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The New York Jets are lastly again within the win column.
After dropping 5 consecutive video games, the Jets beat the Houston Texans 21-13 on Thursday as New York overcame a sluggish begin and scored all of its factors within the second half.
Quarterback Aaron Rodgers had one of many worst begins of the season, finishing seven of his 14 passes for simply 14 yards heading into halftime. He lastly received issues going within the second half, and his favourite goal was Garrett Wilson.
Wilson had 9 receptions for 90 yards and a pair of touchdowns, together with the most effective catches you may see this season:
Rodgers additionally discovered a reference to Davante Adams after a little bit of a sluggish begin to his time as a Jet. Adams had seven receptions for 91 yards and a landing, sealing the sport with a late rating within the fourth quarter.
Rodgers completed with 211 passing yards and a season-high three touchdowns, shaking off the sluggish begin to assist New York snap a dropping streak that was beginning to get ugly.
After the win, followers praised Wilson, Rodgers and the Jets for selecting up a win in opposition to one of many prime groups within the AFC.
Doug Clawson @doug_clawson
Aaron Rodgers concentrating on Wilson/Adams in 2nd half tonight:
10/11, 147 yds, 3 TD, 158.3 passer rtg
(4/4, 83 yds, 2 TD on third/4th down)#HOUvsNYJ
Swole Samurai @TonzMMA
I never doubted these two no matter what has happened so far.
Davante Adams Aaron Rodgers, what a dime #NotWashed #tnfonprime
17-4Szn @jpet82
Adams is still a filthy route runner
Seems like Downing has figured out his playbook
Jets might’ve been able to unlock their offense…
They should have 28 points tonight https://t.co/m6CPd43xbQ
The Jets nonetheless have an extended technique to go earlier than they’re thought-about to be playoff contenders, however a win on Thursday is a step in the correct course. Rodgers was lastly clicking along with his receivers and the protection got here up large in opposition to CJ Stroud and the Texans.
The query now could be whether or not New York can proceed constructing off the win.