Bowles explains why he didn’t use best weapon in biggest spot

Morris Claiborne defends against DeAndre Hopkins during the Jets' loss to the Texans on Sunday.With the game on the line Saturday, the Jets’ $72.5 million cornerback was mostly on the opposite side of the field from one of the most dangerous receivers in the NFL.

Instead of Trumaine Johnson, it was Morris Claiborne trying — unsuccessfully — to stop DeAndre Hopkins from carrying the Texans to a 29-22 win over the Jets at MetLife Stadium.

Hopkins had his way on the game-winning drive, catching three passes for 41 yards, including a 14-yard touchdown, and drawing a key holding penalty on Claiborne that helped extend the possession. But the next morning, Jets coach Todd Bowles was not…