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Texans vs. Jets score, live updates: Houston leads 7–0 at half, Aaron Rodgers throws for 32 yards
Before the season, this matchup looked like it might be between playoff contenders, but the Jets' fortunes have changed
The Houston Texans' 2024 start has picked up right where the 2023 season left off. Houston won the AFC South last year and is out to a two-game lead in the division over the Colts halfway through the season, and the Texans have already swept Indianapolis, so they hold the tiebreaker over the only other team in the division without a losing record. C.J. Stroud is among the league leaders in passing yards once again, but he'll be without one of his top targets for the rest of the year, with Stefon Diggs out with a torn ACL.
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How to watch Texans vs. Jets Thursday Night Football
Time: 8:15 p.m. ET
Location: MetLife Stadium | East Rutherford, N.J.
Streaming: Amazon Prime Video
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Davante Adams' 4th down catch
Here's the play on which Davante Adams may have been injured. A 17-yard catch for a first down, but he took a big hit.
Davante Adams just got a formal introduction to MetLife. pic.twitter.com/1LgVK5jZla
— Sean Joseph (@sjoseph_sports) November 1, 2024
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Davante Adams in the medical tent
Davante Adams appeared to be all right on the sideline. But Prime Video's Kaylee Hartung reports that a staffer asked for his helmet and escorted him to the medical tent to be checked out.
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Jets get a 4th down
Jets go for it on 4th-and-2 from the Houston 48 and convert with Aaron Rodgers hitting Davante Adams for a 17-yard gain.
However, Adams was shaken up on the tackle.
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Field goal: Texans 10, Jets 7
Houston drives only 20 yards for its opening drive of the second half, but it's enough for Ka'imi Fairbairn to kick a 54-yard field goal.
Texans retake the lead, 10–7.
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TOUCHDOWN, Jets
In one drive, the Jets look better than they did during the entire first half.
Garrett Wilson scores on a 21-yard catch and run from Aaron Rodgers. That finishes an 11-play, 70-yard drive to open the second half.
ONE-HANDED GARRETT WILSON TOUCHDOWN 🚨#HOUvsNYJ on @NFLonPrime pic.twitter.com/rvDWanuax5
— New York Jets (@nyjets) November 1, 2024
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Texans' Will Anderson questionable to return
Will Anderson is questionable to return for Houston with a left leg injury, reports Prime Video's Kaylee Hartung.
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Jets get ball to begin 2nd half
Breece Hall and Braelon Allen are helping the Jets drive to begin the second half. The two running backs have combined for 18 yards.
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Ryan Fitzpatrick takes cayenne pepper shot at Aaron Rodgers
Prime Video's Ryan Fitzpatrick teased Aaron Rodgers about his cayenne pepper/water beverage, saying he's playing like he got cayenne pepper in his eye.
Aaron Rodgers says Thomas Morstead has introduced him to "the fountain of youth" -- cayenne pepper and water. Rodgers says he's "gassing up" with it and feels great physically this week.
Cayenne pepper and water can have several health benefits, including pain relief. Full…— Rich Cimini (@RichCimini) October 29, 2024
Worth mentioning again that Rodgers has 32 yards passing at halftime.
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Halftime: Texans 7, Jets 0 - Aaron Rodgers 32 yards passing
Texans lead the Jets 7–0 at halftime in a game Al Michaels said feels like it's in quicksand.
Halftime Stats
Texans : 201 yards offense
C.J. Stroud 7-16, 115 yards
Joe Mixon 91 yards, 1 TD, 17 carries
Tank Dell 4 catches, 70 yards
Jets : 69 yards offense
Aaron Rodgers 7-14, 32 yards
Breece Hall 37 yards, 6 rushes
Davante Adams 4 catches, 25 yards
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Texans' 56-yard field goal is no good
Ka'imi Fairbairn misses a 56-yard field goal attempt, kicking it wide right.
