Garrett Wilson was so modest about his incredible catch
Wide receiver Garrett Wilson answers questions after practice. Jet Fan Fest took place at the 2022 New York Jets Training Camp in Florham Park, NJ on July 30, 2022. Mandatory Credit: Chris Pedota, NorthJersey.com / USA TODAY NETWORK
New York Jets wide receiver Garrett Wilson made what might prove to be the catch of the year on Thursday, but he was not quite willing to embrace the comparisons with another famous grab.
Wilson was roundly praised for his outstanding touchdown catch in Thursday’s win over the Houston Texans at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. Wilson made the one-handed grab, then managed to get a foot and a shin down in bounds for a game-changing touchdown (video here).
Naturally, the catch drew comparisons with the grab Odell Beckham Jr. made in the same stadium ten years prior, but Wilson was not completely embracing them.
“Odell’s was different. And he got two feet down. The ball was gonna land out of bounds. It’s Odell, man. Odell against the Cowboys. That was the one. For that to even come up in that (conversation), I’m blessed.”
When one reporter pointed out that the Giants actually lost the game in which Beckham made his famous catch, Wilson had a funny response.
“Alright. Fair enough,” Wilson grinned.
Garrett Wilson compares his catch to Odell Beckham Jr.'s.
When he's told that the Giants lost that game: "Fair enough" 😂 pic.twitter.com/acJneYVpOX
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The Jets did go on to win the game, so Wilson’s effort was not in vain. In fact, that could turn out to be a season-changing win for the team.
For many, Beckham’s grab will still be definitive. Wilson is right, though — it’s remarkable that his catch is worthy of the comparison. He should be proud.
