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Patriots’Jakobi Meyers Has Simple Explanation For Ugly Drop Vs. Texans

One moment from Sunday’s New England Patriots win won’t be on Jakobi Meyers’ highlight reel.

Late in the first half, a Houston Texans coverage bust left Meyers wide, wide open down the left sideline. Quarterback Mac Jones spotted him and delivered a perfectly placed pass — that the wide receiver dropped.

It was a forgettable play for the usually sure-handed wideout. Speaking with reporters Wednesday, Meyers accepted blame for his miscue — but also blamed the NRG Stadium lights.

“I lost it in the lights,” Meyers said. “I mean, I’ve still got to catch it.