A Ka'imi Fairbairn missed 56-yarder sets the #Jets up with good field position in the waning moments of the first half.
— Sam Warren (@samwarren_3) November 1, 2024
Jets take over at the Houston 46, giving them a shot at a field goal before the half.
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C.J. Stroud sacked
C.J. Stroud was sacked on 3rd-and-10 by Solomon Thomas. Stroud appeared to be injured on the play, but walked off the field without help.
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31-yard catch for Tank Dell
Houston is driving to one more score before the half. C.J. Stroud hits Tank Dell for a 31-yard catch-and run to the Jets' 34-yard line.
It turns out that Tanks are fast#HOUvsNYJ on Prime Video
Also streaming on #NFLPlus pic.twitter.com/dG2lytpglz— NFL (@NFL) November 1, 2024
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Jets will not tie in 1st half
Aaron Rodgers is sacked by Denico Autry — his second of the game — on 3rd-and-10, meaning the Jets have to punt.
Danielle Hunter and Denico Autry tag team for the @HoustonTexans sack!#HOUvsNYJ on Prime Video
Also streaming on #NFLPlus pic.twitter.com/BVzDoi49gK— NFL (@NFL) November 1, 2024
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Two-minute warning
Can the Jets tie the game before halftime?
— CJ Fogler 🫡 (@cjzero) November 1, 2024
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Joe Mixon, 85 yards rushing so far
Joe Mixon scored the Texans' first touchdown and he also has 85 yards rushing in the first half on 15 carries.
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TOUCHDOWN, Texans
Following a 14-yard pass from C.J. Stroud to Tank Dell that gave Houston 1st-and-goal from the 3-yard line, Joe Mixon runs it in for the score and a 7–0 lead.
Needed 12. Stroud and Dell connect for 14!
Stroud with a DART to Robert Woods 🎯#HOUvsNYJ on Prime Video
Also streaming on #NFLPlus pic.twitter.com/u32w3aL2vr— NFL (@NFL) November 1, 2024
Joe Mixon in for SIX!
Stroud with a DART to Robert Woods 🎯#HOUvsNYJ on Prime Video
Also streaming on #NFLPlus pic.twitter.com/lweHAVCsy7— NFL (@NFL) November 1, 2024
That finished off a 14-play, 98-yard drive for the Texans. The drive took 8:23 off the clock.
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Jets' Will McDonald down
Jets defensive end Will McDonald IV is down and needed some help off the field after going down on a run by Joe Mixon.
On replay, it appeared to be a non-contact injury for McDonald.
New York is racking up some injuries tonight with D.J. Reed and Solomon Thomas also sidelined.
Texans LG Kenyon Green in X-ray room for shoulder, per @KayleeHartung.
D.J. Reed being evaluated by independent neurologist for concussion. Solomon Thomas questionable to return with knee.— Jori Epstein (@JoriEpstein) November 1, 2024
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Nice catch by Robert Woods
C.J. Stroud hits Robert Woods up the right sideline for a 32-yard gain. Great footwork by Woods to make the catch stand.
Stroud with a DART to Robert Woods 🎯#HOUvsNYJ on Prime Video
Also streaming on #NFLPlus pic.twitter.com/uhEmngR4IR— NFL (@NFL) November 1, 2024
That makes up for a Joe Mixon 10-yard run that was wiped out by a holding penalty.
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A look at Tyler Conkllin drop - not a fumble
Is this a #Jets catch and a fumble?#HOUvsNYJ pic.twitter.com/jNXpc1EDAO
— Mike McDaniel (@MikMcDaniel) November 1, 2024
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Jets' Thomas Morstead with a 75-yard punt
At least the Jets' special teams are playing special. Thomas Morstead gets a 75-yard punt, pinning the Texans at their 2-yard line.
