The biggest momentum swing in Sunday’s game between the Jets and Patriots came late in the first half with the Jets up 10-3.
Patriots quarterback Mac Jones threw a pass to his left for wide receiver Tyquan Thornton, but Jets cornerback Michael Carter picked it off and ran 84 yards for a touchdown that sent the MetLife Stadium crowd into a frenzy. Their joy disappeared quickly, however.
Jets defensive end John Franklin-Myers was flagged for roughing Jones and the Patriots went on to kick a field goal before halftime. They would take the lead on the first drive of the second half and they never gave it back before the 22-17 win was in the books.
“I think that’s something I’ll have to see on film,” Jones said. “I knew what I was trying to do with it, and just a little miscommunication, but I can’t have those. Penalties saved us, but definitely want to eliminate those plays and have to watch it and see what we can do better.”
Jones was 24-of-35 for 194 yards, a touchdown and an interception that did stay on the board in his first full game since hurting his ankle in Week Three. He’ll try for a cleaner performance and the same result against the Colts next Sunday.