Un-Luck-y Colts

Jets

The Jets team that played Buffalo in Week 1 returned this week to hand rookie Andrew Luck his worst loss of his early career. This was the most complete game the team has played, and hopefully it is a sign of things to come.

Offense

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After going three and out in their first possession  the Jets offense scored 21 points on their next three possessions before having to punt again. The running game finally got going, Shonn Greene pounded the rock 32 times for 161 yards (Joe McKnight added 71 yards to the team's total of 252). Tony Sparano knew what the Colts weakness was, and exploited it to our advantage. The offensive line controlled the line of scrimmage, pushing the Colts around all game long.

Mark Sanchez wasn't asked to do much (11-18, 82 yards), but he was efficient, throwing 2 scores and not turning the ball over. Stephen Hill, returning from his hamstring injury, caught three balls for 23 yards and a touchdown. Jeremy Kerley was the team's leading receiver with 24 yards. Dustin Keller caught a pass for 6 yards in his return from his own hamstring troubles. After knocking their red zone production last week, Gang Green scored touchdowns on all five trips into the red zone. 

Defense

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The defense forced five turnovers (2 interceptions, 3 fumbles) and sacked Andrew Luck 4 times in what could be considered their most dominating game of the season. While Indy had five drives over 40 yards, the defense stood strong when it counted, forcing them to kick 3 field goals. Thanks to the turnovers, the Jets offense started their drives in Colts territory three times. Antonio Cromartie was inconsistent, getting an interception, but allowing Reggie Wayne to catch 5 passes for 87 yards (and was called for several penalties). Safeties Yeremiah Bell and LaRon Landry led the team in tackles with 9 and 8 respectively. Rookie Quinton Coples had 1.5 sacks.

Special Teams

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When it comes to special teams, it's always a good thing if you don't notice it's there. Nick Folk didn't attempt a field goal, but was 5/5 in extra points. Tim Tebow faked another punt, this time throwing the ball to linebacker Nick Bellore.

Around the NFC

In the week's biggest battle of NFC heavyweights, it was the Giants coming up winners again, in a rematch of the NFC Championship Game, against the 49ers. Big Blue took the heart out of the 49ers by running the ball 37 times for 149 yards. Elite Eli wasn't asked to do much, and Alex Smith turned back the clock to 2009, throwing 3 picks. The Giants pass rush has finally showed up..... The Cinderella slippers fell off of the Eagles, losing the game 26-23 in overtime to the Lions.  After going up 10 with 5:38 left in the game, the Lions had two drives over 60 yards to tie the game and force OT. Vick was sacked twice in Philly's only overtime drive, and Detroit only had to drive 23 yards for the game-winning kick. Vick added two more picks to his season total..... The Falcons barely hung on to beat Oakland, and are now the only undefeated team in the NFL. The Falcons tried to hand the Raiders the win in the first half, by throwing 3 interceptions, but a Carson Palmer pick six in the 4th quarter helped put Atlanta ahead...... The Redskins, led by RG3's 138 yards rushing yards and 3 touchdowns (he got 1 through the air) to beat the Vikings in a game that wasn't as close as the final score says.

Around the AFC

The Texans lost their undefeated record, getting spanked by the Packers at home on Sunday. Aaron Rodgers silenced the critics by putting up 6 touchdowns (including 3 to Jordy Nelson) and 338 yards. Matt Schaub threw 2 picks, and Arian Foster only ran for 29 yards..... Another AFC juggernaut, the Patriots, were Sleepless in Seattle allowing 14 4th quarter points, including a 48 yard bomb to Sidney Rice, losing to the Seahawks 24-23. Tom Brady's near 400-yard day wasn't enough. The Pats missed a chance to score before halftime when after a Seahawks blocked punt set them up in prime field position. Brady threw a pass out of the end zone, and was called for intentional grounding, which requires a 10 second runoff, thus ending the first half..... It wasn't all bad for the AFC's elite, as the Ravens hung on to beat the Cowboys. Romo led the 'Boys on a 18 play 80 yard drive, to put the game within 2. Dez Bryant couldn't corral the 2-point conversion. After recovering the onsides kick, Dan Bailey missed 51-yard potential game-winning field goal. The Ravens may have received worse news than a loss in the standings though, losing their leader Ray Lewis for the season..... The Browns are no longer winless, upsetting the Bengals 34-24. Andy Dalton continues to struggle throwing 3 picks. He has 9 interceptions already this year after throwing only 13 last season.

UFC

UFC 153 was one of the better UFC shows in a while, with only one of six fights going the distance (and even that fight was exciting). Anderson Silva toyed with Stephan Bonnar for a few minutes, before putting him away with a knee to the body/chin and stopping him with punches on the ground. Silva stood with his back against the Octagon cage and lowered his hands daring Bonnar to exchange with him. I don't always like his antics, but I guess when you're that good you get bored just running through guys. Silva's next opponent is likely going to be Georges St. Pierre (who fights Carlos Condit in November) in a superfight, or a possible title fight against Chris Weidman.

Glover Teixiera put on a hell of a performance utterly dominating Fabio Maldonado. The fight was almost uncomfortable to watch at times, and it looked like a grown man beating up on a child. The fight was mercifully stopped before the third round started. Antonio Nogueira had an agenda, and did what he set out to do by submitting Dave Herman. Herman joked that jiu-jitsu is a fad in the week leading up to the fight, and Big Nog proved him wrong. Nog took Herman down several times, attempting a few submissions, before finally getting him to tap to an armbar in the second round. Finally, Jon Fitch and Erick Silva had an exciting fight, that ended in a unanimous decision for Fitch. Both guys brought it, with some fun scrambles on the ground. Fitch was petitioning for another title fight, and may have put his name in the short list with this win.