🚨 75-YARD PUNT 🚨#HOUvsNYJ on Prime Video
Also streaming on #NFLPlus pic.twitter.com/zb8toHaJbF— NFL (@NFL) November 1, 2024
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Incomplete pass, no fumble recovery for Texans
The Texans appeared to have a fumble recovery for a touchdown by Neville Hewitt.
But officials are reviewing whether or not it's an incomplete pass with Tyler Conklin not having control of the ball before he turned upfield
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Closer look at the Malachi Corley drop
I THINK HE DROPPED IT BEFORE SCORING pic.twitter.com/PQkG990Emq
— Mr Matthew CFB (@MrMatthew_CFB) November 1, 2024
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No touchdown for Jets
After review, officials say Malachi Corley did indeed drop the ball before he crossed the goal line. The ball rolled through the back of the end zone, making it a touchback for the Texans.
TOUCHBACK! 😳#TNFonPrime pic.twitter.com/2l8Xt5Q2P9
— NFL on Prime Video (@NFLonPrime) November 1, 2024
This is a play we seem to see every week now, more in college football than the NFL.
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Malachi Corley scores - or did he?
Malachi Corley appears to score a touchdown for the Jets. But officials are reviewing whether or not he dropped the ball before crossing the goal line.
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Facemask penalty on Texans
On 1st-and-10 from the Houston 34, the Texans' Folorunso Fatukasi is called for a facemask penalty while tackling Breece Hall. That puts the Jets inside the red zone as the first quarter ends.
Referee thought Sam Darnold decided to just twist his own head off. No facemask. Just Darnold trying to go full Exorcist out there. Yikes. pic.twitter.com/ba7EDjodAQ
— Michael Hurley (@michaelFhurley) October 25, 2024
Kirk Herbstreit brings up the facemask penalty that wasn't called on the Rams' Bryce Young at the end of last week's TNF game versus the Vikings. Sam Darnold was probably yelling at his TV too.
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Will Anderson back in
Will Anderson returns to the game. According to Prime Video's Kaylee Hartung, his left ankle got some heavier tape.
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Will Anderson appears to be OK
Will Anderson went into the medical tent on their previous defensive series.
But he's moving around on the sideline, testing his forward and lateral movements. He appears to be OK, but has not yet returned to the game.
This is encouraging for Will Anderson. pic.twitter.com/UVzLc6T3db
— Jori Epstein (@JoriEpstein) November 1, 2024
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3-and-out for Texans
Joe Mixon had a 17-yard run on 2nd-and-3, but a holding penalty on Cade Stover brings that play back.
On the next play, C.J. Stroud is sacked again. And on 3rd-and-15, he throws incomplete.
Quinnen Williams keeps causing problems. Another @nyjets sack.#HOUvsNYJ on Prime Video
Also streaming on #NFLPlus pic.twitter.com/H75ZLCwbzx— NFL (@NFL) November 1, 2024
A 52-yard Tommy Townsend punt gives the Jets the ball back at their 31-yard-line.
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Jets fans already booing the home team
Jets have to punt after Aaron Rodgers throws incomplete to Mike Williams on 3rd-and-9. The fans at MetLife Stadium come with the boos. Tough crowd!
Love to see Jets fans getting into Halloween spirit.
Hearing tons of “boo’s” from the crowd already. 👻— Brendan Walker (@BWalkerNFL) November 1, 2024
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Texans fumble, recovered by Jets
Houston drove into the red zone on a 29-yard run by Joe Mixon.
Joe Mixon was not going down easy 😤#HOUvsNYJ on Prime Video
Also streaming on #NFLPlus pic.twitter.com/8yKMGyhwMU— NFL (@NFL) November 1, 2024
However, C.J. Stroud is sacked by Quinnen Williams and fumbles. Will McDonald recovers for the Jets.
Strip. Fumble. @nyjets ball!#HOUvsNYJ on Prime Video
Also streaming on #NFLPlus pic.twitter.com/avI0Tt4UQ1— NFL (@NFL) November 1, 2024
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Jets' Solomon Thomas being checked in medical tent
Solomon Thomas was down on the field after a 6-yard run by Joe Mixon. But he was able to leave the field on his own after being looked at by trainers.
