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Aaron Rodgers: Garrett Wilson Made 'Game-Changing Play' on 1-Handed TD in Jets' Win

Andrew PetersNovember 1, 2024

EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - OCTOBER 31: Garrett Wilson #5 of the New York Jets catches a pass to score a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Houston Texans, Thursday at MetLife Stadium on October 31, 2024 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images)
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The New York Jets seemed to be on their way to yet another loss after a sluggish first half saw them trailing the Houston Texans heading into the fourth quarter on Thursday.

In desperate need of a touchdown on third-and-long, Aaron Rodgers threw a ball toward Garrett Wilson in the endzone that seemed uncatchable, even for a player of Wilson's caliber. Somehow, the receiver came down with the ball with a spectacular one-handed grab that gave New York a 14-10 lead.

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GARRETT WILSON CATCH OF THE YEAR?!?! 🤯🔥<br><br>TOUCHDOWN JETS.<br><br>(via <a href="https://twitter.com/NFL?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NFL</a>)<a href="https://t.co/SM7m1gJAEz">pic.twitter.com/SM7m1gJAEz</a>

It was more than just another highlight for Wilson. It was a game-changing—perhaps even season-changing—play for the Jets, according to Rodgers.

"I didn't do a whole lot when it comes down to it," Rodgers said. "I just kind of lobbed one up there and he made an unbelievable catch... That was a huge play. The first one was a huge play as well... But that was a game-changing play."

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"Yeah I didn't do a whole lot when it comes down to it, I just lobbed one up there and he made an unbelievable catch... that was a huge play, game-changing play."<br><br>Aaron Rodgers on Garrett Wilson's one-handed touchdown grab: <a href="https://t.co/54QadRftkD">pic.twitter.com/54QadRftkD</a>

Wilson accounted for the Jets' first two touchdowns of the game. His first came in the third quarter when he hauled in a 21-yard touchdown pass, which was also a one-handed grab.

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only one hand required by <a href="https://twitter.com/GarrettWilson_V?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@GarrettWilson_V</a> <a href="https://t.co/ZK0uVmFbp7">pic.twitter.com/ZK0uVmFbp7</a>

Wilson finished with nine receptions for 90 yards and a pair of touchdowns. His new teammate Davante Adams sealed the game with a touchdown late in the fourth and finished with seven receptions for 91 yards and a touchdown.

The Jets came into Thursday's matchup having lost five straight, their playoff hopes dwindling with each loss. They still have a mountain to climb to get back into the playoff picture, but momentum is on their side now, thanks in large part to Wilson's unbelievable catch.