Former Wisconsin Badgers and current New York Jets running back Braelon Allen reached the end zone for the third time in his young NFL career on Sunday.
The moment arrived with three minutes to spare in the fourth quarter of the Jets’ Week 8 contest against the New England Patriots. Down 17-16 at the Patriots’ two-yard line, Allen received a handoff from four-time NFL MVP Aaron Rodgers and powered through a pile of linemen to push New York ahead 22-17.
Patriots quarterback Jacoby Brissett would lead New England down the field for a game-winning drive in the game’s final seconds. With the loss, New York fell to 2-6 on the year.
The score marked the first time the former Badger reached the end zone since his two-touchdown output in Week 2 against the Tennessee Titans. After failing to surpass 13 rushing yards over his previous three games, he rushed 12 times for 32 yards in the Jets’ 25-22 loss.
TD FOR THE ROOK, @BraelonAllen 🙌#NYJvsNE on CBS & @paramountplus pic.twitter.com/nKVv6yqW6r
— New York Jets (@nyjets) October 27, 2024
Allen has now rushed 49 times for 187 rushing yards and two rushing scores. He has also reeled in nine catches for 74 receiving yards and one touchdown.
The Jets will be back in action on Thursday, Oct. 31 against the Houston Texans.