In a thrilling NFL game, the New York Jets clinched a 30-28 victory over the Washington Commanders, capped off by Greg Zuerlein's 54-yard field goal with only five seconds left. The Jets had taken a commanding 27-7 lead by halftime, a stark contrast to their previous performances where they had only managed one first-quarter touchdown in 14 games. This time, they scored two touchdowns in the first quarter, including a 36-yard TD by Breece Hall. Despite the historical record of the Jets being 43-0 when leading by 20+ points at halftime, and the Commanders being 0-54 when trailing by that margin, the game took a dramatic turn. Jacoby Brissett, who replaced Sam Howell at quarterback for the Commanders, led a stunning comeback with three touchdowns, helping his team momentarily lead 28-27. Following his performance, Brissett has been named the starter by coach Ron Rivera for the next game against the San Francisco 49ers. Ron Rivera has been notably effusive in his praise for Brissett as a leader and mentor. Meanwhile, Jets running back Breece Hall delivered a standout performance with 191 total yards, 32 touches, two touchdowns, and over 90 yards each in both receiving and rushing.
#49ers will face Brissett this week https://t.co/a5GsqAHNuY
Commanders head coach Ron Rivera names Jacoby Brissett starting QB Sunday vs 49ers. https://t.co/1Pw1GV0n0S
Commanders QB Jacoby Brissett named starter over Sam Howell for Week 17 https://t.co/mxAMEyjekf https://t.co/dorJ086Ubb
Commanders to start Jacoby Brissett at QB vs. 49ers. https://t.co/YmWJXySHBm
Commanders HC Ron Rivera announced that Jacoby Brissett will start at QB vs. the 49ers. Brissett in Week 16 vs. the Jets: ▪️ 10-13 comp/att ▪️ 100 pass yards ▪️ 1 TD, 0 INT https://t.co/HlznYLaUdd
The Commanders are going with Jacoby Brissett against the 49ers, but what the move says about Sam Howell's future in Washington is the story. https://t.co/bVz0HuXCRj
Jacoby Brissett will start in Week 17 https://t.co/eGrhIVCB7x
The Commanders are opting to start Jacoby Brissett over Sam Howell against the 49ers this Sunday. 👀 https://t.co/kCFdifNmmj
Commanders HC Ron Rivera has announced that QB Jacoby Brissett will start in Sunday’s vs the 49ers. Sam Howell is benched. https://t.co/fdQO6RUP9F
A pair of QB Updates 👀 -Commanders will start Jacoby Brissett against the 49ers -Tyrod Taylor will get the start for the Giants on Sunday Sam Howell and Tommy DeVito have been benched https://t.co/WCddeSpepj
Jacoby Brissett: Named Week 17 starter https://t.co/bhVyAYTRF5
Jacoby Brissett will start Week 17. https://t.co/fpGhVSTQie
Commanders QB Jacoby Brissett will start Sunday vs. the 49ers, per Adam Schefter. https://t.co/DTHWUK4Wuo
Jacoby Brissett will start Sunday against the 49ers.
Ron Rivera announced that Commanders’ QB Jacoby Brissett will start Sunday vs. the 49ers.
Jacoby Brissett will start at QB for the Washington Commanders on Sunday against the San Francisco 49ers, the team announced.
Sam Howell, the starting quarterback? https://t.co/24dNaI7oa4
QB Jacoby Brissett will start on Sunday https://t.co/dHD9yvjQjR
#Commanders make change at QB, plan to start Jacoby Brissett at quarterback Sunday vs. #49ers. https://t.co/DKaaSJYCTQ
The #Commanders are making a QB change with two games left. Following his impressive performance on Sunday, Jacoby Brissett will start against the #49ers, coach Ron Rivera is announcing. Sam Howell to the bench. https://t.co/hZ1P8Rfwfl
Commanders coach Ron Rivera said Jacoby Brissett will start at quarterback Sunday vs. San Francisco.
Ron Rivera said Jacoby Brissett will start at QB.
Rivera to announce QB decision (likely Brissett) for Sunday's game against the #49ers at 10:45. We'll have it on @team980. #Commanders
Ron Rivera, asked if Sam Howell's struggles changes his opinion of whether he can be a long-term NFL starter: "No, it doesn’t. He’s got a very good body of work. I mean. Things have gone relatively well early in the season and into the middle. ... https://t.co/YLBa2fh0T9
Washington Commanders coach Ron Rivera did/would not say earlier today whether Sam Howell or Jacoby Brissett will start at QB on Sunday against the San Francisco 49ers.
If the Commanders turn to Jacoby Brissett for the remainder of the season, it'll be the third time in the last four years that they've switched quarterbacks going into Week 17.
Jacoby Brissett Outplays Sam Howell for the 2nd Straight Week https://t.co/m9FhlQMlGX
Jacoby Brissett hoping to help Sam Howell get through ‘snowballing’ Commanders disaster https://t.co/uQXxlGeMMh https://t.co/HwpnOb5w3y
Jacoby Brissett: I hope Sam Howell leans on me to help him through this. https://t.co/c5KQphdTyG
BENCHED #Commanders to 'Evaluate Everything' at QB as Jacoby Brissett Replaces Sam Howell vs. #Jets https://t.co/HNsqMF34aX via @CommandersFN
Even if Sam Howell isn't in concussion protocol, he should be in #Commanders protocol. Playing QB for that team can do things to your head.
