Garrett Wilson Shines as Jets Triumph Over Texans and Rescue Malachi Corley from Embarrassment
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**Garrett Wilson Saves the Day and Malachi Corley From Public Humiliation in Jets' Victory Over Texans**
In an eventful matchup, Garrett Wilson's outstanding touchdown receptions helped the Jets secure a 21-13 victory over the Texans, allowing teammate Malachi Corley to avoid becoming the focal point of a major blunder. What could have been a lasting embarrassment for Corley turned into a mere footnote, thanks to Wilson’s brilliance on the field.
Jets interim coach Jeff Ulbrich did not mince words when discussing Corley’s misstep. "Definitely frustrated to be honest - and angry at the same time,'' Ulbrich conveyed to reporters. “But what an amazing opportunity for this kid to grow and learn from. I promise you, 10 years from now when he's still playing in this league, that will never happen again.” Corley's misfortune occurred during the second quarter's opening play. Sprinting towards the end zone on a reverse, he dropped the ball prematurely as he began to celebrate, a mistake that could have cost the team dearly.
Ulbrich, who had just celebrated his first victory as head coach, shared his immediate reaction with Corley. "First of all, you can't do that,'' he said. The play was especially noteworthy as it was only Corley's second offensive touch since joining the team from Western Kentucky.
Quarterback Aaron Rodgers also weighed in on the incident. During the Amazon postgame show, Rodgers remarked, "I said we needed to score 28-30 points. Tonight, I am counting 28. We scored 21 and we had another... uhh miss at the goal line, but I am proud of the way we responded in the second half." His comments highlight the missed opportunity but also the Jets' resilience in overcoming the mistake.
With this win bringing their record to 3-6, the Jets now set their sights on their next opponents, the Cardinals, as they strive to turn their season around. The victory over the Texans not only gave the team a much-needed boost but also provided a valuable lesson for their rookie player.