New York Jets running back Breece Hall is tackled by Denver Broncos safety Kareem Jackson during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 8, 2023, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh and the organization knew that to win with Zach Wilson at quarterback, they would need to run the ball and play good defense.Â
On Sunday in Denver, they used that formula to perfection.
Breece Hall ran for 177 yards, and Quincy Williams came through with a clutch fumble forced that Bryce Hall recovered for a score to give the Jets the road win against Russell Wilson and the Broncos, 31-21.Â
In a game that saw two 1-3 teams try to save their seasons, it was the clutch play from key members of the Jets to save their season. Of course, it certainly didn’t start that way.Â
New York struggled to get anything going in the first half with each unit looking lifeless through two quarters. The Jets did get an opening score field goal (their first lead in regulation) thanks to a muffed opening punt return from the Broncos. Like most of the game though, once Gang Green got in a goal-to-go situation, they struggled to find a way to punch it home.Â
Denver would take a 13-8 lead at the half thanks to a first-quarter touchdown from Wilson to Jaleel McLaughlin. After the touchdown though, it would be a rough day for Denver’s offense.Â
Despite looking lifeless through the first half, the Jets came out surging to start the second half thanks to adjustments from the coaching staff. Hall would take the first offensive play of the half 72 yards for the go-ahead score. A lead that the team would not relinquish for the remainder of the game.Â
After two drives resulted in field goals gave New York momentum late, a touchdown throw from Wilson to Trautman would put the Broncos within three. A late interception from Zach Wilson would give the Broncos a chance to drive the length of the field for a potential win.Â
But the Jets top linebacker…
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