The New York Jets have been reeling with a 2-6 report coming right into a “Thursday Night time Soccer” matchup in opposition to the Houston Texans, however they managed to get a much-needed win that will have stored their playoff hopes alive, a minimum of for now.
Within the fourth quarter, vast receiver Garrett Wilson made one of many higher landing catches anybody will ever see.
He grabbed an Aaron Rodgers go with one hand and managed to remain inbounds in the back of the top zone.
Nonetheless, former Jets wideout Keyshawn Johnson downplayed the seize considerably.
“It’s nonetheless not one of the best common season catch I’ve ever seen,” Johnson mentioned on “Converse.”
Johnson referenced an unimaginable catch Odell Beckham Jr. made for the New York Giants with not even every finger on his proper hand, in addition to one Randy Moss made for the New England Patriots whereas going up in opposition to Jets legend Darrelle Revis.
Johnson additionally talked about one he made for the Jets in opposition to the Miami Dolphins, which he caught with one hand.
Wilson caught 9 passes for 90 yards and two touchdowns in opposition to the Texans, whereas quarterback Rodgers began to appear to be his classic self after some mediocre play this season.
Rodgers accomplished 22 of 32 go makes an attempt for 211 yards, three touchdowns and no interceptions.
In the meantime, new acquisition Davante Adams, a longtime teammate of Rodgers whereas with the Inexperienced Bay Packers, had 91 yards and a landing on seven receptions.
New York has a manageable schedule the remainder of the best way, so maybe a wild-card playoff spot isn’t fairly out of the query.