#Commanders remain uncertain at quarterback after Sam Howell gets benched again in loss to #Jets. “It’s obviously been a disappointing couple of weeks here. I would like to play some better football." https://t.co/1KT1NdyrN9
#Jets blow big lead vs. Commanders but win 30-28 on Greg Zuerlein’s 55-yard field goal with 5 seconds left. “Oh, man, it was freakin’ fun, man. Ot was fun, it wasn’t fun and then it was fun again.” https://t.co/8MedOGLoAt
#Jets blow big lead vs. Commanders but win 30-28 on Greg Zuerlein’s 54-yard field goal with 5 seconds left. “Oh, man, it was freakin’ fun, man. It was fun, it wasn’t fun and then it was fun again.” https://t.co/8MedOGLoAt
In our mtg, Ron Rivera couldn’t have been more effusive in his praise for Jacoby Brissett as a leader and mentor for the young Sam Howell, a QB the #Commanders believe has potential. And all day today, the first person Howell turned to after every drive was Brissett. https://t.co/WFpJZM5Y4t
Rough day for Sam Howell who finished with a 1.7 quarterback rating.
Jacoby Brissett's message to Sam Howell is pretty great: https://t.co/t4liBRg354
Breece Hall had 32 touches, the most by a #Jets player since Bilal Powell in 2016 (34 at 49ers). This was Hall's 2nd career game with 90 receiving yard and 90 rushing yards (last season vs Dolphins).
Greg Zuerlein kicked a 54-yard field goal with 5 seconds left, rescuing the Jets after they blew a 20-point lead in the third quarter against the Commanders. https://t.co/UnlQGONRGp
Breece Hall Today: ✈️ 191 total yards ✈️ 32 touches ✈️ 12 catches ✈️ 2 TDs ✈️ 43.10 fantasy points https://t.co/geVnHd2blT
Ron Rivera on benching Sam Howell. Wouldn’t say if Jacoby Brissett is the starter for the last two games. Said they’ll evaluate and make a decision early this week. https://t.co/lBmMOsQiUf
Jets kicker Greg Zeurlein saves the day for the Commanders with a 54-yard FG that gives the Jets the win. The Commanders remain on track for a Top 5 pick. 🎁 https://t.co/1IDSlFg5i5
The Jets nail a 54-yard field goal with 5 seconds remaining to get the win over the Commanders. ✈️ https://t.co/7YuWjk5GEC
Jets win 30-28 after Greg Zuerlein’s 54-yard field goal with five seconds left. The Jets will play at Cleveland on Thursday night
Greg Zuerlein saves the day for the #Jets with a 54-yard FG. This game got INTENSE. https://t.co/TnIIg2JfGz https://t.co/himdHZjT5J
Greg Zuerlein nails a 54-yard field goal to give the Jets a 30-28 lead with five seconds left
Jets came into today 43-0 when leading by 20+ points at halftime. Washington was 0-54 when trailing by 20+ at halftime. Commanders lead Jets 28-27 after trailing 27-7 at the half
Jacoby Brissett is simultaneously making the case for the Commanders to draft a QB to replace Sam Howell, and making it harder for them to do that. 👀 https://t.co/lYJsceefdf
Only the Jets could blow a 27-7 halftime lead to the Commanders https://t.co/GwUGYqH3Pi
Jacoby Brissett 3 possessions, 3 TDs against the Jets. Commanders, down 27-7 at halftime, now lead the Jets 28-27.
Commanders ALL the way back from down 27-7, and now lead 28-27. And it's Jacoby Brissett that got them there. Year of the Backup Quarterback continues.
And now the Commanders are up 28-27 after benching Sam Howell for Jacoby Brissett. https://t.co/DArD8ZPoCA
The Washington Commanders, after trailing 27-7 at halftime, now lead the Jets 28-27 with 4:52 remaining.
Jacoby Brissett 7/10 for 74 yards and 1 TD....and has the Commanders driving with the chance to take the lead (WAS was down 27-7 at the half). https://t.co/7DxalzISFK
The Commanders are officially in flux at QB. Washington has benched Sam Howell for the second week in a row and replaced him in favor of veteran Jacoby Brissett in the third quarter of Sunday’s matchup against the Jets. More from @LarryHolder ⤵️ https://t.co/n2gOC33U6n
Tell me why again Sam Howell continues to play over Jacoby Brissett? #Commanders
Rodriguez with a 1-yard TD run. Commanders cut the #Jets' lead to 27-21 with 9:33 left in 4Q.