Solomon Thomas able to walk off after medical evaluation. Now in blue tent. pic.twitter.com/qMe0A1MlNY
— Jori Epstein (@JoriEpstein) November 1, 2024
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Roughing the kicker gives Texans a 1st down
The Jets' defense put the Texans in a 4th-and-21 and Houston punted. But Irvin Charles is called for roughing the kicker after running into Texans punter Tommy Townsend.
First down for Houston at the Jets' 49-yard
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C.J. Stroud gets sacked too
It's C.J. Stroud's turn to be sacked. D.J. Reed comes off the corner to make the play for an eight-yard loss.
The corner blitz gets home! D.J. Reed with the @nyjets sack 💪#HOUvsNYJ on Prime Video
Also streaming on #NFLPlus pic.twitter.com/V8YW9BF6qE— NFL (@NFL) November 1, 2024
Stroud throws incomplete on 3rd-and-21 and the Texans will punt.
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Aaron Rodgers sacked
Jets go 3-and-out on their first possession. Aaron Rodgers is sacked by Denico Autry for a nine-yard loss.
Denico Autry gets through for the @HoustonTexans sack on 3rd down!#HOUvsNYJ on Prime Video
Also streaming on #NFLPlus pic.twitter.com/2XQGVbX27p— NFL (@NFL) November 1, 2024
Thomas Morstead punts 51 yards and the Texans take over at their 47-yard line.
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Haason Reddick makes his presence known
Facing pressure from Haason Reddick, C.J. Stroud throws an incomplete pass on 3rd-and-4 from the Houston 43-yard line.
Reddick couldn't bring down Stroud on third down, but disrupted the play enough to force the incomplete and force the Texans to punt. And we're about to find out if Cayenne Pepper Rodgers is really as mobile as he claimed to be.
— Andy Vasquez (@andy_vasquez) November 1, 2024
Tommy Townsend punts 46 yards and the Jets take over at their 11-yard line.
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Tank Dell 16-yard reception
On 3rd-and-5, C.J. Stroud hits Tank Dell over the middle for a 16-yard gain and a first down.
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Texans get the ball first
Jets won the coin toss and defer. So the Texans offense and C.J. Stroud will take the field first.
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Aaron Rodgers' more conventional warmup
Aaron Rodgers warming up ahead of tonight's matchup: pic.twitter.com/wALEWAtb9m
— Jets Videos (@snyjets) October 31, 2024
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Better warmup?
C.J. Stroud's golf swing or Dak Prescott's hip whip?
C.J. Stroud's getting loose for primetime!#TNFonPrime | @HoustonTexans pic.twitter.com/R10OnJoyCi
— NFL on Prime Video (@NFLonPrime) October 31, 2024
What song is @dak listening to when he does this? pic.twitter.com/06eKB609e5
— Sunday Night Football on NBC (@SNFonNBC) November 11, 2019
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Happy Halloween!
no one does it better than @quincywilliams_ 🃏 pic.twitter.com/LozZRA7H6i
— New York Jets (@nyjets) October 31, 2024
Ashtyn & Chazz? Nah…
Mario & Luigi 🙂↕️ pic.twitter.com/2WfXwaGtoy— New York Jets (@nyjets) October 31, 2024
.@Iwill_suceed20 doesn’t miss 🤣 pic.twitter.com/3cPPLleTb4
— New York Jets (@nyjets) October 31, 2024
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Texans, Jets inactives - Week 9, TNF
Inactives for #HOUvsNYJ ⤵️
— New York Jets (@nyjets) October 31, 2024
Our inactives for #HOUvsNYJ ⬇️ pic.twitter.com/tcVfjpTqUk
— Houston Texans (@HoustonTexans) October 31, 2024