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Houston Texans 13-21 New York Jets: Garrett Wilson acrobatics inspire Jets to comeback victory

Garrett Wilson made two spectacular touchdown catches as the New York Jets ended their five-game losing streak with a 21-13 comeback victory over the Houston Texans.

Star quarterback Aaron Rodgers was also influential, completing 22 of 32 passes for 211 yards and three touchdown passes as the Jets won for the first time since September.

It was also the Jets’ first win under interim coach Jeff Ulbrich, moving them into second place in the AFC East.

The highlight was two acrobatic one-handed catches by Wilson in the third and fourth quarters.

His first take early in the third quarter evened the scores. The second was even more impressive: Wilson leapt split-legged to meet Rodgers’ 26-yard pass at the back of the end zone.

It was originally ruled an incomplete pass because Wilson failed to put both feet on the ground in the end zone, but the decision was overturned after a video review.

New York trailed 7-0 at halftime after a slow opening. Rodgers completed just seven of 14 pass attempts for 32 yards – a career low in the first half.

Rookie receiver Malachi Corley also had a touchdown ruled out after a video review showed his premature celebration caused him to drop the ball short of the goal line.

Joe Mixon scored the lone touchdown in response for the Texans, who remain atop the AFC South despite a third loss of the season.