The New York Jets had two jaw-dropping touchdowns in Thursday night's win over the Houston Texans, but one score was undone thanks to a blunder by rookie wide receiver Malachi Coley. Ta.
Coley, who was selected by the Jets in the third round of the 2024 NFL Draft, scored his first professional touchdown in the first half of Thursday's scoreless game, but replays showed Coley had thrown the touchdown, making the game unrelated. ultimately overturned the on-field decision. The ball before it crosses the goal line.
New York Jets wide receiver Malachi Coley (number 14) scores a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Houston Texans on Thursday, October 31, 2024 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Drop the ball in front. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II))
A failed celebration early resulted in a touchback and turnover as the ball rolled out the side of the end zone.
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The fiasco was yet another demoralizing moment for a Jets organization that had already gone through massive changes and was hoping to avoid a six-game slump.
“Honestly, I'm definitely frustrated and angry at the same time,” interim head coach Jeff Ulbrich said of his state of mind after the play.
“But it's a great opportunity for this kid to grow and learn. I promise you, 10 years from now, when he's still playing in this league, that won't happen again.”
New York Jets interim head coach Jeff Ulbrich will take part in the fourth quarter against the Houston Texans at MetLife Stadium. (Brad Penner Imagen Images)
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In a surprising turn of events, the Jets' offense made a huge comeback in the second half, snapping a bad losing streak with a 21-13 victory over Houston.
However, Coach Ulbrich has no intention of letting Corey's mistakes go unnoticed.
When asked about his message to the young receiver in the postgame presser, Ulbrich was candid.
“First of all, you can't do that. And second of all, you owe it to us.”
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Thankfully for the Jets, that mistake led to Garrett Wilson's 26-yard go-ahead touchdown catch early in the fourth quarter, drawing comparisons to Odell Beckham Jr.'s iconic one-handed catch in 2014. So, the shadow became thinner.
New York Jets wide receiver Garrett Wilson (#5) catches a touchdown pass while being defended by Houston Texans cornerback #4 (#4) during the second half at MetLife Stadium. (Ed Mulholland-Image Image)
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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