of the league’s worst quarterbacks. The offense has been better under Geno Smith this year, but the team is still struggling to win games. Wilson could likely force his way out of New York if he wanted to, but it sounds like he’s content to go down with the ship again this year.

Smith posted another impressive box score and was almost perfect in this game, but his few mistakes were extremely impactful. The first was a red zone interception where Dolphins safety Michael Taaffe simply read Smith like a book and jumped the throw for an easy interception. The second catastrophic blunder was a 12-yard sack at the goal line that forced the Jets to settle for a field goal. Smith simply stared down Chop Robinson as the EDGE rusher ran straight at him for an easy sack. Smith isn’t at risk of losing his job anytime soon, but he needs to get back on track against the Raiders next week before taking on the Chiefs and Bills in the following weeks. Smith will be a mid-range QB2 for Week 8.

The Dolphins shut down Wilson, opting to let Omar Cooper Jr. and Mason Taylor beat them through the air. The duo combined for 177 yards and three touchdowns while Wilson was stuck with decoy duties. Wilson was spotted screaming at Geno Smith in the fourth quarter after Smith took a back-breaking sack on third down at the goal line. Wilson downplayed the altercation after the game, saying he was “collaborating” and then noting that he wasn’t even talking to Geno. He was. With several young players taking on larger roles in the Jets’ offense, Wilson’s role as the team’s unquestioned WR1 on the team has taken a hit. Still, he should at least stay in the fantasy WR2 mix for his Week 8 date with the Raiders.

Wilson’s second quietest effort of the season came as he dealt with Christian Gonzalez’s stingy coverage and first-round rookie teammate Omar Cooper Jr. returning from his ankle injury. With Adonai Mitchell (finger) likely — hopefully — soon returning from his marathon absence, Wilson is set to have a lot more target competition in the Jets’ receiver corps, but those extra bodies should also create more space for the Jets’ No. 1. Wilson remains a high-end WR2 heading into next week’s plus matchup with the Dolphins.

Smith was missing Adonai Mitchell for the fourth consecutive contest, but he found returning rookie first-rounder Omar Cooper Jr. for a sizzling 6/103/1 on seven targets. That was a necessary development with Garrett Wilson being limited to 4/44 as he was hounded by Christian Gonzalez. The 252 yards were Smith’s second most of the season, though his first interception of 2026 was a dreadful, costly mistake in the fourth quarter. He threw it in Keyon Sadiq’s direction, but Charles Woods ran the rookie tight end’s route for him. Disappointing, though we now have six games of evidence that Smith isn’t the bottom-three QB he appeared to be amidst the Raiders’ 2025 fiasco. Things could also get better if Mitchell soon returns and forms a legit trio with Wilson and Cooper. Smith won’t rise above mid-range QB2 status even for premium matchups, but he does have a primo Week 7 spot in the Dolphins.

The 100-yard effort was Wilson’s second in three weeks. It was no easy feat on a rainy afternoon in Jersey where Geno Smith completed only 17 passes. Wilson’s score was a 32-yarder where he spun out of a tackle for a catch-and-run house call. In addition to the 100-yard efforts, Wilson now has a score in three of his past four appearances. It’s like Wilson’s lost 2025 never happened, which is exactly what the Jets and fantasy managers were hoping for. A weekly fixture in the low-end WR1 ranks, Wilson has a Week 6 date with the Patriots.

Smith “added” five carries for seven yards. He also lost a fumble. Coming off a generationally bad Week 4 clunker against the Bears, Smith was hardly outstanding in rainy MetLife Stadium conditions, though he was superior to Deshaun Watson. Not that you would have noticed in real time. Smith fumbled “just” once compared to Watson’s four, also taking “only” four sacks to Watson’s staggering eight. Like Watson, Smith also lost a key pass catcher to a concussion, with Kenyon Sadiq going down in the third quarter. Both before and after Sadiq’s injury, the Jets mostly rode the run, with Braelon Allen turning his 24 carries into a strong 116 yards. Smith has predictably faded a bit after his relatively “hot start,” while he now has a tough Week 6 road test in the reviving Patriots. Smith’s decent weapons — which will hopefully include Adonai Mitchell next week — keep him in the QB2 mix, but only as a low-end option.

The Jets had the ball for a mere 17 minutes, as the Tyson Bagent-led Chicago offense dominated time of possession from start to finish. Smith, who had a combined 58 pass attempts over his past two outings, struggled against consistent pressure from the Bears front seven. His only highlight of the day came on a 58-yard touchdown strikes to Isaiah Williams in the fourth quarter. Smith should be a superflex option next week against the Browns. The return of Adonai Mitchell (finger) would boost Smith’s ceiling.

No one on the Jets offense got home for fantasy purposes as the Bears held on to the ball for several long drives in the second half. The Jets possessed the ball for just 17 minutes on the day. Wilson’s four targets led the New York offense, as Geno Smith was limited to a mere 15 pass attempts. Wilson continues to dominate air yards and targets in the Jets offense and should remain in all lineups next week against Cleveland.