Jets stun Rams for 1st win, Jags move into position for No. 1 pick
The New York Jets finally won a game this season, and they aren't in the driver's seat for the first overall pick in next year's draft anymore as a result.
The Jets stunned the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, winning 23-20.
The victory improves New York to 1-13, moving the Jacksonville Jaguars into position for the first pick in the 2021 draft. Jacksonville, which is also 1-13, wins the tiebreaker over New York based on its strength of the schedule.
UPDATED 2021 NFL Draft order:
- Field Yates (@FieldYates) December 21, 2020
1. Jaguars: 1-13
2. Jets: 1-13
3. Bengals: 2-10-1
4. Panthers: 4-10
5. Falcons: 4-10
Two weeks to go...
The Jets' upset of the Rams was also a double win for the Jaguars, who own Los Angeles' first-round pick next year after acquiring it in the trade that sent cornerback Jalen Ramsey to the West Coast.
New York's triumph on Sunday began with a strong defensive effort, as Los Angeles was limited to just three first-half points. Overall, the Jets held the Rams to 114 rushing yards, marking Los Angeles' worst outing on the ground since Week 11.
Quarterback Sam Darnold went 22-for-31 passing for 207 yards and one touchdown. Meanwhile, Jared Goff completed 22 of his 34 pass attempts for 209 yards, and two touchdowns against one interception.
The Jets entered Sunday as a 17-point underdog, and the game's result is their second-largest upset win during the Super Bowl era, according to ESPN's Rich Cimini.
The 2008 Detroit Lions and 2017 Cleveland Browns remain the only teams in NFL history to post a 0-16 record.
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