WRs Brandon Smith and Quentin Skinner
Brandon Smith and Quentin Skinner shared the title of the top receiver Saturday, with both young pass catchers recording 48 receiving yards.
Smith's production began when QB Adrian Martinez took over for QB Justin Fields at the end of the first quarter. On the first play of the second quarter, Smith was on the receiving end of Martinez's first pass attempt -- a long ball over the middle for a 20-yard gain. On his next drop back, Martinez found Smith again for another 8 yards.
"I just try to be in the right spot when I need to be there," Smith said. "And whenever they throw me the ball, whether it's perfect or not perfect, it's going to be perfect to me. As long as I come down with the ball, we get a completion together. Any quarterback throwing me the ball, it's going to be a good ball.
"I just try to go out there and make plays no matter the situation. No matter the time of the game, just go out there and make plays. Move the chains."
Skinner recorded all 48 of his receiving yards during a offensive possession to begin the fourth quarter. QB Brady Cook connected with the rookie receiver on four separate occasions, with the longest going for 22 yards. The most impressive grab was a diving catch made in the back of the end zone for the Jets' lone touchdown of the evening.
"Here's the guy that really stood out to me -- really two guys when you talk about the receivers in general," HC Aaron Glenn said. "I thought B-Smitty [WR Brandon Smith] did a really good job, and he's been doing a good job in practice also. And I thought Skinner really showed up. I mean, both of those guys are big guys – they both go up and high point the ball, and listen, I thought it was a good showing for those guys."