The Cardinals are not considered a top-level defense, but they shut down the Jets’ alleged vaunted offense that thought they found themselves in their Thursday night win over the Texans. Arizona came into the game ranked 19th in total defense and 24th in passing defense. The Jets made the Cardinals look like they’re top 5.

Entering the week, Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers praised Baker on ESPN, calling him “a total game-wrecker.” He saw that first-hand on Sunday. Baker finished with nine tackles, including three tackles for loss. In the fourth quarter, he added a sack of Rodgers for good measure.

The New York Jets had good vibes after beating Houston, 10 days to rest and an opportunity to take hold of the No. 8 spot in the AFC playoff race. The Jets squandered all of it in the desert, as the Arizona Cardinals embarrassed them,