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“1 of the Historic Plays in All of Football;” New York Jets Head Coach Talks Garrett Wilson’s Incredible Catch

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New York Jets, Garrett Wilson, Jeff Ulbrich
Oct 31, 2024; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Jets wide receiver Garrett Wilson (5) catches a touchdown pass while being defended by Houston Texans cornerback Kamari Lassiter (4) during the second half at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-Imagn Images

The New York Jets snapped a five-game losing streak by defeating the Houston Texans by the score of 21-13 on Thursday Night. After a sluggish first half that had many Jets fans calling for star quarterback Aaron Rodgers to be benched, the future Pro Football Hall of Famer threw three second half touchdown passes and led his team to victory.

Related: Garrett Wilson’s Catch of the Year Contender Lifts Jets Over Texans

Two of these touchdown passes were thrown to Garrett Wilson, whose second score might be the best play in the NFL this season:

This catch instantly garnered comparisons to the famous Odell Beckham Jr. one-handed catch against the Dallas Cowboys almost a decade ago. More importantly, it gave New York a 14-10 lead early in the fourth quarter. The Jets would not relinquish this lead and won their first game under interim head coach Jeff Ulbrich.

New York Jets Interim Head Coach Jeff Ulbrich Calls Garrett Wilson’s Catch Historic

New York Jets, Garrett Wilson
Oct 31, 2024; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Jets wide receiver Garrett Wilson (5) runs with the ball against the Houston Texans during the second half at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-Imagn Images

 

When addressing the media on Friday, Coach Ubrich was asked about the incredible catch that gave his team the lead. In response, he said, “Oh, my goodness. One of the historic plays in all of football and to see that live is so special.”

Many current and former NFL players weighed in on the catch when it happened, including a player that many have thought would have been signed by the Jets a while ago:

Wilson’s newest teammate and three-time All-Pro wide receiver Davante Adams was impressed as well.

“I told him he might get kicked from Adidas after that one,” Adams said. “That one looked like he headed over to Jumpman with me. I’m gonna talk to some people.”
And he has a point:

The Jets are now 3-6 and, while it is a long shot, are still mathematically capable of making the playoffs. Last year, the Green Bay Packers made the postseason after being 3-6 after nine games, so it is certainly possible.
If they do end up in the playoffs, this catch will be an even more incredible achievement.

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Robin M Adams, co-owner of Wisconsin Sports Heroics, Gridiron Heroics, and Hardwood Heroics

Robin Adams is a writer of significant sports articles that have appeared on Yardbarker, Bleacher Report, MSN, and various other platforms. He covers the Green Bay Packers, Milwaukee Bucks, and Milwaukee Brewers as co-owner of Wisconsin Sports Heroics, as well as various NFL teams as co-owner of Gridiron Heroics.

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