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Jets coach reveals blunt message to rookie receiver after huge touchdown blunder in win over Houston

The Jets from New York had two jaw-dropping touchdowns in Thursday night’s win over the Houston Texans, but one of those scores was called back thanks to a huge blunder by rookie wide receiver Malachi Corley.

Corley, who was drafted by the Jets in the third round of the 2024 NFL Draft, scored his first professional touchdown in the first half of Thursday’s scoreless game, but officials ultimately overturned the on-field call after replays showed Corley released the ball before crossing the goal line.

Malachi Corley drops the ball

New York Jets wide receiver Malachi Corley, No. 14, drops the ball before scoring a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Houston Texans on Thursday, Oct. 31, 2024, in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II))

The early celebration mishap resulted in a touchback and turnover as the ball had rolled out of the side of the end zone.

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The colossal blunder was another deflating moment for the Jets organization, which had already undergone massive changes and was hoping to avoid a six-game slide.

“Definitely frustrating, to be honest, and angry at the same time,” interim head coach Jeff Ulbrich said of his post-game mentality.

“But what a great opportunity for this kid to grow and learn from. I promise you that in 10 years, if he’s still in this league, this will never happen again.”

Jeff Ulbrich looks inside

New York Jets interim head coach Jeff Ulbrich coaches against the Houston Texans during the fourth quarter at MetLife Stadium. (Brad Penner-Imagn images)

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In a surprising turn of events, the Jets’ offense had a huge turnaround in the second half, snapping their bad streak with a 21-13 victory. over Houston.

However, Ulbrich has no plans to let Corley’s mistake pass by.

When Ulbrich was asked about his message to the young receiver during his postgame presser, he was blunt.

“First of all, you can’t do that, and second of all, you owe us.”

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Fortunately for the Jets, the mistake was overshadowed by Garrett Wilsons incredible 26-yard touchdown catch early in the fourth quarter that drew comparisons to Odell Beckham Jr.’s iconic one-handed catch. in 2014.

Garrett Wilson grabbed with one hand

New York Jets wide receiver Garrett Wilson, #5, catches a touchdown pass while defended by Houston Texans cornerback Kamari Lassiter, #4, during the second half at MetLife Stadium. (Ed Mulholland-Imagn images)

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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