Final score: Jets 21, Texans 14
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Rookie quarterback Zach Wilson rushed for a 4-yard touchdown and the New York Jets prevailed 21-14 over the Houston Texans Sunday afternoon at NRG Stadium.
Wilson completed 14 passes on 24 attempts for 145 yards and an interception. However, he rushed two times for three yards and a touchdown.
Quarterback Tyrod Taylor threw for two touchdowns, but could not get to 200 yards passing. The former 2015 Pro Bowler went 17-of-26 for 158 yards, two touchdowns, and an interception.
Here is everything we know about Week 12.
Keys to the game
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Quarterback Tyrod Taylor did not protect the football as he had an interception. The Texans were only able to even the turnover battle 1-1, as they failed to corral a loose ball on a Zach Wilson sack. The Texans also finished with 202 yard total offense and lost the time of possession 26:18 to 33:42. Houston also went 1-2 in the red zone with Taylor’s key interception happening in the red zone.
It was over when...
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On a fourth-and-8 from the Houston 16-yard line with 8:26 in the third quarter, the Jets kicked a 34-yard filed goal. DT Ross Blacklock committed leveraging, which resulted in an automatic first down. Instead of tying the game 14-14, the Jets continued the drive and capped it off with QB Zach Wilson scoring a 4-yard touchdown. It was starting to settle in that it was “happening again” to the Texans.
Players of the game
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Zach Wilson: 14/24, 145 yards, INT; 2 carries, 3 yards, TD
Austin Walter: 9 carries, 38 yards, TD
Elijah Moore: 4 catches, 46 yards
Jacob Martin: 2 tackles, 1.0 sack, quarterback hit, tackle for loss
Injury report
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Defensive lineman DeMarcus Walker was questionable to return with a hamstring injury.
Guard Justin McCray was evaluated for a concussion.
Defensive tackle Roy Lopez was questionable with a foot injury, but he came back into the game.
What's next?
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The Jets improve to 3-8 and will go home to host the Philadelphia Eagles, who they have never beaten in franchise history.
Houston goes to 2-9 and will host the Indianapolis Colts at NRG Stadium.
