Mitchell has Served Notice That NFL Defenses Ignore Him at Their Peril.

The banjo player at the county fair is usually a big hit with the crowd. But New York Jets special teams coach Chris Banjo isn’t going to be hearing any cheers this week after his unit’s bad performance in Sunday’s overtime loss to the Green Bay Packers.

The New York Jets lost 20-17 in overtime to the Green Bay Packers and missed a chance to start the season 2-0 for the first time since 2015.

The Jets will also be without veteran safety Minkah Fitzpatrick and running back/returner Kene Nwangwu against Green Bay. The only good news for the Jets is that cornerback D’Angelo Ponds, a second-round draft choice, will make his Jets debut on Sunday. He will likely see limited action as a slot receiver shadow.

Detroit Lions will face their former defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn at Ford Field.

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The New York Jets had everything you’d want – a dominant defense, a good passing game, a fired-up home crowd and a fourth quarter lead. But in the end, they didn’t have the one thing that counts – a win.

The New York Jets were originally founded in 1959 as a member of the American Football League. Initially called the Titans of New York, the franchise changed its name in 1963 and relocated to Shea Stadium after its completion in 1964.

The New York Jets almost treated their fans to a win over the Green Bay Packers in their home opener. They would have been 2-0 for the first time since 2015, but in true Jets fashion, they found a way to lose the game.