New York
Jets
7-3
32
FINAL
31
Los Angeles
Chargers
5-4
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 11 matchup, the New York Jets narrowly defeated the Los Angeles Chargers 32-31, keeping their playoff hopes alive in a tightly contested game. Both teams fought hard, but it was the Jets who ultimately emerged victorious in a showdown that had significant implications for their postseason aspirations.
Geno Smith was the standout performer for New York, throwing for an impressive 308 yards and contributing crucial plays when it mattered most. Trey McBride was his favorite target, racking up 162 receiving yards, which helped set the tone for the Jets' offensive success. Although Braelon Allen managed only 30 rushing yards, the Jets' air attack proved to be the key to their victory.
Defensively, Akheem Mesidor of the Chargers was a force, leading his team with five tackles and three sacks. However, the turning point of the game came late in the fourth quarter when the Jets' defense held firm, stifling a potential game-winning drive from the Chargers. That vital stop allowed New York to secure their narrow win and maintain their momentum as the season progresses.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geno Smith | QB | 21 | 12 | 57% | 308 | 2 | 0 | 133.5 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 27 | 17 | 63% | 255 | 4 | 0 | 133.4 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braelon Allen | HB | 6 | 30 | 5.0 | 8 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 3 | 27 | 9.0 | 4 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Kareem Hunt | HB | 2 | 25 | 12.5 | 4 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| James Conner | HB | 2 | 20 | 10.0 | 7 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Keaton Mitchell | HB | 3 | 14 | 4.7 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Geno Smith | QB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Trey McBride | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quentin Johnston | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey McBride | TE | 5 | 162 | 32.4 | 111 | 1 | 66 | 0 |
| Brenen Thompson | WR | 3 | 88 | 29.3 | 18 | 1 | 40 | 1 |
| Omar Cooper Jr | WR | 1 | 48 | 48.0 | 31 | 0 | 48 | 0 |
| Braelon Allen | HB | 2 | 43 | 21.5 | 12 | 0 | 34 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 4 | 40 | 10.0 | 13 | 2 | 23 | 0 |
| Oronde Gadsden | TE | 3 | 38 | 12.7 | 5 | 0 | 24 | 1 |
| Keaton Mitchell | HB | 2 | 34 | 17.0 | 24 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| Quentin Johnston | WR | 3 | 33 | 11.0 | 8 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Troy Franklin | WR | 2 | 33 | 16.5 | 8 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| Marvin Harrison Jr | WR | 2 | 22 | 11.0 | 13 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Donald Parham Jr | TE | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 3 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akheem Mesidor | REDG | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derwin James Jr | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jarvis Brownlee Jr | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| David Bailey | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tarheeb Still | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elijah Molden | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Andre Cisco | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Demario Davis | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cam Hart | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kayvon Thibodeaux | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D'Angelo Ponds | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Julian Love | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Minkah Fitzpatrick | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kader Kohou | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Denzel Perryman | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrion Arnold | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Genesis Smith | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Grupe | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 37 |
| Cameron Dicker | K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 39 |

