The 2-6 New York Jets entered Thursday night as the betting favorite against the 6-2 Houston Texans , a decision that puzzled many. However, they justified the oddsmakers’ faith by outscoring the Texans 21-6 in the second half.
Houston led 7-0 at halftime, but the score could have easily been tied at 7-7 if not for Jets rookie Malachi Corley’s costly drop before crossing the goal line, resulting in a touchback.
In the second half, Aaron Rodgers showcased his skills, throwing three touchdowns—two to Garrett Wilson and one to Davante Adams.
The Jets, desperate for a win, improved to 3-6 in the AFC, but they still face a long road ahead. The margin for error is razor-thin, while the Texans, now 6-3, must tread carefully with the Indianapolis Colts in hot pursuit in the AFC South.
Despite the contrasting paths of the two teams, Rodgers and Houston’s young quarterback C.J. Stroud displayed mutual respect for each other, sharing a moment of admiration postgame.
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