THE JetsThe offense didn’t have many positives Thursday night.
Justin Fields struggled to get anything going in the passing game, and they totaled just 245 yards of offense in a loss to division rival Patriots.
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One of the only bright spots, however, has been the play of the new WR. John Metchie.
Metchie played a limited role in his Gang Green debut last week against the Browns, but he took advantage of the opportunity to take more snaps this week with Garrett Wilson sidelined with knee injury.
The youngster made his three receptions for a total of 45 yards.
Perhaps his biggest splash came late in the third quarter, when Fields connected with him all alone in the end zone for a 21-yard touchdown to make it a one-score game.
It was Metchie’s second career TD and his first in green.
“It was a good play by everyone,” the WR said. “Of course it starts from the beginning with the o-line and the protection giving Justin the opportunity to get the ball – he threw a good ball and I think they sent the blitz.
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“I just beat the man on a crossing route, I think he fell, and it was just a good football play and it started up front with the o-line blocking and got it all back for sure.”
Metchie’s strong performance is certainly an encouraging sign for a Jets front office that desperately needs someone to accompany Wilson now on IR and out for the next three weeks.
The soon-to-be free agent hasn’t played a big role with the Texans or Eagles, but he’ll definitely get his chance here.
With each passing day, he says his confidence grows in the Jets’ offense, and he’s eager to continue building that chemistry here down the stretch.
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Metchie will look to provide even more spark next weekend against the Ravens.
