A pivotal holding penalty on Jets cornerback Sauce Gardner in the fourth quarter of Sunday night’s game against the Chiefs hurt New York badly and arguably cost the Jets the game.
Kansas City quarterback Patrick Mahomes pass was intercepted by Jets cornerback Michael Carter II on third-and-20 late in the game, but officials called Gardner for holding on Chiefs receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling. The penalty negated the turnover and gave Kansas City a first down at the Jets’ 35-yard line.
New York coach Robert Saleh was furious over the call and was seen yelling at an official immediately afterward. Gardner also believed officials got the call wrong. The reigning Defensive Rookie of the Year shared his perspective on the play after the game.
