Classic performances from Davante Adams and Aaron Rodgers lead the Jets to a 32-25 victory over the Jaguars

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New York Jets players celebrate after a touchdown in the 2nd half

Davante Adams and Aaron Rodgers gave the New York Jets’ future general manager and head coach something to think about with a look at both the past and possibly the future.

Adams caught nine passes from Rodgers for 198 yards and two touchdowns—all in the second half—and the Jets came back to defeat the Jacksonville Jaguars 32-25, ending a four-game losing streak on Sunday.

Adams grabbed a 71-yard touchdown pass with 3:24 remaining and a 41-yarder that set up Breece Hall’s 1-yard touchdown run with 1:05 to go. In between, he made a spectacular catch along the sideline for a first down.

It was a typical performance from Adams, who became the 12th player in NFL history to record 100 receiving touchdowns. It was also a typical performance from Rodgers, who threw for 289 yards and three touchdowns as the Jets (4-10) scored over 30 points for the first time this season. The 41-year-old quarterback also led the Jets with 45 yards rushing.

Devante Adams runs with the ball in the 2nd half

“Historic, magical,” said Jets interim coach Jeff Ulbrich. “To get his 100th TD… I feel honored to have seen it and to have been here for it. It was an amazing moment for those two guys. Obviously, a lot of ball between them and a lot of touchdowns. So, for them to get that was special.”

Many would not be surprised to see the Jets bring back Rodgers and Adams next season, even though the former Green Bay teammates are set to count nearly $52 million against the Jets’ salary cap in 2025.

After all, they showed their potential together against the Jaguars.

“Oh yeah, today was one of those days in the second half,” Adams said. “Definitely felt very, very similar to the way we used to get it rolling.”

Adams’ 100th touchdown came on a 1-yard fade route in the third quarter. His 101st touchdown was even more impressive. He sprinted down the middle of the field, running past linebacker Devin Lloyd and noticing no safety help from Darnell Savage until it was too late.

Adams was wide open in the flat for the 41-yard gain and was tackled at the 1-yard line. The Jets should have probably taken a knee from there, made Jacksonville use its remaining timeouts, and then kicked a short field goal to win. However, Hall’s touchdown run gave the Jaguars (3-11) a chance to make a late comeback.

“I wanted to be aggressive, and I wanted the points,” Ulbrich said. “I wanted to put the nail in the coffin at the end.”

Mac Jones drove the Jaguars into Jets territory before throwing his second interception of the day. Sauce Gardner’s first pick of the season basically sealed the game.

Aaron Rodgers throws a pass in the 2nd half

Jones completed 31 of 46 passes for 294 yards, with two touchdowns to rookie Brian Thomas Jr. and two interceptions. Thomas had 10 catches for 105 yards. Tight end Brenton Strange caught 11 passes for 73 yards.

Jones seemed to be on his way to improving to 6-0 as a starter against the Jets, and the Jaguars looked like they might win back-to-back games for the first time in 13 months. But Rodgers and Adams had other plans.

The duo has now connected for 81 touchdowns, including playoffs, making them the fourth most successful quarterback-receiver pairing in NFL history. They are just one touchdown behind Dan Marino and Mark Clayton of Miami.

“Aaron is a great quarterback. He’s a Hall of Fame quarterback,” said Jaguars coach Doug Pederson. “They made plays that we didn’t make, and that part’s unfortunate. It comes down to just a couple plays in your season or your game or whatever could be a little bit different.”

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