After a scoreless first half, Jets receiver Garrett Wilson gave Untouched York a second-half jolt on Halloween night with two one-handed landing catches, the second possibly serving as the the era to put the Jets ahead to stay in early. the fourth quarter.
The Texans received 106 rushing yards from running back Joe Mixon, but struggled otherwise, as CJ Stroud was sacked eight times and Ka’imi Fairbairn ignored two rushing targets.
Here are the most notable things to understand from Thursday night for both teams:
The Jets emerged from their “moment of darkness” for a season-saving victory that included plenty of weirdness, just what you’d expect on Halloween.
They overcame their worst plays of the era (Malachi Corley’s fumble for a touchback) and continued their easiest plays (Wilson’s acrobatic fourth-quarter landing), sparking a brave, if no longer inventive, victory over the Texans. .
The Jets snapped their five-game losing streak, giving Professor Jeff Ulbrich his first win after three losses. They were determined. It was so gloomy after last Sunday’s loss to the Untouchable England Patriots that Ulbrich removed the “darkness” quote. His team, battling several injuries in the game, showed great pivoting to come back from deficits of seven and three points, something that was missing.
They also confirmed resilience. The first half was so ugly (69 yards total) that disgruntled fans, some with luggage over their heads, shouted, “Sell the team!” – directed at owner Woody Johnson, who shook up the franchise by firing Robert Saleh after five games.
If the Jets turn their season around, Wilson’s landing would be the decisive level: a jump-start, one-handed, behind-the-end-zone play that was once one of the easiest catches of the season. Wilson, bouncing back from a no-privilege contest two weeks ago, scored two touchdowns to control the run on a night in which they were able to overcome a series of mistakes.
Fundamental games: The franchise that gave us Butt Fumble (and other alternate bugs over time) provided another future of indignity. Corley scored a clear touchdown on a quick sweep from 19 yards out, but saved the ball before crossing the scoring line and exiting the point zone for a touchback, an unforgivable mistake in a then scoreless contest in the second. a quarter It was the first climb of his career and could have been his first landing. You’ll guess the games could appear in notable movies in 2024.
QB Breakdown: Perhaps Aaron Rodgers’ cayenne pepper and H2O concoction requires a one-minute appointment to take effect. Later, in a horrible first half (he matched his career low with 32 passing yards), Rodgers came alive and threw touchdowns in the second half, hooking up with eternal good friend Davante Adams for the game’s defining goal: the game’s first TD. Adams as a Jet. Rodgers (22 of 32, 211 yards) had some old man moments, of course, but he made enough winning plays.
Promising pattern: The front four brought warmth, as the Jets sacked CJ Stroud eight times. Defensive back Micheal Clemons and linebacker Jamien Sherwood led the way with two each, but it was Quinnen Williams (one sack, seven pressures) and Haason Reddick (six pressures) who generated the most heat.
Worrying pattern: What’s going on with Sauce Gardner? The All-Pro cornerback hasn’t been himself this season, and this was the untouched representation of a pro player struggling to find his mojo. On three consecutive plays in the second quarter, he ignored a play, allowed a 32-yard completion and committed a conservative penalty. It was his fifth penalty, equaling his total in 2023. He added a sixth later in the final quarter. Like a group of avid players on the team, Gardner has not performed as high as expected. — The luxurious Cimini
After the contest: at Arizona Cardinals (4:25 p.m. ET, Sunday, Nov. 10)
The Texans’ loss was reminiscent of their previous two losses, as they were plagued by offensive woes. Of their losses, they are averaging 14 points and the goal is for Stroud to be under consistent momentum.
The Jets sacked Stroud a career-high eight times, overshadowing a speedy attack that totaled 187 yards. The Texans’ offensive struggles kept the Jets alive, and they didn’t make a landing until the start of the third quarter. But Rodgers ultimately threw three touchdown passes in the second half, holding the Texans’ offense to a measly six points.
The Texans are earning a high score of 22.3 points based on the contest, allowing the teams to hang out. On Thursday it cost them a contest that they entered with a lot of momentum.
Worrying pattern: The injuries to the Texans’ starters are piling up. In this unloved contest, Houston lost left attack Laremy Tunsil (ankle), defensive back Will Anderson Jr. (ankle) and left defenseman Kenyon Green (shoulder) during game sessions. Even Stroud took a hit. Tunsil, Stroud and Anderson someday returned to the game, but Green did not. The Texans were already without their wide receiver duo Nico Collins (hamstring) and Stefon Diggs (knee) along with linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair (knee) and defensive back Jimmie Ward (groin).
Fundamental games: Cornerback Derek Stingley Jr. was flagged for a questionable illegal touch on the fourth down early in the fourth quarter, nullifying an incompletion by Rodgers that could have turned into the ball for Houston on downs. A few plays later, Rodgers threw a landing pass that Wilson caught with one hand to put the Jets up 14-10.
Silver lining: The Texans get a mini break to recover for their Season 10 bout against the 6-1 Lions. It will be a tough matchup, but at least the Texans get into shape with the possible return of Collins, Al-Shaair and Ward.
Sudden maximum efficiency: Tank Dell finished with six receptions for 126 yards. This was his first 100-yard contest since Season 11 in 2023. Dell’s performance was needed with wide receivers Collins and Diggs out. But the Texans couldn’t turn that into more things. — DJ Bien-Aime
After the contest: vs. Detroit Lions (8:20 p.m. ET, Sunday, Nov. 10)
