Recently named a first alternate to the Pro Bowl for his return exploits, Braxton Berrios continued to showcase his versatility against the Buccaneers. With the Jets' top three receivers out of the lineup, Berrios ended the team's first two drives with touchdowns. The first came on a creative play call from offensive coordinator as OC Mike LaFleur called for a direct snap to RB Michael Carter and the rookie back pitched to Berrios on a misdirection. The playmaker did the rest and for the second time in three games, Berrios got into the end zone with a rush TD.
Berrios' second score was a more conventional route, gaining space from the slot on a third-and-goal and was on the receiving end of a 9-yard strike from Wilson. Early in the second half, Berrios used his speed to get to the end and convert another third-and-short with his legs. He finished with 64 yards receiving, 12 yards rushing plus 55 yards on two kickoff returns.
"He's just an absolute baller," Wilson said. "I have all the trust and faith in him. He's just going to come every single day and do his job. I just have a lot of trust that he's going to get open. He's just a baller. You have to get him the ball in those situations."
Berrios' second score was a more conventional route, gaining space from the slot on a third-and-goal and was on the receiving end of a 9-yard strike from Wilson. Early in the second half, Berrios used his speed to get to the end and convert another third-and-short with his legs. He finished with 64 yards receiving, 12 yards rushing plus 55 yards on two kickoff returns.
"He's just an absolute baller," Wilson said. "I have all the trust and faith in him. He's just going to come every single day and do his job. I just have a lot of trust that he's going to get open. He's just a baller. You have to get him the ball in those situations."
