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NFL world reacts to Jets' epic choke vs. Raiders

Originally posted on Sportsnaut | By Matt Johnson | Last updated 12/6/20

The New York Jets were seconds away from their first victory of the NFL season in Week 13, and also on the brink of potentially losing out on Trevor Lawrence. Everything changed with 13 seconds left on a play that might go down in team history.

After forcing a fourth-down stop against the Las Vegas Raiders to preserve a 28-24 lead with 97 seconds left, New York got the football back with a chance to put the game away. Instead of sealing the victory, the Jets went three-and-out to give Las Vegas new life.

Derek Carr connected with tight end Darren Waller immediately, capping off a 200-yard performance for the tight end. Following a missed Hail Mary into the end zone, Carr got one more shot from New York’s 46-yard line. It was a moment that fans won’t soon forget.

#LOLJETS pic.twitter.com/KLq8NC6pyG
— Sportsnaut (@Sportsnaut) December 6, 2020

New York’s defense basically abandoned Henry Ruggs, leaving him in the perfect spot to haul in the game-winning touchdown. As the Raiders celebrated their improbable comeback, the sports world exploded at the most fitting finish from the New York Jets this season.

Live look at Trevor Lawrence this minute of this game pic.twitter.com/RmK6wtrRTa
— Bobby Koch (@RekedFantasy) December 6, 2020

I just landed from another planet. Could you please explain the New York Jets to me? OK, watch the last two minutes of this game.
— Sam Farmer (@LATimesfarmer) December 6, 2020

Jets in Cover Lawrence there on the Raiders touchdown.
— Conor Orr (@ConorOrr) December 6, 2020

LOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!
— M.G. (@MarcasG) December 6, 2020

The #Jets have lost the lead …. and won? pic.twitter.com/IJ3AuSbJmR
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) December 6, 2020

pic.twitter.com/j8O3GWHgPU
— RichardJohnson (@RJ_Writes) December 6, 2020

A miracle finish!!! pic.twitter.com/kfd7pF63TB
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) December 6, 2020

JETS I’m crying
— Jon Ledyard (@LedyardNFLDraft) December 6, 2020

When you absolutely have to have Trevor Lawrence. I'm sure there won't be any conspiracy theories about that play…
— Andy Herman (@AndyHermanNFL) December 6, 2020

The New York Jets will head into Week 13 with an 0-12 record, just four losses shy of a winless season and the right to draft Trevor Lawrence with the No. 1 pick in the 2021 NFL Draft. Given how bad this team looks, they probably deserve the pick.

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