The New York Jets beat the Atlanta Falcons 27-24 on a last-second field goal on Sunday . Despite their third win in five games, the story of their season remains the fire sale at the NFL trade deadline. The trade of Sauce Gardner was stunning, and a play on Sunday showed a big reason why they made it. Jets coach Aaron Glenn praised wide receiver Adonai Mitchell after his first NFL touchdown.

“He was never a throw-in,” Glenn said, per ESPN's Rich Cimini. “He was a guy that we wanted. I just look forward to seeing him progress as the season goes and for him coming back next year and being a huge part of what we're doing.” Expand Tweet

Gardner was traded from the Jets to the Indianapolis Colts for two first-round picks and Mitchell. The wide receiver made 23 catches on 55 targets in

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