EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — New York Jets rookie Malachi Corley will never forget his first NFL carry, though he might wish he could. Known for his skill in gaining yards after the catch during his college career, Corley received the ball on a jet sweep and appeared to score on a 19-yard run. However, his celebration was cut short when officials ruled he had dropped the ball before crossing the goal line.
Corley’s drop was unintentional; he believed he was already in the end zone. After a review, the play was classified as a fumble, resulting in the ball rolling out of the end zone and being declared a touchback. When things go wrong, they often spiral quickly.
Instead of taking a 7-0 lead, the Jets found themselves back on defense. The play was officially recorded as an 18-yard rush for Corley.
The third-round draft pick from Western Kentucky, who earned the nickname “YAC King” in college, has seen limited action this season. The Jets chose him, in part, due to his ability to make plays with the ball, though the key is holding onto it.
After two quarters of struggle, the Jets finally made a scoring play against the Texans. Quarterback Aaron Rodgers connected with wide receiver Garrett Wilson for a 21-yard touchdown, equalizing the game at 7-7 with 9:03 left in the third quarter.
On a crucial second-and-12, the Texans blitzed Rodgers, but the Jets managed to handle the pressure. Wilson ran a shallow route against safety Jalen Pitre and made a spectacular one-handed catch at the 15 before racing into the end zone.
Rodgers executed a perfect throw, fitting the ball into a narrow opening. This marked a rare moment of flawless execution for the Jets, who had totaled just 61 yards in the first half.
Wilson continued to impress with a remarkable 26-yard catch, giving the Jets a 14-10 lead with 12:54 remaining in the game. The play was nothing short of extraordinary.
On a third-and-19, Rodgers threw a pass to the back of the end zone. Wilson, tightly covered by cornerback Kamari Lassiter, leaped and snagged the ball with one hand, landing just inside the back line. Initially ruled an incomplete pass, the Jets challenged the call, and after review, it was confirmed that Wilson had kept one shin in bounds, resulting in a legitimate catch.
According to Next Gen Stats, the completion probability was just 26.8%. For once, the Jets, who have struggled offensively, managed to generate some excitement.
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