Garrett Wilson likely scored the “Catch of the Year” title in the Jets’ “Thursday Night Football” clash with the Texans.
Then, he did it again.
New York’s wideout had already pulled off one of the more impressive grabs of the campaign in the third quarter, ripping Aaron Rodgers’ deft effort out of the sky while evading Jalen Pitre’s watchful gaze.
Two minutes into the fourth quarter, he added to his dramatics, taking place in the Pantheon of elite NFL grabs alongside Odell Beckham Jr., Justin Jefferson, and a handful of other gifted acrobats.
Here’s what you need to know.
Garrett Wilson catch video
Facing third-and-long, Rodgers and the Jets, down 10-7, had no real desire to sulk off the field for the kicking unit. So, Rodgers flicked a pass toward Wilson’s back shoulder, hoping his budding protege could deliver — just as he did in the third.
Wilson burst into life as the ball hurtled toward him. Shifting his feet like a gymnast preparing for vault, Wilson leapt, stretched his trusty right hand, and collected the unruly pass.
(after review) HOLY ONE-HAND GARRETT FREAKING WILSON TOUCHDOOOOOWN❕❕❕#HOUvsNYJ on @NFLonPrime pic.twitter.com/htLVwK7TA6
— New York Jets (@nyjets) November 1, 2024
The play was initially ruled an incompletion, but replay review exonerated Wilson, revealing that as he dismounted, he (somehow) brushed his shin across the end zone before falling out of play.
another angle of THAT @GarrettWilson_V TD catch 🤯#HOUvsNYJ on @NFLonPrime pic.twitter.com/QsUjlUL1By
— New York Jets (@nyjets) November 1, 2024
Odell Beckham Jr. catch
The catch immediately drew comparisons to Beckham’s famous grab in the same stadium some 10 years back.
Five years ago today, @obj broke the internet. (Nov. 23, 2014) pic.twitter.com/XwtdekPHin
— NFL Legacy (@NFLLegacy) November 23, 2019
It’s easy to see why. Both occurred on primetime, although “Sunday Night Football” has a little more luster than Prime Video’s offering at the moment.
Speaking of each contest’s broadcasts, both Wilson and Beckham’s catches were soundtracked by the same voice: Al Michaels was on the call for NBC when Beckham leapt to the heavens to bring down Eli Manning’s heave against the Cowboys. He served in the same role during Wilson’s snag, albeit he was accompanied with Kirk Herbstreit, not Cris Collinsworth.
Beckham had to overcome defensive pass interference to snatch Manning’s viper. But Wilson’s catch was likely more consequential; his marker, Kamari Lassiter, would’ve had an interception otherwise. Not to mention Wilson made his catch in the fourth quarter. Beckham’s catch came in the beginning of the second.
So, whose catch wins out? It’s anyone’s guess, really. Regardless, expect Wilson’s catch to receive the Beckham treatment in the months and years to come. You can’t say it doesn’t deserve it.
Garrett Wilson stats vs. Texans
| Stat | Total |
| Targets | 10 |
| Receptions | 9 |
| Yards | 90 |
| Touchdowns | 2 |
