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Jets' grades: More classroom work needed

Ryan Fitzpatrick (17-for-28, 193 yards passing) is downright maddening. At times, he displays toughness and competitive fire (the 14-yard scramble and lateral pass to Bilal Powell for a 22-yard gain in the first quarter), as well as razor-sharp precision (his lone touchdown, an 18-yarder to rookie Jalin Marshall with 5:42 left). But far too often, Fitzpatrick’s throws are wild and his decision making is beyond poor. With his two picks Sunday, he leads the NFL with 13 interceptions. Asked about his first pick, which was thrown right at 6-6, 335-pound Jordan Phillips, Fitzpatrick said: “They dropped a defensive tackle I didn’t see.