Category: Jets game day

Aaron Rodgers has perfect response to ‘first win’ with the Jets

Aaron Rodgers has perfect response to ‘first win’ with the Jets:

New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers was happy to get his first win with the team.

… back in 2023.

The Jets (1-1) topped the Tennessee Titans in Week 2. The final was 24-17 but it is not the first time New York has won with Rodgers under center… according to the NFL.

Rodgers, 40, made his debut with Gang Green a year ago. It lasted four snaps. However, New York went on to shock the Buffalo Bills that day.

As rules state, whoever takes the first snap under center gets credit for the QB win. That was Rodgers last season. He made sure to point that out after his “first win” against the Titans (0-2).

“Technically my second,” Rodgers said. “We all know that. Somehow that first one counts.”

Rodgers was then serious about it.

“Feels great, feels great. A long time coming,” Rodgers added.

In the end, the Jets took the win late. Running back Braelon Allen scored a 20-yard touchdown on the ground in the fourth quarter after Rodgers set that up with a deep throw down the sideline.

New York’s defense shut the door after that, but in terms of the offense, head coach Robert Saleh said he was confident.

“I feel like we can score every time we touch the ball,” Saleh said via video conference. “(Rodgers’) presence, his ability at the line of scrimmage, his confidence in the huddle, his confidence on the sideline–the guy is a first ballot Hall of Famer.”

In the win, Rodgers ended up going 18-for-30 passing for 176 yards with two touchdowns.

For Rodgers’ full breakdown of the win, see the attached SNY clip below:

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Jets’ Braelon Allen says ‘Nana’ could have scored his game-winner vs. Titans

#Jets’ Braelon Allen says ‘Nana’ could have scored his game-winner vs. #Titans:

New York Jets running back Braelon Allen was in a complimentary mood after scoring his team’s game-winning touchdown in Week 2.

The Jets (1-1) topped the Tennessee Titans (0-2) on the road for their first win of the season in a 24-17 final. Allen played a huge part.

After putting away a receiving touchdown, Allen doubled down. He put the final points on the board giving his team the victory, but Allen credited the 20-yard run to New York’s offensive line in front of him… and in a funny way.

“It just opened up,” Allen said. “Doesn’t get much easier than that one. My Nana could’ve probably scored on that one.”

Head coach Robert Saleh was confident in his guys in that moment, too.

No mention of family, though.

“I feel we can score every time we touch the ball,” Saleh said via video conference. “(Allen) is a great complement to Breece (Hall).”

For Allen’s full breakdown of the game-winning score, see the attached SNY clip below:

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Instant analysis after Jets’ 24-17 win over Titans in Week 2

Instant analysis after the New York Jets defeated the Tennessee Titans 24-17 in Week 2

The Jets got to 1-1 after a tough win over a gritty Tennessee Titans team in Week 2, giving them some momentum heading into their home opener Thursday against the New England Patriots during Week 3’s “Thursday Night Football” matchup.

Let’s talk some notes from the game.

Offensively, the Jets (1-1) seem to have already figured out how to utilize running backs Breece Hall and Braelon Allen on offense. Hall (14 carries for 62 yards, seven catches for 52 yards and a touchdown) remains the lead back but the rookie Allen (seven carries for 33 yards, two catches for 23 yards and a touchdown) is already solidly in the mix behind him. The two combined for 95 yards on 21 carries as the Jets were able to find success on the ground.

New York took advantage of Titans’ miscues with turnovers and turning those into points. The Jets turned an interception of Tennessee (0-2) quarterback Will Levis into a touchdown on a 12-play drive (Allen’s 12-yard reception from Aaron Rodgers). They also got a blocked punt from Irv Charles and scored three on the insinuating drive.

New York then kept alive following a roughing the passer penalty on Titans defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons. That drive culminated with a 26-yard touchdown pass from Rodgers to Hall to give the Jets their first lead of the game at 14-10.

The Jets got it done in all three phases of the game. They were steady on offense, particularly in the second half to take advantage of the game late, had key turnovers on defense and their special teams came up clutch as well with the blocked punt. The Jets were actually out-gained by the Titans 300-265. Both teams were 5-of-12 on third down. Overall, the teams were pretty even in numbers. Just goes to show how turnovers can help determine a game outcome. The Jets had two takeaways, the Titans had zero.

The Jets were helped by some wacky play from Levis, truth be told. No one has any idea what he was thinking on that throw early in the game. The Jets were quite fine with it, however, as they recovered a fumble via linebacker Quincy Williams.

Overall, a solid day for the offense. That side of the ball started moving better as the day wore on and the defense got to Levis four times and picked him off once. The big story, though, is the continued pile of injuries for the Jets. Linebacker C.J. Mosley left with a foot injury. But the big injury was the likely torn Achilles for edge Jermaine Johnson. The breakout star of 2023 is already done for 2024 in heartbreaking fashion. All eyes now turn to Haason Reddick and whether this will make the Jets cave in on a new deal for Reddick to help fill the void.

It’s now a quick turnaround for the Jets. They play again in just a few days in their home opener set for Thursday against the Patriots. New England fell 23-20 in overtime to the Seattle Seahawks in Week 2.

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Full highlights of the Jets’ 24-17 win over the Titans

Full highlights of the #Jets’ 24-17 win over the #Titans:

The New York Jets took home their first win in 2024 against Tennessee Titans in Week 2.

On both offense and defense, it was not pretty for the Jets (1-1) throughout the contest in Tennessee (0-2). The difference were a few big plays which made the difference. Those led to the 24-17 final.

Miss the action? Just want to check out everything leading to the win again?

See the attached YouTube player below for all the highlights from the Jets’ win:

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Robert Saleh, Jermaine Johnson provide injury update for Jets defender

Robert Saleh, Jermaine Johnson provide injury update for #Jets defender:

Jermaine Johnson was positive, but the news was not.

During the New York Jets’ 24-17 win over the Tennessee Titans in Week 2, the former first-round pick was carted off the field. Never a good sign.

The update from Robert Saleh was more of the same. The head coach was asked what was feared: Did Johnson tear his Achilles?

“It’s unfortunately looking like that,” the head coach said via video conference. “It’s not looking good.”

Saleh went on to note that the team would update the injury in the coming days following further examination.

While Saleh sounded pretty confident about the issue, Johnson was being positive and hoping for the best in the Jets (1-1) locker room following the win over the Titans (0-2).

“I’m hoping for the best. We’ve still got to clarify to be sure,” Johnson said. “It wasn’t fun.”

An emotional but upbeat Johnson can be found in the Sportsnet New York clip below:

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Another Braelon Allen touchdown puts Jets up on Titans in fourth quarter (video)

Another Braelon Allen touchdown puts Jets up on Titans in fourth quarter (video):

The New York Jets showed their clutch gene on offense for the first time in 2024 against the Tennessee Titans.

In the fourth quarter with the game tied at 17, Braelon Allen decided he was not OK with just one touchdown.

The rookie scored for a second time against the Titans, giving his team the late lead.

Allen, running to his right, took the handoff from quarterback Aaron Rodgers. In impressive fashion, Allen burst through a hole and had nothing but room in front of him.

Allen scored on the 20-yard carry, bringing the score to 24-17.

Check out the score below: