Omar Cooper Jr. nets first NFL touchdown for New York Jets against Patriots
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 18, 2026, 7:14 PM
Last updated Oct 18, 2026
Omar Cooper Jr. scored his first NFL touchdown with a 48-yard catch during the Jets' game against the New England Patriots. This came in his second game back after recovering from a high-ankle sprain, contributing to a score that narrowed the Patriots' lead to 17-10 in the third quarter. Cooper, who was selected 30th in the NFL Draft, had previously made an impact with a 30-yard catch in the season opener. The Jets are looking to build on this momentum after his debut performance at Indiana, where he was a key player in their national championship run.
- •Omar Cooper Jr. catches a 48-yard touchdown pass from Geno Smith.
- •The touchdown reduces the Patriots' lead to 17-10.
- •Cooper suffered a high-ankle sprain earlier in the season.
- •He was the 30th overall pick in the April NFL Draft.
- •The Jets aim to capitalize on Cooper's emerging role.
- 7:14 PMYahoo Sports — New York Jets rookie showcased skills, but had to wait for first NFL touchdown
"A playmaker with Lawrence North, and then the national champion Indiana Hoosiers, Omar Cooper Jr. had to wait a while for his first NFL score.
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