One thing that the New York Jets particularly struggled with during their first preseason game was the amount of penalties going against them. The Jets led the league last year in penalties with 124 total calls, including 31 false start calls on the offensive line. The Jets truly need to improve upon their penalties in order to improve this season, but did not seem to make much ground after their showcase against the Commanders.

The Jets had six penalties against the commanders, five of which came on offense as the Jets had two false starts, two holds, and one ineligible pass downfield. Obviously, it is very early and the kinks still need to be worked out, but it is certainly an area of concern for the New York Jets heading into this season.