Jets Predicted to Make Heisman Favorite Their New Franchise QB in Recent Mock Draft
- An 0-5 start to the 2025 NFL season currently has the New York Jets projected to have the first overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft
- The struggles of Justin Fields during this losing streak will likely have them looking at quarterbacks with that pick
- A recent mock draft predicted Oregon QB Dante Moore would be the player they select to eventually replace Fields
Five weeks into the 2025 NFL season, the New York Jets are the only team in the league who has yet to record a win.
There have been plenty of reasons for their struggles. They are extremely undisciplined, finding themselves among the most-penalized teams in the NFL.
Their defense hasn't performed particularly well. They are currently 31st in points allowed, giving up 31.4 points per game.
The offense's numbers look better as the team is currently 19th in points scored, but that ranking is somewhat fraudulent. 55 of their points have come in fourth quarters of games where the Jets had already fallen behind by at least two touchdowns.

Oregon quarterback Dante MooreMatthew O'Haren-Imagn Images
While it's going to take a lot to finally get the organization as a whole on track a recent mock draft has suggested a move that could go a long way toward at least fixing one of the team's problems.
In his latest mock draft, Athlon Sports' Luke Easterling predicted that the Jets would use the first overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft to select Oregon quarterback Dante Moore.
Moore's first season as the Ducks' starting QB couldn't be going much better.
The team is 5-0 and holds a road win over Penn State (which sounded a lot more impressive when it happened). Moore has thrown for 1210 yards and 14 touchdowns with just one interception while completing 74.6% of his passes.
His impressive performances and the team's success currently have him listed as the betting favorite to win the Heisman.
His play could potentially also see him become the first player off the board in April.
The Jets will certainly be looking for a QB they can be confident in when it comes time for them to make their first selection in the 2026 draft as Justin Fields simply hasn't proven that he's the guy.
However, the Jets are probably going to be stuck with Fields next season anyway as he carries $22 million in dead cap space if the Jets release him during the 2026 offseason.
That could make Moore a great fit for the Jets.
Moore will still only be 20 years old during the next NFL Draft and 21 at the start of the 2026 season. He also only played in nine games as a freshman and then threw eight passes as a sophomore.
That could mean whichever team drafts him will need to wait a little while before making Moore their starter. The lengthy struggles of the Jets could be a bit troublesome when it comes to that approach, but having a veteran QB they can't get rid of might make it a bit easier for them to be patient.
The Jets a rough history with drafting QBs, but they may find themselves hoping Moore can break the curse during the 2026 NFL Draft.
Bears CB Kyler Gordon Sends Clear Message on Playing vs. Commanders


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Bears cornerback Kyler Gordon.
Chicago Bears slot cornerback Kyler Gordon will make his 2025 season debut against the Washington Commanders on Monday Night Football in Week 6, with confirmation coming from the man himself following Tuesday’s practice.
“I will be playing,” Gordon told reporters after Tuesday’s practice, via Marquee Sports Network’s Nicholas Moreano. The 25-year-old had missed the first four games with a hamstring injury that he sustained in training camp, one that worsened in Week 1.
When asked if his status for Monday night’s game is confirmed and if he is completely recovered from his injury, Gordon added, “Yeah, no pump fakes. No pump fakes.”
Gordon’s return could help spark the Bears defense against quarterback Jayden Daniels and the Commanders offense. While their other cornerbacks have stepped up in his and Jaylon Johnson’s absences, Gordon is one of the NFL’s better nickel defenders, coming off a 2024 season in which he tallied a career-high 75 tackles and five pass deflections.
The Bears (2-2) will kick off against the Commanders (3-2) at 8:15 p.m. ET on Monday.
Will Bears Keep Gordon in the Slot vs. Commanders?
The Bears have missed Gordon. He is one of their most consistent defensive players and was one of the first players that new defensive coordinator Dennis Allen name-dropped in his introductory news conference in January after coach Ben Johnson hired him.
When he returns to play Monday night, though, will the Bears keep him in the slot?
After playing some outside corner as a rookie, Gordon moved into the nickel role full-time for the Bears in his second season and never looked back after hitting his stride. In the offseason, however, Allen indicated he would explore playing Gordon both on the perimeter or at the safety position, determined to take advantage of his versatility.
“Does he go outside and compete at outside corner?” Allen said about Gordon in April. “Does he compete some at safety? I’ve told him that he needs to be learning both of those spots. We’ll figure out where that second position is where he can go and compete. Hopefully, we can find some more playing time for him.”
On one hand, Gordon has thrived in the slot for the Bears, bringing consistency as both a pass defender and run defender. He also ranked 32nd out of more than 200 eligible cornerbacks as a run defender, according to Pro Football Focus’ grading metrics. The Bears could use that right about now to help fix their second-worst rushing defense.
With Johnson out for the foreseeable future and strong safety Jaquan Brisker sitting out Tuesday’s practice, though, moving Gordon is something the Bears may consider.
Multiple Bears Starters Still Sidelined With Injuries
On Gordon’s word, the Bears will have at least one starter back for their secondary for Monday night’s game against the Commanders, but there are a few other injuries and absences that could potentially pose problems for them heading into prime time.
According to The Chicago Tribune’s Sean Hammond, the Bears did not have Brisker, rookie tight end Colston Loveland, right tackle Darnell Wright, defensive tackle Grady Jarrett or placekicker Cairo Santos at Tuesday’s first practice of the week; however, he added that only included the portion of practice open to members of the media.
The Bears did not issue an injury report for the day and won’t until after Thursday’s practice, when they are first required to report practice participation for Week 6’s road game. Loveland, Jarrett and Wright all missed Week 4’s game with injuries, though, while Santos injured his quad in the third quarter of their win over Las Vegas.
As for Brisker, clarification about his absence — whether it is injury or something else — will have to wait until either the staff chooses to talk about it in the days ahead or the team releases its first injury report on Thursday afternoon.