"Across the NFL, players were feasting on big plays during Thanksgiving week, but the fastest time from a ball carrier in Week 13 came Sunday from a player who made headlines earlier this season for fumbling the ball out the back of the end zone without being touched. But this time, New York Jets wideout Adonai Mitchell made sure to secure his first career touchdown on a 52-yard pass from quarterback Tyrod Taylor while reaching 20.97 mph in the process."
"Mitchell, who was moved by the Indianapolis Colts after the miscue in the Sauce Gardner trade, had career highs in yards (102) and receptions (eight) to help the Jets upset the Atlanta Falcons, 27-24. There was a bigger upset in Carolina, where the Carolina Panthers intercepted MVP candidate Matthew Stafford twice -- after he set a record for the most touchdown passes (28) without an interception -- en route to a 31-28 victory. Panthers cornerback Michael Jackson had the second-fastest time of the week -- 20.88 mph -- on a 48-yard pick-six."
"Each week, we will highlight top performances as defined by NFL Next Gen Stats, which tracks players' speed through sensors in their uniforms and on the field. We'll also feature some of the top games of the week. Here is a look back at four games from Week 13 through the Next Gen lens. Dallas Cowboys wideout George Pickens finished with seven catches for 112 yards and a touchdown -- with most of his yards coming on slants. Pickens' four catches for 73 yards were the most yards by a receiver on slant routes this season. Pickens outdueled Jaylen Watson, who pressed him on seven targets and watched Pickens make five catches for 85 yards."
Adonai Mitchell secured his first career touchdown on a 52-yard pass from Tyrod Taylor while reaching 20.97 mph, after earlier fumbling the ball out the back of the end zone. Mitchell posted career highs with 102 yards and eight receptions as the New York Jets beat the Atlanta Falcons, 27-24. The Carolina Panthers intercepted Matthew Stafford twice and won 31-28, with Michael Jackson recording a 48-yard pick-six and hitting 20.88 mph. NFL Next Gen Stats tracked top performances and player speeds. George Pickens totaled seven catches for 112 yards and a touchdown, with four slant catches for 73 yards, the most slant yards this season.
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