“Mr. August” struck one last time for the Jets
Drama in the Snoopy Bowl? Good grief!
Fourth quarter Chris Streveler, dubbed “Mr. August” by CBS play-by-play man Ian Eagle, allowed the New York Jets to end the 2022 preseason on the perfect note. Streveler led a 10-play, 76-yard drive that ended on his five-yard touchdown pass to Calvin Jackson Jr. It allowed the Jets (3-0) to earn a perfect exhibition mark and prevail in a 31-27 triumph over the New York Giants in the annual get-together between the East Rutherford roommates. Streveler led a comeback victory in each of the three preseason tilts.
With Joe Flacco in tow, the Jets appeared to have a strong trek to the end zone rolling on their opening possessions, going 46 yards on 10 plays. Alas, the last play turned out to be deadly, as a lost Michael Carter fumble forced by Micah McFadden stifled any scoreboard progress.
.@Giants defense forces a fumble and stops the Jets momentum! 💪
📺: #NYGvsNYJ on @NFLNetwork (check local listings)
📱: Stream on NFL+ https://t.co/B3kgWXfOOG pic.twitter.com/huX1gOspbq— NFL (@NFL) August 28, 2022
The Jets’ defense, however, put up a strong effort as the team allowed only 98 yards in the first half against a Giants group that mostly played its primary backups. Micheal Clemons raised the pressure on a hit that shook up quarterback Tyrod Taylor (who was carted off with a back injury) while Michael Carter II and Quinnen Williams shared a sack.
Imagine evading a quick pressure from Jermaine Johnson just to have Michael Clemons chase you down! Sheesh! pic.twitter.com/VtDYepkfPe
— Full-Time Dame 💰 (@DP_NFL) August 28, 2022
.@mcarter2nd & @QuinnenWilliams getting there QUICKLY
📺 NFLN/WCBS pic.twitter.com/ECuswB6H2F
— New York Jets (@nyjets) August 28, 2022
Carter later made up for his offensive namesake’s turnover by earning one of his own, intercepting Taylor before his exit. Kwon Alexander also joined Clemons in the big hit party, taking down Antonio Williams in viral fashion.
this was impressive by Michael Carter II. really showed off his athleticism. he got UP to get this ball pic.twitter.com/ZwS7MKvenN
— Jack (@jackstollow) August 28, 2022
Kwon Alexander with the massive hit stickpic.twitter.com/TUERDCe2zS
— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) August 28, 2022
As for scoring, the Jets took a 17-10 lead thanks to touchdown passes from Mike White, who found Braxton Berrios and Jeff Smith 21 and 19 yards out, respectively. The Giants previously took a 10-7 advantage thanks to Austin Calitro’s pick-six that victimized Flacco.
Braxton Berrios takes the WR screen from Mike White and scampers in for the #Jets first TD vs. the Jints. (Nice first broken tackle.)
📺 @nyjetspic.twitter.com/4q4Kx1zXIH
— Jets X-Factor (@jetsxfactor) August 28, 2022
Mike White finds Jeff Smith II for the TD at the end of the half!pic.twitter.com/bCdjOL0qC3
— NFL Network (@nflnetwork) August 28, 2022
Wrong team.pic.twitter.com/X2PcOSxU0P
— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) August 28, 2022
Gang Green’s offensive success in the latter half stemmed from what could be Denzel Mims‘s final hours in a Jets uniform. The embattled second-round pick caught all of his first six targets including a 29-yard touchdown grab from Chris Streveler. It was a counter to two Big Blue scores, as Jashaun Corbin scored from a yard out before Austin Allen earned an 18-yard scoring tally at the onset of the final frame.
#Jets WR Denzel Mims, who recently requested a trade, has 6 receptions for 91 yards and this TD today vs. the Giants.
Showing the Jets and the rest of the league what he's got.pic.twitter.com/7JMNsbm0Ko
— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) August 28, 2022
Jashaun Corbin never gave up 😤
(via @Giants) pic.twitter.com/dfsGUFbOEU
— Giants Videos (@SNYGiants) August 28, 2022
NICEEEE 🙌
📺: @CBSNewYork/@NFLNetwork pic.twitter.com/CyhrxEwYld
— New York Giants (@Giants) August 28, 2022
Though the Giants appeared to secure the victory with a Ryan Santoso field just before the two-minute warning, Streveler had one last bit of summer magic. He drove the Jets to a game-winning touchdown that sent the green sections of East Rutherford, including a smiling Zach Wilson, into hysterics. On fourth-and-goal, Streveler found Calvin Jackson Jr. for a five-yard tally.
HE DID IT AGAIN FOLKS@cstrevy | @PrimetimeCeej | #NYGvsNYJ on NFLN/WCBS pic.twitter.com/PNGyboLenM
— New York Jets (@nyjets) August 28, 2022
The Jets’ next action against another team will be for real, as the team will open its 2022-23 regular season against the Baltimore Ravens on Sept. 11 (1 p.m. ET, CBS).
Geoff Magliocchetti is on Twitter @GeoffJMags
