Jets win to keep slim playoff hopes alive
Written by footballfan on November 30th, 2009
The Panthers and the Jets are two clubs that have a lot in common. Both teams started 2009 with high expectations, yet sit at 4-6 in November. Neither team has an offensive identity, despite having strong rushing attacks, and each has a defense that looks good on paper, but isn’t able to close a game. The big difference is that the Jets started 3-0 and have gone 1-6 since, while the Panthers started 0-3 and have since gone 4-3.
Neither team can afford to lose this game if they want to stay in contention for the playoffs. The Panthers are two games out of a wild card spot, while the Jets are three games behind the Patriots in the AFC East and on the outside looking in as far as a wildcard spot is concerned.
New York can’t celebrate for long, though, with a game against Buffalo in Toronto on Thursday night. The Jets won for just the second time in eight games.
“We’re rolling now and we can’t think about a month ago,” said Sanchez, who left for four plays after injuring his left leg. “We’ve got to think about now.”
Sanchez finished 13 of 17 for 154 yards and an interception in the first game since coach Rex Ryan took a more active role in the offense. The coach and quarterback established a color-coded system that would help make the rookie more aware of the task at hand.
“You see what happens when I play smart,” Sanchez said. “I don’t know how to explain it, but it works.”
New York’s win didn’t come without some tense moments. With the Jets leading 14-3, Sanchez scrambled to the right sideline on first-and-10 from New York’s 46 and was tackled out of bounds by Richard Marshall after an 8-yard gain.
Kerry Rhodes, demoted in favor of Eric Smith, picked off Delhomme on the next play for his second interception of the game to all but seal the win. A tough week for Rhodes ended on a high note – he didn’t start for the first time in his NFL career but got a game ball for his performance.
“I got the message,” Rhodes said in a brief statement after the game. “The message was sent. Now, I am moving on and you’re going to see Kerry Rhodes.”
Delhomme was 14 of 34 for 130 yards and the four INTs, and the Jets also held Smith to one catch for 5 yards and DeAngelo Williams to 40 yards rushing on 16 carries.
“This was a great win,” Ryan said. “It feels good to say that. It’s been a while.”
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