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Omar Cooper Jr. becomes latest Jets rookie with breakout performance to help make history

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Costello, B. (2026, October 19). Omar Cooper Jr. becomes latest Jets rookie with breakout performance to help make history. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/10/18/sports/omar-cooper-jr-becomes-latest-jets-rookie-with-breakout-performance/

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New York Post · collected 2026-10-19 · by Brian Costello

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Omar Cooper Jr., a rookie wide receiver for the Jets, returned from a high-ankle sprain to have a standout performance against the Patriots on Sunday. He caught six passes for 103 yards and scored a touchdown. This marks the third consecutive week that one of the Jets' first-round draft picks has had a significant game; previously, edge player David Bailey and tight end Kenyon Sadiq had notable performances. Cooper's return was particularly impressive as he showcased his playmaking ability despite being sidelined for four weeks due to injury.
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Omar Cooper Jr., a rookie wide receiver for the New York Jets, made a significant return from an ankle injury with a standout performance in their 26-19 loss to the New England Patriots on Sunday. Cooper had six catches for 103 yards and scored one touchdown, showcasing his potential as a key player despite missing four weeks due to a high-ankle sprain. His performance was particularly noteworthy given that he only returned after being sidelined since Week 1 when he initially suffered the injury during a game against the Tennessee Titans. Jets quarterback Geno Smith praised Cooper’s effort, noting his ability to stay open and contribute despite the team's overall loss.

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🔮 You would have loved to know what Johnson was thinking after this 38-33 loss to the Raiders on Sunday afternoon.
🔮 By the end of the game, you could see why.
🔮 I think any competitor would be frustrated with not playing.”
🔮 Glenn would not reveal why on Monday.
🔮 The Jets had letdowns all over the place from a defense that allowed three first-half touchdowns to an offense that could not score a touchdown despite having first-and-goal from the 1-yard line.
2026-10-27 · assertive framing · The Jets have to avoid any rash Aaron Glenn temptations
🔮 But firing Aaron Glenn right now would accomplish nothing except making you feel better for a few days.
🔮 Reich said this week that head coach Aaron Glenn will remind him to get the ball to Wilson during games.
🔮 Slightly younger fans may remember Nov. 10, 1991, when Jeff George led the 0-8 Colts to their only win of the season, 28-27 over the Jets at the Meadowlands.
🔮 “I would definitely say that Titans game, coming up you have to get that confidence,” Cooper said.
🔮 SIGN UP NOWGlenn did not intend this when he made the comment, but it underscores how frustrating it is watching Glenn’s Jets never win games they are not expected to win.
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There were not many positives for the Jets to take away from Sunday’s 26-19 loss to the Patriots, but they got another standout performance from one of their rookie first-round picks.
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🔮 “I would definitely say that Titans game, coming up you have to get that confidence,” Cooper said.

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There were not many positives for the Jets to take away from Sunday’s 26-19 loss to the Patriots, but they got another standout performance from one of their rookie first-round picks. asserted
they → be → picks
The wide receiver returned from a high-ankle sprain to have a huge day for the Jets. asserted
receiver → return → Jets
Cooper had six catches for 103 yards and a touchdown in his first game since Week 1. asserted
Cooper → have → Week
Take flight with the Jets Text with Brian Costello all season as he brings Sports+ subscribers the latest Jets intel from on the field and off. asserted
he → take → field
was a great feeling,” Cooper said. asserted
Cooper → say → ?
“It felt good to finally be back out there.” asserted
It → feel → ?
Cooper’s debut got cut short in the Week 1 win over the Titans. asserted
debut → cut → Titans
He had a 30-yard catch on the first drive of the game but sprained his ankle on the play. asserted
He → have → play
The injury landed him on IR and he had to watch the past four weeks. asserted
he → land → IR
On Sunday, he scored the only touchdown for the Jets, a 48-yard pass from Geno Smith in the third quarter. asserted
he → score → quarter
Cooper was routinely open and led the team in catches and receiving yards. asserted
Cooper → lead → catches
“I think Omar did a tremendous job of coming back from injury, fought just to get back out there,” Smith said. asserted
Smith → think → injury
“What he did is showcase who he is. asserted
he → showcase → What
He’s a playmaker. asserted
He → ’ → ?
He’s a guy who finds ways to make catches, and the tough catches, he makes them look easy. asserted
them → ’ → catches
Really impressed with the way that he performed and looking forward to building on that.” Smith is the latest Jets rookie to have a big game. asserted
Smith → impress → game
The Jets drafted three players in the first round this year and each has had a big game. asserted
each → draft → game
Edge David Bailey, the No. 2 overall pick, had three sacks in the win over the Browns last week. asserted
Bailey → have → Browns
Tight end Kenyon Sadiq, the No. 16 pick, had 105 yards and a touchdown in the loss to the Lions. asserted
Sadiq → have → Lions
Cooper, the No. 30 pick, said he gained confidence in that Week 1 game even if it was cut short. asserted
it → say → game
“I would definitely say that Titans game, coming up you have to get that confidence,” Cooper said. asserted
Cooper → say → confidence
“I feel like that catch allowed me to get that confidence. asserted
me → feel → confidence
You’re supposed to be here and just trusting in my abilities.” asserted
You → suppose → abilities
Cooper and Sadiq are the third rookie tandem in Jets history to each record a 100-yard receiving game in a season. asserted
Cooper → record → season
Rich Caster and Eddie Bell did it in 1970 and Garrett Wilson and Breece Hall did it in 2022. asserted
Wilson → do → 2022
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