Rory McIlroy’s Masters dominance trolls struggling NFL franchise

TL;DR

Rory McIlroy won his second consecutive Masters title in 2026, while the New York Jets faced online criticism due to a viral stat highlighting their struggles. The juxtaposition of McIlroy's success and the Jets' performance has led to social media trolling.

The 2026 Masters dominance of Rory McIlroy resulted in another title, but an NFL team is catching flak due to a viral stat after his Augusta win.

McIlroy captured his second green jacket at the first major of the season Sunday. However, the 36-year-old golf phenom is raising more eyebrows in the NFL world as an AFC East teams draws online criticism.

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The New York Jets are no stranger to being trolled on social media due to the team’s many struggles on the field. The online jokes are writing themselves though after McIlroy won his second straight Masters title at Augusta National.

Rory McIlroy has won two Masters since the Jets have had their last interception pic.twitter.com/GxiFhOh5U9

— Sleeper (@SleeperHQ) April 13, 2026

Several accounts pointed out that McIlroy possesses more Masters wins than the Jets have interceptions during the same span.

McIlroy’s Masters dominance trolls NFL team

Meanwhile, New York is coming off a brutal 3-14 season in 2025. That poor finish resulted in the franchise earning the number two overall pick in this month’s NFL Draft.

To make matters worse, the Jets are in a division with consistent powerhouses like the Buffalo Bills and New England Patriots.

McIlroy’s success continues to rise to new heights as his game develops, though. The Northern Irishman holds six major titles, which inches him closer to legends like Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods.

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The amazing thing about McIlroy’s recent uptick in major wins is that he went over a decade between championships. The 2014 Open Championship was the last major title McIlroy secured before his back-to-back Masters wins in 2025 and 2026.

Meanwhile, the Jets are holding onto hope that the 2026 NFL Draft will spark a change in the franchise. However, New York now owns the longest playoff drought in North American sports after missing the postseason in 15 straight seasons.

McIlroy’s success is on a polar opposite level at this stage after his latest Augusta feat. He’s now a clear favorite heading into the PGA Championship in May, as well as the other majors in 2026.

Q&A

How many Masters titles has Rory McIlroy won as of 2026?

As of 2026, Rory McIlroy has won two Masters titles.

What viral stat is causing criticism for the New York Jets after McIlroy's win?

The viral stat highlights that Rory McIlroy has won two Masters since the Jets last had an interception.

Why are the New York Jets being trolled on social media?

The Jets are being trolled due to their ongoing struggles on the field, especially in contrast to McIlroy's recent success.