The Jets from New York sputtered about the attack on the Indianapolis foals on Sunday, they resorted to a trick play to try to keep a drive alive at MetLife Stadium.
The Jets, who trailed 10-0 early in the second quarter, faced fourth-and-1 after the quarterback on their own 39-yard line. Aaron Rodgers narrowly failed to get a first down during a scramble. Interim coach Jeff Ulbrich didn’t hesitate and chose to go for it.
New York was Rodgers in the backless shotgun in the backfield. But as Rodgers went through his pre-snap cadence, tight end Tyler Conklin slid in behind center Joe Tippmann and took the snap, attempting to move the football across the 40-yard line for the first down.
He failed.
Jets go for it on 4th and 1 and try to pull a quick one as Tyler Conklin sneaks in and takes the snap from under center. He’s not going anywhere.
Colt’s ball. pic.twitter.com/jg6pGeg7TC
— Glenn Naughton (@JNRadio_Glenn) November 17, 2024
Before the drive, the Jets had gone three-and-out on their first three drives for the third time this season and had nine total yards. Conklin’s inability to get the first down ensured that New York would go on downs and still not have a first down.
Before the game, the Jets designated offensive lineman Tyron Smith (neck), offensive lineman Jake Hanson (hamstring) and linebacker CJ Mosley (neck) as inactive after declaring all three out due to injury on Friday.
Rookie and first-round pick Olu Fashanu made his first start at left tackle in place of Smith.
New York’s other inactive players were cornerback Jarrick Bernard-Converse, edge rusher Braiden McGregor and running back Israel Abanikanda.
In other transactions, New York activated safety Chuck Clark from injured reserve after he missed four games with a high ankle sprain. The Jets opened his 21-day practice window on Wednesday and he was a full participant all week.
Clark started the game at one of the safety positions as Tony Adams was on the bench.
To make room for Clark, the Jets released offensive lineman Alec Lindstrom from the active roster.
New York also signed kicker Anders Carlson from the practice squad, making him the fourth different kicker the Jets will use in as many games after Greg Zuerlein (on IR), Riley Patterson and Spencer Shrader, the latter of whom signed with Kansas City earlier this week .
The Colts (4-6) designated defensive end Genard Avery, quarterback Sam Ehlinger (third quarterback), wide receiver Anthony Gould, safety Darren Hall, tight end Will Mallory, offensive tackle Bernhard Raimann and offensive guard Josh Sills as inactive.
The Colts declared Raimann out for Sunday’s game due to a knee injury, according to Friday’s injury report. It means Indianapolis will start three new offensive linemen in a game for the first time since 2016.