Sam Howell's last month entering today had been a major struggle. 2 TDs and 8 INTs over his last five games now. Today was rock bottom. Completed 27% of his passes for 56 yards. https://t.co/5rvMegrcYn
Brissett to Thomas for a 15-yard TD. Commanders TRAIL #Jets 27-14 with 3:26 left in 3Q (Tnx @JohnnyBoySezer, @bossbentley_ & @CirelliJet4Life 👍👍👍)
With the Commanders trailing in the third quarter, QB Sam Howell was benched against the Jets. Veteran Jacoby Brissett is in at QB for Washington https://t.co/Ws9uQZQP4T https://t.co/e4CIUL5V0S
Jets 27, Commanders 14 at the end of the third quarter
Commanders QB Sam Howell benched for the second time in as many weeks—and it seems like that might shift where the team is on Howell for 2024 ... depending, of course, on who's making those decisions.
Jacoby Brissett replaces Sam Howell as Commanders QB. https://t.co/Zt1wHJrVzx
Brissett to Thomas for a 15-yard TD. Commanders now lead #Jets 27-14 with 3:26 left in 3Q
Brissett to Thomas for a 12-yard TD. Commanders now lead #Jets 27-14 with 3:26 left in 3Q
Jacoby Brissett now in at QB for the Commanders
Jacoby Brissett is now in at QB
Sam Howell pulled in consecutive games. Not great.
Jacoby Brissett is in.
Brissett in the game.
Jacoby Brissett has entered the game for the Commanders
The Commanders record their first third-down conversion -- by penalty. #Jets
Sam Howell at the half: 5-of-17, 51 yards, 1 sack, 1 interception, 15.1 passer rating. https://t.co/olVXRCXn1c
Jets stretch lead over Commanders to 27-7 before halftime. https://t.co/SmdGZfE54E
Halftime: #Jets 27 Commanders 7
Jets 27, Commanders 7 at halftime
I like Sam Howell a lot and think he could have a bright future in the NFL, but his recent play coupled with where the Commanders are likely to pick in the draft puts that future in doubt. Hard to imagine a new Commanders regime would pass on a QB if they pick in the Top 5. 👇 https://t.co/ZEjuHXXU4p
The Jets had averaged 14.4 points per game this season. They're now up 27-7 on the Commanders.
Breece Hall with the extra effort TD 🔥 https://t.co/ExuV8PnST9
Breece Hall: 1st career multi TD game. The 2 Rush TD he had in the 1st half matches his total from the first 14 games of the season combined. #Jets
Breece Hall has two touchdowns on the ground along with 80 yards on 12 carries. Jets are now up 27-7 with 1:35 left in the second quarter
20-0 Jets with 9:10 in second quarter after Greg Zuerlein's 27-yard field goal
Zuerlein adds a 27-yard FG ... #Jets lead Commanders 20-0 with 9:10 left in 2Q.
The Jets' 17 first-quarter points against the Commanders today are the most first-quarter points they've scored since 2014 👀 (h/t @statmuse) https://t.co/zE3GEL3pnM
The Jets jumped out to a 17-0 lead vs. the Commanders in the first quarter 😳 https://t.co/KMk88qILoN
End of 1Q: #Jets 17 Commanders 0
Jets 17, Commanders 0 at the end of the first quarter
There is a lot of blame to go around here. Sam is playing nothing like he did in the fall. But EB, pass pro & dropped passes are all factoring in to this gross stat line in a huge game for Howell as he tries to snap out of a month-long slump. https://t.co/N1enZbIaCj
Sam Howell currently: 1-for-9, 16 yards, 1 interception, 1 sack, 0.0 rating.
Breece Hall, see ya later ✌️ The Jets go up 17-0 on the Commanders early 😳 🎥:@NFL https://t.co/7oJv2VjbCS
#Jets RB Breece Hall dashes to the end zone to extend the lead over the #Commanders 💨 #TakeFlight https://t.co/E7NPP7vN8o
Breece Hall turns on the JETS! ✈️ (via NFL, CBS) https://t.co/TMzh1tK8yM
BREECE HALL RUNS IT UP THE MIDDLE FOR 36 YARDS + TD! 🏃 The Jets are up 17-0 in the first quarter. 😳 (🎥: @NFL) https://t.co/tRmhle9cA9
The Jets are on pace to beat the Commanders 136-0.
Jets scored one 1Q TD in 14 games. They scored two vs. the Commanders in six mins.
Jets are up 17-0 wth 9:37 left in the first quarter following a Breece Hall 36-yard TD
Jets entered Sunday's game with only one first-quarter touchdown in 14 games. Now they have two against the Commanders including a 36-yard rushing TD by Breece Hall
Breece Hall zips 36 yards into the end zone for a touchdown. #Jets lead Commanders 17-0 with 9:37 left in 1Q.
3-0 Jets. Commanders defense made a red zone stop.
The case for and against Sam Howell remaining Commanders' QB. Why he should… and why they could decide to go another way. - ESPN https://t.co/cMJ3KsmdDr
Seeing that developing a long shot but potentially long-term starting QB was prioritized over winning games this season, there's no point in sitting a healthy Sam Howell for even a play over the Commanders final three games. Let the project continue. https://t.co/Bm62i1Tzk5
Three games left, and the QB is still TBD. With the Commanders set to pick high, the pressure is on Sam Howell. https://t.co/XSegHv0jRP