The New York Jets' effort to boost team morale by bringing Instagram model Hannah C. Palmer to MetLife Stadium for their game against the Raiders fell short, as the team suffered another loss.
Palmer had access to the locker room in an attempt to inspire the players, but her presence did not translate into a change in fortune on the field. The Jets lost to the Raiders, with Kirk Cousins throwing three touchdown passes against them. This marks another defeat for a franchise that has not achieved a winning record since 2015. With their current standing at 2-6, a .500 season is unlikely.
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