Did the Jets lose on purpose to the Raiders?
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Did the Jets lose on purpose to the Raiders?
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Seconds away from their first win, the New York Jets took an unnecessary gamble on defense — an all-out blitz that resulted in a touchdown and a 31-28 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday at MetLife Stadium.
How did NY Jets lose?
Without quarterback Mike White, who injured his right forearm on a fluke play, the Jets suffered an energy crisis and imploded on defense in an embarrassing 45-30 loss Thursday night at Lucas Oil Stadium.
Who made the game winning catch for the Raiders against the Jets?
Henry Ruggs III
There was plenty of disbelief emanating from Henry Ruggs III’s game-winning touchdown catch on Sunday. With a four-point lead and the Raiders near midfield with just seconds left to play, the Jets called an all-out blitz on third down.
Did the Jets let the Raiders win?
Las Vegas quarterback Derek Carr and his teammates refused to be embarrassed. Carr threw a perfectly placed 46-yard touchdown pass to Henry Ruggs III with five seconds left, lifting the Raiders to a wild 31-28 victory over the winless Jets on Sunday at MetLife Stadium.
How did the Raiders beat the Jets?
The Raiders beat the Jets by throwing 47 passes and running the ball 25 times. When the Raiders got up 24-13 after their first possession of the third quarter — the only time they were consistent running the ball — it was time to take control.
What is the Jets defense ranked?
Jets Team Rankings
| Team Rankings | Defense Rankings (Allowed) | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | Offense | YDS |
| Team Rankings | 26 | 24 |
What happened at the end of the Raiders Jets game?
The Jets are 0-12 after Raiders receiver Henry Ruggs III burned Jets cornerback Lamar Jackson for a 46-yard touchdown. Ruggs coasted into the end zone with five seconds left, breaking the Jets’ hearts and dealing them yet another loss in the most painful fashion possible. But it wasn’t the only reason the Jets lost.
How did Raiders beat Jets?
Raiders wide receiver Henry Ruggs III catches a 46-yard touchdown pass with five seconds remaining to beat the New York Jets. Raiders wide receiver Henry Ruggs III catches a 46-yard touchdown pass with five seconds remaining to beat the New York Jets.
Did Jets tank the game?
On the play, Jets defensive coordinator Gregg Williams ran an all-out blitz with a spy on Carr, leaving three defensive backs to cover three Raiders’ receivers one-on-one. And according to ESPN”s NFL stats database, it has never happened in this situation.