Tag: Jets vs. Cowboys

NFL says penalty against John Franklin-Myers should not have been called

The NFL said sorry for the roughing call on JFM.

The Jets were hanging with the Dallas Cowboys heading into halftime of their game Sunday. Dallas was driving, but New York was looking to at least hold them to a field goal which could have kept the game at least 13-7 heading into the locker room. New York got a stop on third down and thought they had accomplished just that.

Roughing the passer, defense, No. 91. Automatic first down.

The Jets couldn’t believe they just got tagged with a roughing the passer call. The hit John Franklin-Myers had on Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott seemed just fine. The call was questionable at best. Turns out, it was a fine hit.

The league told the Jets Wednesday the call against Franklin-Myers should not have been called at all. It was a legal hit.

Instead, Dallas later found the end zone (following a defensive pass interference call on Brandin Echols) and, thanks to another roughing call on Micheal Clemons, Dallas punched it in for two. So instead of 13-7 at the half, it was 18-7.

That call turned into a crucial turning point in the game. It’s obviously too late to do anything about it now. The league just simply shrugged their shoulders and said sorry.

Dak Prescott shows love to Sauce Gardner, Gardner admits he was thinking about touchdown

Dak Prescott didn’t feel like throwing a lot to Sauce Gardner.

Sauce Gardner is already among the best cornerbacks in the NFL in just his second season in the league. He’s already earned the respect of many across the media and among players in the league. That includes Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott, who threw almost all of his passes Sunday away from Gardner. Gardner was targeted seven times on Prescott’s 38 attempts.

Prescott and Gardner met after the game and Gardner asked why Prescott didn’t throw to him. Prescott told Gardner that he didn’t have to throw to him because “Why challenge the best player on the team?”

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The Jets allowed a receiver to record over 100 yards for the second week in a row — CeeDee Lamb went for 143 on 11 catches — but Gardner was far from the reason. His 89.9 coverage grade from Pro Football Focus was second among all corners in Week 2. He only allowed two catches and 16 yards to Lamb — he did allow a touchdown to tight end Jake Ferguson, however.

Gardner almost had a pick-six and, as shown above, he admitted he was thinking about the touchdown before making the catch. Gardner had his down moments, but he still played well overall. And now he has another fan in the league in the Cowboys’ quarterback.

Studs and duds as Jets stumble in Dallas, fall to 1-1

Who are your studs and duds from Sunday?

Week 2 was not a pretty sight, especially in the second half, if you are a Jets fan. The Jets were shutout in the second half as the Cowboys pulled away in the fourth quarter with three interceptions to seal a 30-10 victory. The Jets are now 1-1 and a date with Bill Belichick looms large in Week 3.

Here’s our look at some studs and duds from the Week 2 outing for the Jets.

Instant analysis as Jets melt down in fourth quarter, lose 30-10 to Cowboys

Instant analysis as Jets melt down in fourth quarter, lose 30-10 to Cowboys

The Jets had their chances to hang with the Dallas Cowboys. Despite trailing at the half, 18-10, they had scored a field goal and got the ball first to start the second half. Then the wheels seemingly fell off and the Jets fell to 1-1 after their 30-10 loss in Week 2. Here’s our quick recap of the game.

Jets get much-needed spark thanks to 68-yard touchdown for Garrett Wilson

Wilson to Wilson for the first points the Cowboys have given up this season.

Good things happen when No. 17 has the football in his hands. The Jets needed a spark on offense and the Wilson duo provided it with a 68-yard strike to get the Jets back within three points, making the score 10-7.

That score also happened to be the first points allowed by the Cowboys this season following Dallas’ Week 1 shutout of the Giants — who currently still are in disaster mode against the Cardinals.

Check out the big touchdown for the Wilsons.

Jets vs. Cowboys Week 2 final prediction: Can Zach Wilson snag a win in Big D?

Drop your score predictions for Week 2.

The New York Jets head to AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas to face the Dallas Cowboys and Zach Wilson is the man tasked with the challenge, now that Aaron Rodgers is (potentially?) out for the season.

