The New York Jets topped the Atlanta Falcons, 24-16, within the ultimate recreation of preseason Week 2. 

Atlanta took a 16-Zero lead within the first half behind environment friendly performances from each Marcus Mariota (6 of 10 for 132 yards and a landing) and Desmond Ridder (10 of 13 for 143 yards), however New York rallied for a late-second-quarter discipline purpose drive after which staged a post-halftime comeback as soon as the deep backups entered the sport.

The Jets acquired their touchdowns courtesy of huge receiver Lawrence Cager on a 34-yard crossing route, working again La’Mical Perine on a seven-yard run that he bounced to the sting out of a crowded field, and edge rusher Bradlee Anae on a fumble restoration that he took to the home to present New York the lead for good. Atlanta had one final probability to tie the sport towards the tip of the fourth quarter, however Felipe Franks’ move sailed over the top of tight finish Anthony Firkser and went out of bounds. 

Why the Jets received

Nicely, largely as a result of their third-string offense discovered a option to transfer the ball, and Atlanta’s didn’t. It started with a drive late within the first half, on which Denzel Mims made the massive play to get the group into discipline purpose vary. After halftime, Chris Streveler made some performs together with his arm and his legs, together with a landing toss to Cager and a number of scrambles that stored drives alive. In the meantime, New York’s protection held Franks to simply 2 of 6 passing for eight yards after giving up 275 yards to Mariota and Ridder on simply 23 makes an attempt. 

Why the Falcons misplaced

Franks and the third-string offense acquired utterly shut down by the Jets protection, whereas Streveler was capable of finding some holes in Atlanta’s protection unit that weren’t out there to Mike White for a lot of the primary half. Plus, Atlanta’s offensive line did not create any dashing lanes for Caleb Huntley, who was repeatedly stopped at or across the line of scrimmage, together with on a few short-yardage alternatives. Plus, Franks was not correct when counted on to throw the ball. 

Spotlight play

With New York holding a 1-point lead early within the fourth quarter, the Falcons confronted a third-and-Eight from their very own 40-yard line. That is when Anae made what turned out to be the game-clinching play. 

Anae did a superb job not biting too exhausting on Franks’ play-action pretend and sticking with the quarterback as he tried to scramble out to the left facet. He dove and acquired sufficient of Franks’ legs to get the quarterback to the bottom, the place his try and brace his fall with the soccer resulted in a fumble. From there, all Anae needed to do was decide it up and take it to the tip zone himself. 

What’s subsequent

The Jets sq. off in opposition to their MetLife Stadium brethren, the New York Giants, of their ultimate preseason recreation of the 2022 season. The Jets are technically the house group for that matchup, for no matter that is value. They will look to enhance to 3-Zero of their tune-up video games earlier than preparing for the Ravens in Week 1. 

The Falcons host the Jacksonville Jaguars of their ultimate preseason contest. That recreation will happen Saturday at Three p.m. They will then have a bit greater than two weeks to prepare for his or her season opener in opposition to the division rival New Orleans Saints.