New York Jets wide receiver Allen Lazard, left, celebrates with running back Michael Carter (32) and wide receiver Garrett Wilson (17) after scoring a touchdown against the Kansas City Chiefs during the third quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 1, 2023, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
EAST RUTHERFORD — It had not happened in the history of the New York Jets. Gang Green had yet to beat the Philadelphia Eagles in the history of their franchise.
That dubious mark ended in stunning fashion on Sunday.
New York’s defense, outgunned and outmanned forced three turnovers while Breece Hall’s late touchdown run gave the Jets a monumental 20-14 win over the defending NFC Champions.
Much like their first two wins of the 2023 season, the Jets’ play in the first half was not up to their usual standard. New York’s defense, without Sauce Gardner and D.J. Reed, struggled to contain A.J. Brown and found themselves down 14-9 at the half. A sloppy first half saw New York struggle in the red zone yet again, while the defense struggled to simply solidify tackles.
But once the second half began, Saleh’s coaching adjustments shot the Jets out of a cannon and tilted the score almost instantly.
New York would force a punt on Philadelphia’s opening drive while Zach Wilson started targeting Garrett Wilson and Breece Hall to move into scoring range. Even though the drive was negated due to a controversial blindside block that erased a 20-yard completion to the Jets top receiver, momentum was solely on Gang Green’s side.
They would take advantage of that later in the third quarter.
Gang Green’s defense would force a quick three-and-out that would send the offense back on the field already in Eagles territory. From there, Wilson and the offense would have to settle for a field to cut the deficit to 14-12 heading into the game’s final quarter.
Philadelphia’s miscues would continue to haunt them. The undefeated Birds turned the…
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