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Defense got the big stop when it counted most

Jets outside linebacker Jordan Jenkins celebrates a sack of Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott during the second half at MetLife Stadium on Sunday. Photo Credit: Lee S. Weissman

The Cowboys had just scored with 43 seconds left in the fourth quarter Sunday at MetLife Stadium. Only a two-point conversion try stood between the Jets blowing all of an 18-point lead or pulling off an extra-large upset for their first win after opening with four losses.

“Everybody was just calm,” Jamal Adams said of the defense. “It was really a beautiful sight to see because we usually kind of panic.