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JuJu Smith-Schuster explains his illegal block penalty and the inspiration behind it

JuJu Smith-Schuster had more penalty yards than receiving yards during the Patriots 15-10 win over the Jets on Sunday.

He made one catch for five yards. He was also whistled for a 10-yard illegal blocking penalty for a hit on Jets linebacker CJ Mosley.

The veteran receiver told NBC Sports Boston’s Phil Perry that he was trying to make something happen. He tried to make a block for Mike Gesicki, and it didn’t turn out the way it was supposed to.

“I was just trying to make a play to help my boys,” Smith-Schuster said.