{
  "id": 8092868,
  "title": "Jets' Frank Reich used a 5-tight end look he says no one has seen in the NFL for at least 20 years",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/jets-frank-reich-used-a-5-tight-end-look-he-says-no-one-has-seen-in",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-17T20:15:30.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/jets-frank-reich-used-5-201530109.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In a Sunday game, the New York Jets' offense showcased an unconventional play that had many observers questioning whether such a formation had been seen in the NFL in at least 20 years. The three tight ends, one running back, and one wide receiver lined up on one play to form a rarely used \"05 personnel\" package. This unprecedented move featured five tight ends on the field simultaneously, with tight end Andrew Beck taking on the role of the team's \"boss,\" confirming he is indeed a tight end. Quarterback Geno Smith and rookie tight end Kenyon Sadiq expressed enthusiasm about the creativity of head coach Frank Reich, who carefully selected a group of talented tight ends to add versatility and unpredictability to the Jets' offensive playbook. The unique formation not only entertained the spectators but also proved effective, as seen in Smith’s 7-yard touchdown run and Sadiq's 3-yard touchdown hustle, making it clear that a flexible approach to personnel groups can be a valuable asset in the competitive NFL landscape.",
  "summary": "Frank Reich added an eyebrow-raising wrinkle to the New York Jets' offense last Sunday that had even the most keen-eyed observers wondering if they were seeing things. There were, count ‘em, five tight ends lined up on one play in the third quarter of the Jets' 23-10 win at Tennessee. “I don’t think I’ve ever been on the field with five tight ends at one time,” said a smiling quarterback Geno…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Jets’ Frank Reich used a 5-tight end look he says no one has seen in the NFL for at least 20 years",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/jets-frank-reich-used-a-5-tight-end-look-he-says-no-one-has-seen-in-8095248",
        "published": "2026-09-17T20:17:21.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}