New York
Jets
11-6
20
FINAL
17
Los Angeles
Chargers
10-7
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a tightly contested Wildcard Round matchup, the New York Jets narrowly defeated the Los Angeles Chargers 20-17, securing their place in the next round of the playoffs. With the stakes high and both teams eager for postseason glory, the Jets showcased resilience and determination to come out on top.
Bryce Young led the charge for the Chargers, throwing for 244 yards and two touchdowns, proving to be a formidable presence in the passing game. Meanwhile, Tyler Shough contributed on the ground for the Jets with 36 rushing yards, while Troy Franklin shone as the standout receiver for Los Angeles, racking up 103 receiving yards. Each player played a crucial role in an offensive showdown that kept fans on the edge of their seats.
Defensively, the Jets made key plays that shifted the momentum in their favor, particularly with Mike Hughes’ pivotal interception that halted a Chargers drive. Fred Warner’s five tackles kept the Chargers' offense in check, but it was Hughes' timely pick that marked the game's turning point, allowing the Jets to maintain their lead and ultimately secure the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Young | QB | 18 | 11 | 61% | 244 | 2 | 2 | 102.5 |
| Tyler Shough | QB | 22 | 15 | 68% | 149 | 1 | 1 | 83.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Shough | QB | 3 | 36 | 12.0 | 2 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| David Montgomery | HB | 11 | 34 | 3.1 | 12 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 5 | 28 | 5.6 | 9 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Cade Otton | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaleb Johnson | HB | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Wilson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Troy Franklin | WR | 4 | 103 | 25.8 | 36 | 1 | 44 | 0 |
| Jameson Williams | WR | 2 | 71 | 35.5 | 47 | 1 | 67 | 0 |
| Colby Parkinson | TE | 5 | 70 | 14.0 | 30 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Michael Wilson | WR | 6 | 67 | 11.2 | 15 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| Malachi Fields | WR | 2 | 23 | 11.5 | 13 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Keenan Allen | WR | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 6 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Ashton Dulin | WR | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | 2 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| David Montgomery | HB | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 18 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Cade Otton | TE | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Taysom Hill | TE | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riq Woolen | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Josiah Trotter | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Fred Warner | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mekhi Blackmon | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Hughes | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Jones | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Fuller | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eric Stokes | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenny Clark | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamel Dean | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jakobe Thomas | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison Smith | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Taaffe | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Amik Robertson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Genesis Smith | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derwin James Jr | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Jones | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daiyan Henley | WILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Shrader | K | 1 | 1 | 2 | 27 |
| Ryan Fitzgerald | K | 2 | 2 | 2 | 53 |
| Rigoberto Sanchez | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

