Jets-Rams
It was all smiles on Sunday, as the Jets, with their backs against the wall, went to St. Louis and faced an offense with more problems than their own. While I'm not going to get too excited about the game, it gives Jets fans hopes going into the Turkey Day game against the Patriots. Plus, it helps cool down Rex's hot seat.
Report Card
Offense
B+
As a whole, the offense played pretty well, putting up 27 points, and protected the football. A 12 play, 63 yard drive, in the third quarter gave Gang Green a comfortable 2-score lead. It was also their only drive over 40 yards during the game.
Mark Sanchez had a workman-like performance and was very efficient, going 15-20 for 178 and a touchdown (including a couple drops). Chaz Schillens (4 rec, 48 yards) and Jeremy Kerley (3 rec, 43 yards) were the teams leading receivers, and had a solid all around day. Stephen Hill was shutout for the second straight game, with a drop. Hill is having a bad rookie year, after recording two touchdowns in the opener. The running game was solid. Shonn Greene had 18 carries for 64 yards, and Bilal Powell tacked on an additional 42 yards on 11 carries. Tim Tebow was used sparingly, running twice for -5 yards, and throwing for -1 yard on a failed fake punt attempt.
Defense
A
The Jets defense played their asses off, and some bad coaching from Brian Schottenheimer (remember that guy?) helped them out. After allowing 86 yards on the Rams opening drive, the Rams had 118 yards on their next 9 drives. The defense forced three turnovers (an interception and two lost fumbles). The run defense had a tough time against Steven Jackson (13 carries, 81 yards), but Schotty took the ball out of his hands, instead opting to have Sam Bradford throw 44 times. LaRon Landry recorded 8 tackles to lead the team. Mo Wilkerson had a great game, including a strip sack that led to the Jets first touchdown.
Special Teams
C+
The Rams almost had a kickoff return for a score that was called back because of a questionable holding call. Nick Folk was 2/4, having one field goal blocked. Joe McKnight and Kyle Wilson did a good job on punt and kickoff return duty.
What's Next
The Jets are going back home to play the division rival Patriots, who will be without Rob Gronkowski. A win on Thursday will officially put the Jets back into the Wild Card hunt, but a loss will pretty much put them in the same spot they were in before this win.
Report Card
Offense
B+
As a whole, the offense played pretty well, putting up 27 points, and protected the football. A 12 play, 63 yard drive, in the third quarter gave Gang Green a comfortable 2-score lead. It was also their only drive over 40 yards during the game.
Mark Sanchez had a workman-like performance and was very efficient, going 15-20 for 178 and a touchdown (including a couple drops). Chaz Schillens (4 rec, 48 yards) and Jeremy Kerley (3 rec, 43 yards) were the teams leading receivers, and had a solid all around day. Stephen Hill was shutout for the second straight game, with a drop. Hill is having a bad rookie year, after recording two touchdowns in the opener. The running game was solid. Shonn Greene had 18 carries for 64 yards, and Bilal Powell tacked on an additional 42 yards on 11 carries. Tim Tebow was used sparingly, running twice for -5 yards, and throwing for -1 yard on a failed fake punt attempt.
Defense
A
The Jets defense played their asses off, and some bad coaching from Brian Schottenheimer (remember that guy?) helped them out. After allowing 86 yards on the Rams opening drive, the Rams had 118 yards on their next 9 drives. The defense forced three turnovers (an interception and two lost fumbles). The run defense had a tough time against Steven Jackson (13 carries, 81 yards), but Schotty took the ball out of his hands, instead opting to have Sam Bradford throw 44 times. LaRon Landry recorded 8 tackles to lead the team. Mo Wilkerson had a great game, including a strip sack that led to the Jets first touchdown.
Special Teams
C+
The Rams almost had a kickoff return for a score that was called back because of a questionable holding call. Nick Folk was 2/4, having one field goal blocked. Joe McKnight and Kyle Wilson did a good job on punt and kickoff return duty.
What's Next
The Jets are going back home to play the division rival Patriots, who will be without Rob Gronkowski. A win on Thursday will officially put the Jets back into the Wild Card hunt, but a loss will pretty much put them in the same spot they were in before this win.
Around the AFC
This was a crazy week of NFL action.... The Texans needed overtime to avoid an upset at the hand of the Jaguars. Matt Schaub and Andre Johnson were the stars of the game, with Johnson finishing with 273 yards (and the decisive score), while Schaub finished tied for the 2nd most passing yards in an NFL game, throwing for 527 and 5 touchdowns. With the new overtime rules in effect, Houston became the first team to score twice in overtime. I'm sure this game was just an aberration for the Texans and their top 5 defense..... It looks like running up scores has finally come back to bite Bellicheat. During their last touchdown drive of a 59-24 rout, Rob Gronkowski suffered a broken forearm. The Patriots 21 points off of returns (punt and 2 pick sixes) in a game against the Colts that was closer than the final score.... In an ugly Sunday Night game, the Ravens squeaked by the Roethlisberger-less Steelers. Baltimore's lone touchdown came off of a punt return by Jacoby Jones. The Ravens have a two-game lead in the division, but both teams meet again in two weeks, with a possibly healthy Big Ben.... The Broncos won a big divisional game, sweeping the Chargers this season. While Peyton had another great game, with 270 and 3 scores, Phillip Rivers struggled, throwing 2 picks. Norv Turner appears to be playing out the rest of the season as a lame duck head coach.
Around the NFC
The Cowboys tried to hand the Browns the win, but Cleveland may be even worse than Dallas at closing out games. Believe it or not, the Cowboys are now a game out of the division, with a big game against the Redskins awaiting them on Thursday..... The Falcons came back from 13-0 down, and survived 5 interceptions by Matty Ice to beat the Cardinals. Atlanta doubled Arizona's yardage (178-354), after Matt Skelton was benched for Ryan Lindley..... In another crazy game, the Bucs scored 11 points in just over 4 minutes to force overtime against the Panthers. A 7-play, 80 yard drive tied the game at 21, and another 8-play, 80 yard drive in overtime put them ahead for good. Josh Freeman is having a great season under Greg Schiano..... It looks like the clock is ticking on Andy Reid's Eagles career as Philly suffered another rout at the hands of the Redskins. Nick Foles was 21-46, turning it over twice playing for the injured Michael Vick. To make matters worse, LeSean McCoy was injured near the end of the game. RG3 passed for 200 yards and added another 84 on the ground, as he goes neck and neck with Andrew Luck for the Rookie of the Year..... The Saints are rolling right along, winning five of their last six. The Raiders were the victim this week as Drew Brees threw for 219 and three touchdowns. New Orleans is back to .500, and are a game behind Seattle, Tampa, and Minnesota for the Wild Card.
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