New York
Jets
7-4
54
FINAL
28
Atlanta
Falcons
5-6
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 16 matchup, the New York Jets topped the Atlanta Falcons with a commanding 54-28 victory, solidifying their playoff position as the regular season winds down. The win showcased the Jets' offensive prowess while putting the Falcons' chances of postseason play in jeopardy.
Cade Klubnik led the charge for New York, throwing for an impressive 355 yards and four touchdowns, demonstrating why he is a key figure in the Jets’ offensive scheme. Remix Hall added a dominant ground game with 182 rushing yards, while Garrett Wilson torched the Falcons' secondary for 179 receiving yards, proving to be a potent trio that kept the pressure on Atlanta throughout the contest.
Defensively, Kamari Lassiter made his presence felt with three total tackles and an interception, anchoring a unit that stymied the Falcons at crucial moments. David Bailey's three sacks were instrumental in disrupting Atlanta's offensive rhythm, particularly in the second half, where the Jets pulled away decisively. The game's turning point came late in the third quarter when Klubnik connected on a deep touchdown pass to Wilson, extending the Jets' lead and effectively sealing the game.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cade Klubnik | QB | 21 | 14 | 67% | 355 | 4 | 2 | 109.7 |
| Michael Penix Jr | QB | 32 | 17 | 53% | 276 | 1 | 3 | 53.6 |
| Garrett Wilson | WR | 0 | 2 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Remix Hall | HB | 18 | 182 | 10.1 | 30 | 3 | 77 | 0 |
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 7 | 68 | 9.7 | 10 | 1 | 34 | 0 |
| Michael Penix Jr | QB | 4 | 55 | 13.8 | — | 1 | 27 | 0 |
| Will Dissly | TE | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Tom Lewis | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Garrett Wilson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cade Klubnik | QB | 2 | -1 | -0.5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garrett Wilson | WR | 6 | 179 | 29.8 | 80 | 2 | 69 | 0 |
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 7 | 125 | 17.9 | 123 | 1 | 60 | 0 |
| Drake London | WR | 4 | 76 | 19.0 | 37 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Omar Cooper Jr. | WR | 4 | 75 | 18.8 | 19 | 1 | 55 | 0 |
| Kenyon Sadiq | TE | 3 | 74 | 24.7 | 22 | 1 | 35 | 0 |
| Kyle Pitts Sr | TE | 4 | 65 | 16.3 | 36 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Davante Adams | WR | 1 | 27 | 27.0 | 1 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Josh Downs | WR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 5 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Will Dissly | TE | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Bailey | REDG | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamari Lassiter | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier Watts | SS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Terrell Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Andre Cisco | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| James Pearce Jr | REDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jabari Arrington | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Peter Miles | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jessie Bates III | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Germaine Pratt | WILL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bobby Okereke | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blake Cashman | MIKE | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D'Angelo Ponds | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dane Belton | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Harris | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Billy Bowman Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malachi Moore | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ronnie Hickman | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keeanu Benton | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harold Perkins Jr. | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Divine Deablo | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Julian Blackmon | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison Mevis | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Joshua Karty | K | 1 | 1 | 7 | 32 |

