New York Jets supporters have directed their ire at linebacker Quincy Williams after his theatrical arrival for Sunday's clash with the Miami Dolphins, which ended in a heavy defeat for the struggling franchise.
A Villainous Entrance in Gotham City
Williams arrived at MetLife Stadium in full 'joker mode', his face painted like the iconic Batman villain. The gesture was a nod to the team's special 'Gotham City' uniforms, a darker shade of green than their usual kit, which they wore for the game. The Jets' official social media account posted the video with the caption 'Welcome to Gotham City'.
However, with the Jets entering the contest with a dismal 3-9 record, many fans were in no mood for flamboyant displays. The mood soured further as the Dolphins inflicted a nightmare first quarter, racing into a commanding lead.
Dolphins Dominate as Jets' Crisis Deepens
The Miami offence was ruthless from the outset. Jaylen Waddle, De'Von Achane, and Jaylen Wright each scored touchdowns in the first quarter, leaving the Jets shell-shocked. To compound a disastrous start, quarterback Tyrod Taylor was listed as questionable to return with a groin issue.
With recently benched QB Justin Fields already ruled out injured, third-choice signal-caller Brady Cook—an undrafted rookie—was forced into action. A sliver of hope came via Isaiah Williams's 87-yard punt return touchdown late in the first quarter, but it did little to shift the momentum.
Fan Backlash and Tentative Signs of Hope
On social media, Jets fans were scathing about Williams's pre-game antics. One supporter quipped, 'I just woke up. Is today Halloween?!', while another bluntly instructed, 'Just make your tackles today.' A third summed up the prevailing sentiment: 'This would be so awesome if we were a decent team.'
Williams, the brother of former Jets star Quinnen Williams—who was recently traded to the Dallas Cowboys—found himself at the centre of the storm. Despite the rocky season and this latest loss, there are faint signs of progress under head coach Aaron Glenn, with the team's three wins this season all coming in their last five outings.
The Dolphins, meanwhile, arrived in New Jersey with momentum, having secured three straight wins including a 30-13 triumph over the Buffalo Bills, and their dominant performance will ease pressure on coach Mike McDaniel.
