In Week 15, the New York Jets delivered an exciting and much-needed victory, defeating the Jacksonville Jaguars 32-25.
The game was filled with incredible performances, including Aaron Rodgers’ leadership, Davante Adams’ explosive plays, and Breece Hall’s game-winning touchdown in his return.
The victory snapped the Jets’ four-game losing streak and proved the team’s ability to perform under pressure.
It was a win that showed their resilience and determination to keep fighting through the season.
Let’s recap.
- Breece Hall returned after a knee injury and scored the game-winning touchdown with just over a minute left.
- Aaron Rodgers and Davante Adams connected for two second-half touchdowns, leading the Jets to victory.
- The Jets ended their four-game losing streak, improving to 4-10, while the Jaguars dropped to 3-11.
Jets’ Breece Hall Scores Game-Winning TD in Return
Breece Hall returned triumphantly after missing one game with a knee injury.
Hall carried the ball nine times for 30 yards and scored a crucial one-yard rushing touchdown late in the fourth quarter.
But he also caught both of his targets for 21 yards.
Hall wasn’t very efficient with his carries, and Isaiah Davis and Braelon Allen combined for seven carries, with Allen leaving the game due to a back injury.
Still, Hall’s touchdown broke a 25-25 tie with 1:05 remaining and sealed the Jets’ win.
If Hall stays healthy in practice this week, he’s expected to see a bigger role in Week 16 against the Rams.
Breece Hall Active After Missing One Game
Before the game, it wasn’t clear if Hall would play. And the Jets had listed him as questionable due to his knee issue.
Interim head coach Jeff Ulbrich offered hope on Friday, “He looks good right now, so it’s promising. It says questionable, but we’re hopeful, and we’ll see how it goes.”
Hall had missed last week’s loss to Miami after sitting out with a knee problem.
And unfortunately, this is the same knee where he suffered an ACL injury in 2022.
In his 12 games this season, Hall has totaled 692 rushing yards with 4 touchdowns and 401 receiving yards with 2 receiving touchdowns.
Rodgers and Adams Lead the Jets to Victory
In a thrilling 32-25 win against the Jaguars, Aaron Rodgers and Davante Adams reminded everyone why they’re one of the best quarterback-receiver duos.
Rodgers connected with Adams 9 times for 198 yards and 2 touchdowns, all in the second half.
After a four-game losing streak, the Jets moved to 4-10 and snapped their skid, while the Jaguars fell to 3-11.
Saying that the game’s biggest play came with 1:41 remaining.
On third-and-10, Rodgers threw a back-shoulder pass to Adams for 23 yards and pushed the Jets past midfield.
Rodgers described the moment:
“The safety just stayed inside. When I let it go, I felt like it was a little too far outside and not down the field. But he made a ridiculous catch.”
Adams followed that with a 41-yard catch-and-run that brought the Jets to the 1-yard line.
Hall then punched the ball in with little resistance for the game-winning touchdown.
Interim head coach Jeff Ulbrich then praised the team’s effort.
“It means everything. Regardless of circumstance, regardless of what is maybe said in the outside world, this locker room is right… For them to come through and have the game they had today is so deserving, and I’m so happy for that locker room,” he said.
Jets’ Defense Steps Up in Crunch Time
With the Jaguars driving late, Sauce Gardner sealed the game with his first interception of the season off Mac Jones with just 44 seconds remaining.
Gardner shared his excitement:
“It was just great for the game to [be] on the line and Mac Jones to throw the ball at me. It was great just to be able to close the game. It’s truly a blessing. I’ve been waiting for a pick for a minute.”
Rodgers, coming off a big performance against Miami, finished the game with 289 passing yards and 3 touchdowns, hitting 16 of 30 attempts.
This marked the second consecutive game where the Jets totaled over 400 yards of offense.
Adams Hits Career Milestone
Adams’ second touchdown, a 71-yard catch, gave the Jets a 25-22 lead with a successful two-point conversion.
“Once I saw the safeties get real width like that, it was just a foot race. I looked back and saw the ball in the air and was like, ‘wow, this is really about to be a 70-yard touchdown.’ And lo and behold, we got it,” he said.
Later, Adams celebrated his 100th career touchdown after a dramatic replay reversal.
His 43-yard catch set up the Jets at the Jaguars’ 8-yard line.
On the next play, Rodgers threw a fade to Adams, sealing the milestone.
“In that situation, I’m never supposed to get the ball… There was no doubt in my mind in that moment that he was coming there. It’s just kind of that telepathy, I guess you could say,” Adams recalled the moment.
Jets’ Early Effort and Defensive Resilience
The Jets set the tone early in the game with a fake punt.
Ashtyn Davis took a direct snap and sprinted 21 yards on fourth-and-5, even hurdling a defender.
But this set up Rodgers’ 22-yard touchdown pass to Garrett Wilson, which marked the Jets’ first opening-drive touchdown in 15 games.
Later, Jalen Mills intercepted a long pass from Jones at the Jets’ 12-yard line and stopped a Jaguars’ drive.
Jacksonville, however, controlled the ball for much of the game, winning the time of possession battle from 21:08 to 8:52 in the first half.
Despite Jacksonville’s control, the Jets’ defense stood strong late, and Rodgers led them to victory.
A Win to Build On
The Jets’ win over the Jaguars was a team effort that included Breece Hall’s heroic return, Rodgers and Adams’ big plays, and a strong defensive finish.
The victory was well-deserved after weeks of frustration, and it showed the team’s determination to compete until the very end.
As Aaron Rodgers summed it up:
“You play for the love of the game and to have moments like this with your boys and to be able to come up big.”
