The Jets’ offense is going to be shorthanded for Sunday afternoon’s division rival meeting with the Patriots, but Gang Green just got a huge boost on that side of the ball. Rookie wide receiver Omar Cooper Jr. is expected to return to the lineup after missing four games straight because of a high-ankle sprain. Remember, that kid went down with the injury on the very tail-end of his first career reception, a sick 30-yard catch and run deep down the field during the season opener.
This Is Cooper’s Moment to Shine
New York’s offense has been scrambling to find a true partner for Garrett Wilson ever since that opener. We all thought Adonai Mitchell would slide right into that role in his first full year, but he’s been stuck on the sidelines for weeks with a nagging finger injury. Mitchell’s not ready to come back yet, opting for a procedure, which means Cooper has a pretty massive opportunity staring him down right away. Having him and fellow rookie Kenyon Sadiq back healthy is massive for taking some pressure off Wilson, especially with top Patriots corner Christian Gonzalez likely glued to him this week. The Jets are coming off a much-needed win at home against the Cleveland Browns, but let’s be real: they’re still sitting at 2-3 and are a dismal 27th in the entire league in scoring. If Cooper can stay healthy, he could become a regular in the passing game faster than anyone expected.
That Run-After-Catch Magic Is What They Need
Look, Cooper had a bit of a rough start during his first pro camp with Gang Green. But he just kept grinding and growing as the regular season got closer. Head coach Aaron Glenn and the whole staff had nothing but good things to say about the Indiana product, and he even got the start as their third receiver in the season opener. Yeah, he only logged that one catch before going down, but man, did he make it count! He hauled in a four-yard pass, then twisted and turned, juking his way for another 26 yards down the field, practically putting the Jets deep into the enemy red zone. That run-after-catch ability he showed off so much in college? That’s exactly the kind of big-play potential this team has been begging for.
The Jets’ offense is still missing some key pieces and desperately needs a shot in the arm. All eyes are on Sunday afternoon’s division rivalry game against the Patriots. Can Cooper step up and give them that spark, proving he’s the big-play threat this 2-3 team needs to turn their season around? We’re about to find out.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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