All is not lost, New York Jets fans.
Robert Saleh's team still claimed a 22-16 overtime victory Monday against the reigning AFC champs, the Buffalo Bills, despite Aaron Rodgers suffering what looks to be a devastating Achilles injury.
While the pangs of inevitability likely washed over Gang Green upon Rodgers getting placed on the medical cart before being ruled out of the contest after only four snaps, the disappointing debut developed into something promising.
The pomp and circumstance quickly gave way to the nuts and bolts of what can make the Jets successful this season, even without a future Hall of Fame quarterback behind center.