The Las Vegas Raiders just snatched back the lead at MetLife Stadium, with Kirk Cousins hitting Jalen Nailor for a two-yard touchdown. That score, coming with just 11:33 left in the fourth quarter, puts the Raiders up 35-30 over the New York Jets. It marks the first time the Raiders have been in front since early in the second quarter, and man, does it feel like a gut punch for the Jets.
Cousins Is Heating Up When It Matters Most
Cousins is absolutely dialed in, racking up three touchdown passes on the day and even adding another score with his legs. Talk about a quarterback making plays! His biggest bomb on that last scoring drive was a short pass to running back Ashton Jeanty, who took it 45 yards. Jeanty stumbled, got back up without being touched, and then just took off. That kind of heads-up play is killer.
Jets’ Defense Can’t Stop The Bleeding
Defense has been a real problem for both squads out there, but the Raiders are the ones capitalizing on the Jets’ glaring shortcomings. The Jets looked unstoppable early on, scoring on their first six possessions. But then, disaster struck. A penalty followed by a sack left them staring at a second-and-27, forcing a punt on their last possession. Now, they’ve *got* to find their offensive rhythm again.
This game is on the line, and the Jets have to dig deep. They need to get back in their groove, or they’ll be walking off that field with another L, making it three tough losses in a row.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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