EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — New York Jets rookie Malachi Corley by no means will overlook his first NFL carry. He’ll want that he may.
The extensive receiver, recognized in faculty for his potential for produce yards after the catch, received the ball on a jet sweep and scored on a 19-yard run — or so it appeared. The celebration was reduce brief as a result of it was dominated that he dropped the ball earlier than he crossed the purpose line.
It was an intentional drop; Corley thought he was ultimately zone. After a replay evaluate, it was dominated a fumble. The ball rolled out of the tip zone and was declared a touchback. When issues go dangerous, they actually go dangerous.
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— NFL (@NFL) November 1, 2024
As a substitute of a 7-0 lead, the Jets had to return on protection. For the file, it went within the books as an 18-yard rush for Corley.
The third-round choose from Western Kentucky, often known as the “YAC King” in faculty, has performed solely a handful of snaps this season. The Jets drafted him, partly, due to his potential to make performs with the ball in his palms. In fact, the trick is protecting it in your palms.
It took greater than two quarters, however the Jets lastly made a scoring play in opposition to the Texans, as quarterback Aaron Rodgers discovered extensive receiver Garrett Wilson for a 21-yard landing with 9:03 left within the third quarter, making it 7-7.
It was a second-and-12, and the Texans went after Rodgers with a blitz. For a change, the Jets dealt with it effectively. Wilson was a shallow crosser on security Jalen Pitre and made a superb, one-handed seize on the 15, then sprinted into the tip zone.
ONE-HANDED GARRETT WILSON TOUCHDOWN 🚨#HOUvsNYJ on @NFLonPrime pic.twitter.com/rvDWanuax5
— New York Jets (@nyjets) November 1, 2024
It was a terrific throw by Rodgers, who slipped into the tightest of home windows. It was a uncommon second of flawless execution by the Jets, who produced solely 61 whole yards within the first half.
