New York
Jets
4-2
38
FINAL
35
Dallas
Cowboys
3-4
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 18 showdown, the New York Jets narrowly defeated the Dallas Cowboys, clinching a 38-35 victory to cap off the regular season. With playoff implications on the line, both teams fought hard, but it was the Jets who emerged victorious, securing their spot in the postseason.
Deuce Knight was the standout performer for the Jets, throwing for 272 yards and three touchdowns, showcasing his impressive arm and decision-making throughout the game. Complementing his efforts was Jameson Williams, who delivered a stellar performance with 105 receiving yards, making crucial plays that kept the Jets' offense firing on all cylinders. Meanwhile, Jaydon Blue of the Cowboys was a force on the ground, rushing for 107 yards and keeping his team competitive.
Defensively, Jihaad Campbell led the Jets with six total tackles, providing key stops when it mattered most. However, it was Noah Carter's two sacks that proved pivotal, disrupting the Cowboys' rhythm and applying pressure at critical moments. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when the Jets' defense forced a crucial turnover, allowing Knight and the offense to run down the clock and secure the win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deuce Knight | QB | 21 | 15 | 71% | 272 | 3 | 0 | 153.2 |
| DJ Lagway | QB | 24 | 13 | 54% | 209 | 3 | 0 | 123.0 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaydon Blue | HB | 20 | 107 | 5.3 | 37 | 2 | 18 | 0 |
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 13 | 102 | 7.8 | 10 | 2 | 36 | 0 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 5 | 14 | 2.8 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Jax Dejean | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jameson Williams | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DJ Lagway | QB | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jameson Williams | WR | 4 | 105 | 26.3 | 43 | 1 | 42 | 0 |
| Garrett Wilson | WR | 5 | 90 | 18.0 | 10 | 2 | 30 | 1 |
| Trey'Dez Green | TE | 3 | 82 | 27.3 | 17 | 1 | 45 | 0 |
| Jaydon Blue | HB | 5 | 52 | 10.4 | 35 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Jax Dejean | WR | 3 | 48 | 16.0 | 13 | 0 | 35 | 0 |
| Dario Gray | WR | 2 | 45 | 22.5 | 3 | 0 | 27 | 1 |
| Ryan Williams | WR | 3 | 34 | 11.3 | 8 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Jay Smith | WR | 1 | 22 | 22.0 | — | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 2 | 3 | 1.5 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jihaad Campbell | MIKE | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Noah Carter | REDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Uar Bernard | DT | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jermod McCoy | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bray Hubbard | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rashan Gary | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Surtain II | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jalen Thompson | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brice Polock | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lorenzo Styles Jr. | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Bobby Okereke | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier McKinney | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jalen Pitre | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Garrett Williams | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Chamberlin | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeremiah Trotter Jr | SAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dj Pickett | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaishawn Barham | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kam Robinson | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drake Thomas | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenny Clark | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Duane Redmon | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DaRon Bland | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Aubrey | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Michael Dickson | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jason Myers | K | 1 | 1 | 5 | 59 |

