For nearly 60 minutes, Zach Wilson and the New York Jets looked like they were stuck in the mud, with an offense that was about as lively as a wet blanket.
Then, out of nowhere, Wilson unleashed two dimes, Zuerlein’s leg did the rest, and the Jets somehow walked off the field winners, 13-10, in a gritty, rainy showdown with the Giants.
In a final act of defiance, Greg Zuerlein nailed a 35-yarder as time expired in regulation, and then booted a 33-yarder with 6:09 left in overtime to seal the comeback win for the Jets.
“We weren’t leaving that field without a win,” said a confident Wilson after the game.
With the win, the Jets (4-3) continued their hot streak, racking up their third consecutive victory in a game that saw them grind out 46 yards in six plays to set up Zuerlein’s game-winning kick, thanks in part to a pass interference call on Giants’ Adoree Jackson.
Coach Robert Saleh wasn’t taking any chances, opting for the field goal instead of risking a turnover. Zuerlein delivered, sending the ball through the uprights and sending the Jets’ sideline into a frenzy.
“That’s how you draw it up, right?” said tight end Tyler Conklin with a grin.
On the other side, the Giants (2-6) were left licking their wounds after a tough loss that saw them come up short on a fourth-and-1 at the Jets’ 17-yard line. Instead of going for it, the Giants opted for a field goal, but Graham Gano pushed it wide left, adding to his earlier miss from 47 yards out.
“No excuses. That’s not who I am,” said a dejected Gano after the game.
Wilson, despite struggling for most of the game, finished 17 for 36 with 240 yards and a touchdown pass to Breece Hall. Garrett Wilson had a solid game as well, hauling in seven catches for 100 yards.
“Resilience. That’s what this team is all about,” said Saleh.
For the Giants, it was a tale of two halves, as they were unable to get anything going on offense after Tyrod Taylor went out with a rib injury in the second quarter. Practice squad quarterback Tommy DeVito took over and managed to give the Giants a 10-7 lead with a 6-yard run, but it wasn’t enough in the end.
Taylor was taken to the hospital for further evaluation and will remain there overnight.
Saquon Barkley had a big game on the ground, racking up 128 yards on 36 carries, but the Giants finished with a net passing yardage of -9, the lowest in a game since 2000.
“We tried to win it the old-school way,” said Giants’ coach Brian Daboll.
Next up for the Jets is a Monday night showdown with the Los Angeles Chargers, while the Giants will head to Las Vegas to take on the Raiders.
For nearly 60 minutes, Zach Wilson and the New York Jets looked like they were stuck in the mud, with an offense that was about as lively as a wet blanket.
Then, out of nowhere, Wilson unleashed two dimes, Zuerlein’s leg did the rest, and the Jets somehow walked off the field winners, 13-10, in a gritty, rainy showdown with the Giants.
In a final act of defiance, Greg Zuerlein nailed a 35-yarder as time expired in regulation, and then booted a 33-yarder with 6:09 left in overtime to seal the comeback win for the Jets.
“We weren’t leaving that field without a win,” said a confident Wilson after the game.
With the win, the Jets (4-3) continued their hot streak, racking up their third consecutive victory in a game that saw them grind out 46 yards in six plays to set up Zuerlein’s game-winning kick, thanks in part to a pass interference call on Giants’ Adoree Jackson.
Coach Robert Saleh wasn’t taking any chances, opting for the field goal instead of risking a turnover. Zuerlein delivered, sending the ball through the uprights and sending the Jets’ sideline into a frenzy.
“That’s how you draw it up, right?” said tight end Tyler Conklin with a grin.
On the other side, the Giants (2-6) were left licking their wounds after a tough loss that saw them come up short on a fourth-and-1 at the Jets’ 17-yard line. Instead of going for it, the Giants opted for a field goal, but Graham Gano pushed it wide left, adding to his earlier miss from 47 yards out.
“No excuses. That’s not who I am,” said a dejected Gano after the game.
Wilson, despite struggling for most of the game, finished 17 for 36 with 240 yards and a touchdown pass to Breece Hall. Garrett Wilson had a solid game as well, hauling in seven catches for 100 yards.
“Resilience. That’s what this team is all about,” said Saleh.
For the Giants, it was a tale of two halves, as they were unable to get anything going on offense after Tyrod Taylor went out with a rib injury in the second quarter. Practice squad quarterback Tommy DeVito took over and managed to give the Giants a 10-7 lead with a 6-yard run, but it wasn’t enough in the end.
Taylor was taken to the hospital for further evaluation and will remain there overnight.
Saquon Barkley had a big game on the ground, racking up 128 yards on 36 carries, but the Giants finished with a net passing yardage of -9, the lowest in a game since 2000.
“We tried to win it the old-school way,” said Giants’ coach Brian Daboll.
Next up for the Jets is a Monday night showdown with the Los Angeles Chargers, while the Giants will head to Las Vegas to take on the Raiders.