New York
Jets
1-2
31
FINAL
26
Atlanta
Falcons
1-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 11 matchup, the New York Jets narrowly defeated the Atlanta Falcons by a score of 31-26, tightening their grip on the playoff race. Both teams entered the game seeking to bolster their postseason hopes, but it was the Jets who ultimately emerged victorious in a tightly contested battle.
Leading the charge for the Jets was quarterback Jalen Milroe, who threw for 361 yards and four touchdowns, showcasing his ability to stretch the field and connect with his receivers. Kenyon Sadiq also made a significant impact, racking up 149 receiving yards and proving to be a reliable target throughout the game. On the ground, Bijan Robinson of the Falcons was a standout performer, rushing for 143 yards, but it ultimately wasn't enough to secure the win.
Defensively, the Jets were relentless, with David Bailey recording five total tackles and a remarkable three sacks, disrupting the Falcons' offensive rhythm. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Bailey's pressure on the quarterback led to a crucial turnover, allowing the Jets to maintain their lead and seal the game. Despite two interceptions from Julio Humphrey of the Falcons, the Jets' defense made key stops when it mattered most, enabling them to hold off Atlanta's late-game surge.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Milroe | QB | 28 | 16 | 57% | 361 | 4 | 5 | 101.7 |
| Arch Manning | QB | 22 | 11 | 50% | 264 | 1 | 2 | 71.0 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 16 | 143 | 8.9 | 17 | 1 | 93 | 0 |
| Jalen Milroe | QB | 3 | 51 | 17.0 | — | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 6 | 41 | 6.8 | 14 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Ryan Wingo | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenyon Sadiq | TE | 6 | 149 | 24.8 | 24 | 1 | 65 | 1 |
| Adonai Mitchell | WR | 4 | 101 | 25.3 | 20 | 1 | 41 | 1 |
| Garrett Wilson | WR | 4 | 101 | 25.3 | 32 | 2 | 54 | 1 |
| Zachariah Branch | WR | 2 | 84 | 42.0 | 10 | 1 | 46 | 0 |
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 2 | 68 | 34.0 | 66 | 0 | 53 | 0 |
| Kyle Pitts Sr | TE | 4 | 68 | 17.0 | 38 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Ryan Wingo | WR | 3 | 44 | 14.7 | 30 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | 6 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Bailey | REDG | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Julio Humphrey | CB | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Zabien Brown | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Evan Johnson | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Avieon Terrell | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Julian Love | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Divine Deablo | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalon Walker | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier Watts | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chop Robinson | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leonard Moore | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Andre Cisco | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DaQuan Jones | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suntarine Perkins | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dane Belton | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Malachi Moore | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jarvis Brownlee Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D'Angelo Ponds | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harold Perkins Jr. | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dezz Ricks | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Harris | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| VJ Payne | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Billy Bowman Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Dorlus | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tyler Baron | REDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tate Sandell | K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 60 |
| Peyton Woodring | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brock Taylor | K | 4 | 4 | 2 | 49 |

