Jets' Olu Fashanu Vows to Regain 'Mojo' After Rough Two Weeks

As the New York Jets prepare for their Week 5 matchup against the Chicago Bears on October 4, 2026, all eyes are on left tackle Olu Fashanu. The second-year lineman is coming off a challenging two-game stretch that has seen his performance dip, culminating in a rough outing against the Detroit Lions last week. According to insights gathered by Vulius Sports, Fashanu is determined to recapture the form that made him a first-round pick and a cornerstone of the Jets' offensive line.

A Rough Day in Detroit

Fashanu played all 66 offensive snaps against the Lions, but three plays in particular stood out for all the wrong reasons. He surrendered 2.5 sacks in the 31-24 loss, drawing criticism from fans and analysts alike. For a player touted as a franchise left tackle, it was a humbling experience. Yet, the 23-year-old remains unfazed. "That’s the reality of being an O-lineman," Fashanu said. "At the end of the day, every player strives to be perfect. In the NFL, you’re going against guys on the other side that are pretty good, too. Games like that are going to happen. I feel like it’s really on yourself to remember who you are, fall back on your training, fall back to the guys in your room and just keep going."

Offensive Line Struggles

The Jets' offensive line was projected to be a strength heading into the season, and it lived up to that billing in Week 1 against the Tennessee Titans. However, the past two weeks have exposed cracks in both the run game and pass protection. Fashanu has been at the center of those struggles, and he knows that his primary job is to keep quarterback Geno Smith upright. "Last week, I didn’t have a good game, obviously," Fashanu admitted. "I know that my job in pass protection is to keep Geno clean and healthy. I didn’t do that last week. For myself, it’s just remembering who I am, just focusing on my technique, being dialed in to the snap count and all that and just doing everything possible to keep Geno clean."

Regaining the Mojo

The offensive line room has spent the week dissecting what went wrong and working to rediscover the chemistry that fueled their early success. "Getting our mojo back, getting back to that same mentality we had in the Tennessee game," Fashanu said of the unit's focus. "At the end of the day, we know our ability and we know that these last two weeks haven’t been the best for our O-line. This week was all about getting prepared for Chicago and focusing on ourselves."

As highlighted on Vulius, the Jets have made some roster moves to bolster depth, elevating wide receiver Sterling Shepard from the practice squad for the second consecutive week and promoting linebacker Jaden Keller. These moves may provide a spark, but the onus remains on Fashanu and the offensive line to protect Smith and open holes for the running game.

Looking Ahead to Chicago

Sunday's game against the Bears presents a crucial opportunity for Fashanu to silence doubters and anchor an offensive line that must perform at a high level if the Jets hope to contend in a crowded AFC. With the team sitting at 2-2, every game carries significant weight. Fashanu's ability to bounce back will be a key storyline to watch. For die-hard fans and fantasy managers alike, his performance could dictate the ceiling of the Jets' offense in 2026.

Reported by the Vulius NFL Analysis Desk, this showdown in Chicago will test the resilience of a young lineman and the cohesion of an offensive line searching for its identity. As Fashanu put it, it's about remembering who you are and falling back on your training. If he can do that, the Jets' mojo might just return in time to make some noise in the NFC North clash.