Updated 15 Nov 2026.
Geno Smith left the Jets' Week 10 game with an ankle injury and rookie Cade Klubnik took over. Smith's season totals show what New York loses.
The Jets have lost quarterback Geno Smith to an ankle injury against the Bills in Week 10, and rookie Cade Klubnik has made his NFL debut in his place. It is the second time Smith has been replaced in the game, after he left once already following a concussion evaluation.
Smith has been the one dependable part of an offense that ranks 21st in the NFL in total yards, and he is 10th among quarterbacks in passing yards, with 2,078 through nine games. With the Jets 2-7 and third in the AFC East, the season now rests on a rookie taken 110th overall.
What the Jets lose in Smith
Smith has completed 183 of 271 passes for 2,078 yards, 12 touchdowns and three interceptions, a 67.5% completion rate that is seventh among quarterbacks. He averages 231 passing yards a game, which is where the whole offense sits: the Jets are 21st in the league in passing and 21st in total yards, at 336 a game.
He was also steady. In his last nine starts before Week 10 he threw for 250 or more yards four times, topped out at 321 against the Lions, and gave up only three interceptions all season. The sacks are the weak point: he was taken five times at Kansas City, five against Detroit and four apiece against Green Bay and Cleveland, and the line has not protected whoever is behind it.
The Jets are scoring 20 points a game, 25th in the NFL, and giving up 25, 22nd. A quarterback who keeps the offense level has been the only thing holding the margin together.
Geno Smith, game by game
Passing, Weeks 5 to 9
| Game | Result | Comp/Att | Yards | TD | INT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 9 at Chiefs | L 12-35 | 18/32 | 165 | 0 | 0 |
| Week 8 vs Raiders | L 33-38 | 20/32 | 290 | 2 | 1 |
| Week 7 vs Dolphins | L 25-28 | 23/30 | 287 | 3 | 1 |
| Week 6 at Patriots | L 19-26 | 20/30 | 252 | 1 | 1 |
| Week 5 vs Browns | W 17-12 | 17/30 | 182 | 1 | 0 |
A rookie takes over a team on a slide
Klubnik was the 110th overall pick in the 2026 draft out of Clemson, and he arrives with the Jets in the middle of a long run of losses. They are 2-7 going into Week 10, with wins over the Titans in Week 1 and the Browns in Week 5 and seven defeats in between and since. The last three before the Bills were by 5, 3 and 23 points.
Garrett Wilson leads the receiving group at 70 yards a game, 13th among wide receivers, and Braelon Allen gives the Jets 64 rushing yards a game, 9th among running backs. Both will matter more now. Tight end Kenyon Sadiq is at 24 yards a game, 25th at his position.
The defense will not be able to carry a first-time starter. It allows 340 yards a game, 12th in the NFL, but 25 points, 22nd, so games have tended to open up.
Who the Jets lean on
Per game, after nine games
| Player | Position | Per game | League rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geno Smith | QB | 223 passing yards | 9th among QBs |
| Braelon Allen | RB | 64 rushing yards | 9th among RBs |
| Garrett Wilson | WR | 70 receiving yards | 13th among WRs |
| Kenyon Sadiq | TE | 24 receiving yards | 25th among TEs |
The games ahead
The Bills were the opponent, and they arrived as the AFC's top seed at 7-1 with the league's best offense, 400 yards and 32 points a game. The Jets, meanwhile, hold the AFC's No. 12 seed and are 0-2 inside the division.
Next up is a Week 11 trip to the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium, Sunday at 4:05 PM ET.
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Questions
Is Geno Smith injured?
Yes, the Jets quarterback was ruled out with an ankle injury in Week 10 against the Bills, after earlier being replaced following a concussion evaluation. Rookie Cade Klubnik took over and made his NFL debut.
Who replaced Geno Smith for the Jets?
Rookie quarterback Cade Klubnik replaced Smith against the Bills in Week 10. The Jets took Klubnik 110th overall in the 2026 draft out of Clemson, and it was his NFL debut.
How many passing yards does Geno Smith have this season?
Smith has 2,078 passing yards through nine games, 10th among quarterbacks, with 12 touchdowns and three interceptions. He completes 67.5% of his passes and averages about 231 yards a game.
What is the Jets' record in 2026?
The Jets are 2-7, third in the AFC East and holding the AFC's No. 12 seed. They have wins over the Titans and Browns and are scoring 20 points a game.
Who do the Jets play next?
The Jets play the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 11 at SoFi Stadium on Sunday at 4:05 PM ET. They enter that game after a 31-12 home loss to the Bills.