Just when it looked like the New York Jets were headed for a much-needed victory, Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson had something else in mind.
The Colts came from behind to win 28-27, culminating in Richardson's second rushing touchdown of the day.
Jets kicker Anders Karlsson knew he needed to score a touchdown for the Colts to win, but he made a 35-yard field goal with 2 minutes, 41 seconds left in the fourth quarter to give New York the win. Gave them a 5 point lead.
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New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers reacts after an incomplete pass during the first quarter against the Indianapolis Colts at MetLife Stadium. (Brad Penner Imagen Images)
With time on his hands, Richardson used the second play of the final drive to find Alec Pierce deep on the right sideline for a 39-yard score into Jets territory.
Josh Downs then hauled in a pass and carried it to the 10-yard line for a 17-yard gain and Richardson was not denied for his third and goal. Jonathan Taylor's two-point conversion attempt failed, but he pushed it into the colored paint from four yards remaining.
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Aaron Rodgers and the Jets' offense struggled early but picked up steam in the second half, but still had time to get downfield and get into field goal range. However, the drive got off to a bad start with a Rodgers fumble that set the Jets back seven yards.
Rodgers was then sacked on third-and-7 with 13 seconds left, and the Jets had no more timeouts, so the game was over.
Social media had no idea how this game ended as it was another heartbreaking loss for Jets fans.
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson (5) enters the end zone with 46 seconds left in the game, giving his team a 28-27 victory over the New York Jets, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024, in East, New Jersey. At Rutherford (Imagination)
“It's not easy to quantify this, but it's very possible that the 2024 New York Jets will be the worst-managed team in sports history,” said Mike Greenberg, a well-known Jets fan and ESPN personality. said in X. “It's overrated,” who could have known what he meant literally. ”
Former NFL defensive back Emmanuel Acho said, “The Jets deserve better than Aaron Rodgers, who is old, unenthusiastic, and completely uninspired. Rodgers is just sitting there collecting checks. I “I am no longer convinced that he is still as hungry for victory as he once was.”
Rodgers completed 22 of 29 passes for 184 yards and two passing touchdowns, one to Hall and the other to Kenny Yeboah for his first career points.
Hall gained 78 yards rushing and 43 through the air for over 100 total scrimmage yards on the day. Davante Adams led the Jets with six catches for 72 yards.
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson, 5, celebrates a touchdown during the fourth quarter against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium. (Brad Penner Imagen Images)
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While Taylor struggled for the Colts with 57 yards on 24 carries, Richardson had one of the best passing games of the season, going 20-of-30 for 272 yards. His one touchdown pass went to Josh Downs, who led the game in receiving with 84 yards.
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