During the 2024 season, the New York Jets scored over 30 points just twice, both in the final month.

It took this season’s unit just a single game to reach that mark.

New York may have fallen to the Pittsburgh Steelers by a 34-32 final on Sunday, but the improvements made on the offensive end have given the organization hope for the first time in years.

Whether it was their over 180 yards on the ground, or Justin Fields recording almost 300 yards of total offense on his own as the team’s starting quarterback, the Jets seemingly have turned a corner for their unit.

Better yet, New York Jets players couldn’t be happier.

Garrett Wilson shares offense’s secret sauce

Head coach Aaron Glenn spoke on Monday, detailing his idea that moral victories in the NFL do not exist. New York’s loss on Sunday doesn’t look any different in the standings just because the offense looked good.

Still, it’s easy to see why players on the New York Jets roster are more upbeat than ever despite the Week 1 defeat.

They see the offense producing at a clip once thought impossible. With stars such as Garrett Wilson believing they can reach further heights moving forward, one can’t help but notice a pep in their step (and excitement in their voice).

“I think we did a great job in starting fast,” Wilson said. “It’s encouraging. As offensive players, we always want to go out and put up points. Now, it’s just about finding a way to win.”

The Jets’ offense looks as good as it has in years, primarily due to Fields’ play. The former first-round quarterback out of Ohio State has improved as a pocket passer with the Jets.

He’s made those improvements while still representing arguably the most athletic quarterback rushing weapon in the league (this side of Baltimore Ravens’ superstar Lamar Jackson).

So long as Fields is able to use his athleticism to create opportunities for his receivers, the unit will never be out of a play, and the team will never be out of a game.

“It’s like a second-play type of deal,” Tyler Johnson told Jets X about Fields. “It’s just another opportunity to make an explosive play.”

The team mindset

Mindset is also a big part of the team’s success in 2025. With Fields’ addition, the Jets have become a run-first offense, focused on owning the line of scrimmage. New York’s dominant showing against Pittsburgh only enhanced that thought process.

It wasn’t just the offensive line that blocked well, either. New York’s receivers did a great job of opening lanes for all of the Jets’ runs. That, much like their run-first philosophy, was something they had pushed when they first walked onto the practice field.

“It adds value,” Johnson said. “You can show not only [that] you can block but [also that you] want to block. It just ignites the team a lot better, too.”

The New York Jets haven’t had the kind of success on offense enjoyed on opening day in a very long time. If they can find consistency based on their success, they might be in line for a much better year than initially thought.

If Garrett Wilson’s enthusiasm for his offense’s hot start repeats in Week 2 against the Buffalo Bills, it may be time to double down on Tanner Engstrand’s NFL coaching future.

Reporting from the Atlantic Health Jets Training Center in Florham Park, NJ.