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The Jets Pulled it Off

Kerri Senno Written by Kerri Senno, Monday January 04 2010
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On Sunday, September 27th, the New York Jets improved to 3-0 sitting atop the AFC East. Jets fans everywhere were writing their team’s name into the Superbowl—Rex Ryan was the greatest coach of all time, and Mark Sanchez was on the fast track to Canton, Ohio.  As can often be the case, New York fans can be brash, they can be quick to jump the gun, and they can be unjustifiably confident

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 The Jets quickly lost three in a row and seven of eleven before taking the final two games of the season, and on December 20th, head Coach, Rex Ryan, prematurely wrote the Jets out of the playoffs. The Indianapolis Colts were vilified for “giving” the Jets their 8th victory of the year and ultimately punching their ticket to the playoffs. This is not outlandish because, yes, at points of the season the Jets have looked like a minor league ball club; but, the Jets have also looked like a playoff team at times as well, and now, that is exactly what they are. Although just weeks ago, head coach Rex Ryan, was apologetic for a failed season;  he is now proclaiming that anything can happen once you get into the tournament and of course this is the case—the 2007 New York Giants for one.

 

The Indianapolis Colts and the San Diego Chargers are the clear favorites to advance to the AFC Championship game, but do not just count out the Jets. If the correct team shows up, (the special teams that do not give up two run backs to Ted Ginn Jr., the rookie quarterback who does not pass six interceptions, and the Defense who does not give up a touchdown as seconds tick down on the game clock), then the Jets have a fighting chance.  The New York Jets are ranked 1st overall in the NFL in Defense, this includes points allowed, yards allowed, and pass yards allowed. The New York Jets defense put on a show in Game 16, and they hold arguably the best Cornerback in the game, Darrelle Revis, sole proprietor of Revis Island.

 

Similarly, the Jets are 1st overall in the NFL in Rushing. Thomas Jones is third overall, behind only Chris Johnson and Steven Jackson, in total Yards in 2009 with 1,402. He averages 87.6 Yards per game, and is tied for third with fourteen touchdowns. Shonn Greene and Brad Smith proved to be effective weapons as well, running all over the Bengals defense in last night’s matchup.

 

With a Rookie Quarterback at the helm, the running game is very important. If Sanchez can keep the ball out of the opponent’s hands, the Jets will certainly have a chance. While the Jets rank 1st in Rushing, the San Diego Chargers and Indianapolis Colts rank 21st and 24th overall respectively at defending against the run. Since the Jets have already proven they can beat the New England Patriots and Cincinnati Bengals that leaves the Baltimore Ravens as the worst matchup for the Jets and their run game.

 

As Chad Ochocinco would say, if you are not watching the game next week, then you have no life. So wear your lucky sweater vest, Rex, and let’s get this done. 


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