The New York Jets' hopes of making a late-season playoff push and potentially seeing the return of star quarterback Aaron Rodgers were dashed on Sunday as they suffered their fifth straight loss, falling 13-8 to the Atlanta Falcons at a rain-soaked MetLife Stadium. This defeat all but guarantees that the Jets will miss the playoffs for the 13th consecutive season.

Despite being mathematically alive in the playoff race, the Jets' lackluster performance on offense and their inability to find the end zone has been a recurring theme. In their last five games, they have failed to score a touchdown in three of them and have only managed to score a total of 10 offensive touchdowns in 12 games this season. Sunday's game was no exception, with the Jets going 2-for-15 on third down conversions and failing to score a touchdown in the red zone.

In an attempt to change the team's fortunes, Jets coach Robert Saleh made a quarterback change, benching Tim Boyle in favor of Trevor Siemian at the end of the third quarter. However, the move did not yield the desired results as Siemian fumbled the ball with 2:45 left in the game, effectively ending any realistic chance of a Jets comeback.

Saleh is uncertain about which quarterback will start next week against the Houston Texans, with Rodgers' potential return tied to the team's playoff hopes. However, it is unlikely that Rodgers will be ready to play by that time. The options for the Jets at quarterback are limited, with potentially going back to Zach Wilson, who was benched for Boyle two weeks ago, or giving Siemian his first opportunity.

On the defensive side of the ball, the Jets performed admirably, stifling the Falcons' offense for most of the game. However, they were unable to capitalize on a chance to win the game in the fourth quarter when Siemian fumbled and the Falcons recovered the ball at midfield.

The Jets' struggles on offense have been a major factor in their disappointing season. The lack of production in the red zone and their inability to convert on third downs have hindered their ability to put points on the board. The team's offensive woes were compounded by numerous penalties, including three false starts in the third quarter.

It is clear that the Jets' season has reached a point of no return, with their playoff hopes all but extinguished. The offense has been a major letdown, and questions are being raised about Saleh's decision-making, particularly in sticking with offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett. The frustration is palpable within the team, with defensive players and rising star receiver Garrett Wilson expressing their disappointment.

As the season winds down, the Jets find themselves in familiar territory, once again looking ahead to next year. The hope for a late-season surge and a playoff run has evaporated, leaving little to cheer about for the team and its fans.