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After allowing 54 points to middling New England, Jets' defense faces high-powered Bengals

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - OCTOBER 24: Joe Burrow #9 of the Cincinnati Bengals and Ja'Marr Chase #1 celebrate a touchdown during the second half in the game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium on October 24, 2021 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images) Credit: Getty Images/Rob Carr

The Jets were embarrassed a week ago in New England when they allowed 54 points to an offense that isn’t high-powered by any stretch. It led to brutally honest conversations in meetings between the coaches and players, soul- searching and promises that it would never happen again.

Now it’s put up or shut up time.