What we learned from the New York Jets' Week 3 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers

What we learned from the New York Jets' Week 3 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

The New York Jets experienced a heartbreaker in Week 3, losing 29-27 to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

The defense couldn't prevent Bucs quarterback Baker Mayfield from stringing together a game-winning drive after the special teams unit scored an incredibly late touchdown.

With that, here's what we learned from the Jets' loss to the Buccaneers:

Tyrod Taylor is better suited to operate a pass-happy offense

Sep 21, 2025; Tampa, Florida, USA; New York Jets quarterback Tyrod Taylor (2) runs with the ball against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the fourth quarter at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

Veteran quarterback Tyrod Taylor earned the start in place of the injured Justin Fields. After Fields attempted 11 passes in Week 2, Taylor was 26-of-37 for 197 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception. The Jets had to go pass-happy due to trailing the Bucs 20-6 at halftime, with running backs Braelon Allen and Breece Hall combining for just 15 carries.

The Jets are playing hard for Aaron Glenn

TAMPA, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 21: New York Jets head coach Aaron Glenn looks on during a game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium on September 21, 2025 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)

Leading 26-20 with two minutes remaining, Bucs kicker Chase McLaughlin lined up for a 43-yard attempt to extend Tampa's lead to two scores. Will McDonald IV miraculously blocked the attempt and returned it for a touchdown and what appeared to be a heroic game-winning play. The Bucs ended up getting the ball back and hitting a game-winning field goal, but the block-and-score highlighted the Jets' never-give-up attitude, and how hard they're playing for Coach Glenn despite the 0-3 start.

Turnovers continue to plague the offense

Sep 21, 2025; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Jamel Dean (35) is congratulated by cornerback Zyon McCollum (27) and defensive tackle Vita Vea (50) after he returned an intercepted back for a touchdown against the New York Jets during the second quarter at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images

Taylor threw a pick-six touchdown to Bucs cornerback Jamel Dean. Taylor also lost a fumble. The Jets have committed one-or-more turnovers in every game this season. Their turnover differential of -4 is tied for second-worst in the NFL, and is largely responsible for the 0-3 start.

This article originally appeared on Jets Wire: What we learned from the New York Jets' Week 3 loss to the Buccaneers

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