While the offense is now a question mark with Wilson back behind center, the defense is the furthest thing from it. New York swarmed the Buffalo Bills and quarterback Josh Allen in Week 1, forcing four turnovers including three interceptions for safety Jordan Whitehead. The defense will need a repeat performance to slow down a really good Cowboys offense.

You maybe wouldn’t believe it without seeing it, but Dallas only had 265 yards of total offense last week against the Giants. But with Dallas scoring two non-offensive touchdowns (blocked field goal, interception) in the first half and their defense shutting down Daniel Jones and the Giants, Dallas’ offense didn’t need to do much in their 40-0 blowout win.

The Jets, on paper, should have a better offense than the Giants, but what is the confidence level of Zach Wilson? He looked better than last season during the preseason. But that’s the key, it was the preseason against second-team players. He didn’t have someone like Micah Parsons breathing down his neck on every snap. Sunday will be the first true showing of how far Wilson has come in his short time under Aaron Rodgers after having a full week of practice as the starter.

The Jets are looking for their first 2-0 start since 2015. But this feels like a tall mountain to climb and we’re not sure if Wilson is ready for that mountain quite yet.

Prediction: Cowboys 20, Jets 13

Jets Week 2 gameday roster vs. Cowboys

Jets Week 2 gameday roster vs. Cowboys

With the inactives announced, the Jets have their gameday roster set for their Week 2 showdown against the Dallas Cowboys. Zach Wilson is back as the starting quarterback following the Achilles tear for Aaron Rodgers and Tim Boyle, whom the Jets signed to the active roster Saturday, will be his backup. Here’s your gameday roster for Week 2.

Jets announce Week 2 inactives: Will McDonald a healthy scratch

Will McDonald a healthy scratch for Week 2

The inactives are out for the New York Jets and their first-round pick is not dressing. The Jets are making Will McDonald a healthy scratch for Sunday’s game against the Dallas Cowboys. McDonald played 13 snaps in Week 1 against the Bills. He was essentially pushed out, at least for now, by the returning Carl Lawson. He was simply a victim of the numbers the game on the defensive line.

Cornerback Bryce Hall is also inactive as Brandin Echols returns from his suspension. Hall was mostly a weekly inactive last season.

It was already known that Greg Zuerlein would be out with a groin injury. Austin Seibert will kick in his place this week.

The remaining inactives were also inactive in Week 1: RB Izzy Abanikanda, WR Jason Brownlee, LB Zaire Barnes and OT Max Mitchell.

Jets vs. Cowboys live stream, time, viewing info for Week 2

Jets vs. Cowboys live stream, time, viewing info for Week 2

The Jets are quickly into life after Aaron Rodgers after the four-time MVP suffered a torn Achilles in Week 1 against the Buffalo Bills. They now have to quickly turn around and move forward with Zach Wilson as they take on the Dallas Cowboys in their first road trip of the regular season. The Cowboys are coming off a 40-0 smacking of the New York Giants in Week 1. Can the Jets leave Big D 2-0?

Here’s your viewing and game information for Week 2.

New York Jets at Dallas Cowboys on Sunday, September 17 (4:25 p.m. ET)

TV info: CBS

In-market live stream: NFL+

Radio: New York – 98.7 WEPN (ESPN Radio)

Location: AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas

Forecast: Sunny, 88 degrees (Stadium has retractable roof)

Referee: Clete Blakeman

Opponent Wire site: Cowboys Wire

Odds: Cowboys -8.5

Greg Zuerlein ruled out for Week 2, Jets sign Austin Seibert

Greg Zuerlein ruled out for Week 2, Jets sign Austin Seibert

The Jets have downgraded kicker Greg Zuerlein to out for Sunday’s game against the Cowboys with a groin injury. Zuerlein suffered the injury during Thursday’s practice and did not practice Friday, leaving his game status in doubt.

Zuerlein was initially listed as questionable on Friday’s injury report. He is now officially not going to play in Week 2. In his place will be former Browns, Bengals and Lions kicker Austin Seibert.

Seibert appeared in three games last season for the Lions and went 4/5 on field goals and 12/12 on extra points. He is a career 80% field goal kicker (44/55) and a 90% extra-point kicker (55/61). That includes a perfect 25/25 on field goals within 40 yards.