After Kuechly’s score, Newton hurdled Jets linebacker Jordan Jenkins on a 2-point conversion to give Carolina a 26-20 lead. Capping a 75-yard drive, McCown connected with Jermaine Kearse on a 3-yard touchdown pass to cut the deficit to 32-27 with 5:32 left. The drive was extended when Mike Pennel was flagged for roughing the passer on a third-and-12 play, sealing the Jets’ loss. “When you win games, you’re a playoff contender,” Bowles said. “When you lose games, you’re not.

Source: New York Times November 27, 2017 02:48 UTC