Heroes, zeros from Jets’ loss to Chiefs: Dalvin Cook a non-factor

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Hero, zeros and full blitz from the Jets’ 23-20 loss to the Chiefs on Sunday night.

Hero

Former Rutgers running back Isiah Pacheco burned the Jets for 115 rushing yards, including a 48-yard scoring scamper in the first quarter.

Kansas City’s Isiah Pacheco runs the ball during the first quarter Sunday as the Jets’ D.J. Reed gives chase.N.Y. Post: Charles Wenzelberg

Zero

Veteran running back Dalvin Cook remains mostly invisible, finishing with 16 yards on five carries. He has totaled 74 rushing yards through four appearances.

Unsung Hero

Backup defensive end Bryce Huff drew the facemask penalty in the end zone that resulted in a safety for the Jets early in the second quarter.

Key Stat

Zach Wilson finished with 28 completions, his NFL career-high, on 39 attempts for 245 yards with two touchdowns and one fumble.

Zach Wilson runs the ball in on a two-point conversion to tie the game at 20-20 in the third quarter on Sunday night at MetLife Stadium.N.Y. Post: Charles Wenzelberg

Quote of the Day

“It’s on me. Critical situation. I can’t have a play like that. I cannot drop the ball. This team is sacrificing a lot. Guys are making plays. … To be driving right there and to drop a snap, I cannot do that. I lost us that game and I cannot do that.” — Zach Wilson on his fumble in the fourth quarter

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