Geno Smith improves efficiency with New York Jets

New York Jets quarterback Geno Smith has improved his efficiency through the first two games of the 2026 season, leading the team to a 1-1 record. After a difficult 2025 season where he led the league in interceptions, Smith has recorded zero giveaways in the first two weeks, marking the first time the Jets have achieved this feat in 55 years.

Smith is currently averaging a 70.8% completion rate, a significant increase from the team's 2024 high of 63.4%. Despite this efficiency, analysts have noted that Smith is averaging only 5.8 air yards per attempt, leading to calls for him to be more aggressive in the passing attack to better utilize the team's skill players.

Addressing his reputation for turnovers, Smith emphasized the importance of watching film rather than relying solely on statistics. He stated, “Interceptions can come in a number of ways; turnovers can happen in a number of ways. But the key thing is that we protect our team by protecting the football.”