Robert Saleh has had easier weeks.

This is the life of an NFL head coach: Crisis management is the first thing you must master.

Saleh didn’t score a touchdown, complete a pass or make a tackle in the Jets’ 31-10 win over the Bears on Sunday at MetLife Stadium. But he masterfully set the table for the critical win that moved the Jets to 7-4 and allowed them to remain in contention in the AFC East.

For years, we’ve watched weeks like this past week go sideways on the Jets. Saleh navigated some tricky waters and kept the season afloat — and now the Jets are sailing ahead with some momentum.