Sunday at the Meadowlands was proof that the preseason just does not matter.
The Jets' offense exploded for four touchdowns in the season opener this afternoon against the Bills. Gang Green crushed Buffalo, 48-28 in a wild game at MetLife Stadium. Mark Sanchez had a sparkling debut throwing for 266 yards and 3 touchdowns. Rookie Stephen Hill caught 5 passes for 89 yards to go with 2 touchdowns. Jeremy Kerley had a breakout performance with a 12 yard touchdown catch and a 68 yard punt return for a touchdown. Tim Tebow came in for the wildcat and carried the ball 5 times for 11 yards.
The Jets' offense was in cruise control and their defense was absolutely dominant for the first 40 minutes of the game. After Sanchez made a poor throw that was intercepted on the Jets' opening drive, it seemed like the "Te-Bow" chants were on the way. That would be the only mistake Sanchez would make all day. Darrelle Revis would intercept Ryan Fitzpatrick and it was all Jets from there.
Sanchez was spot-on with his passes all afternoon. It was something that Jets fans hope to get used to. Hill, Kerley, and Santonio Holmes were his main targets on the day catching a combined 13 passes for 202 yards. Tight end Dustin Keller was not very effective, but is expected to have a major role in the offense this season.
The ground and pound was successful as Shonn Greene carried the ball 27 times for 94 yards and a touchdown. Tebow came in as a tight end on the first offensive play of the game. He carried the ball for 11 yards. The run game complemented the pass game very well Sunday afternoon. Tebow should see more carries and more options in the wildcat as the season goes on.
Most importantly, the Jets' secondary was very impressive for the most part. They started to fall apart in the fourth quarter, but for the most part they held Fitzpatrick in check. They forced him into three interceptions with one of them turning into a pick six from Antonio Cromartie. Revis left the game with an injury, but will be fine to play Sunday.
It was an electric atmosphere at the Meadowlands Sunday. The crowd was ready for a fresh start. The beginning of the season always brings new hope. Not one person out of the 79,088 people expected a 48-point performance from the Jets, which happens to be the most in franchise history in the season opener. It was a good showing in a season where the Jets are looking to redeem themselves and get back to the playoffs.
It was definitely a good performance by the offense, defense, and special teams, but there are definitely a lot of things the Jets need to work on. Their defense had trouble stopping C.J. Spiller and the running game allowing him to run for 169 yards and a touchdown. Also, the pass rush was awful for Gang Green. Fitzpatrick had all day to throw allowing him to get some of those late touchdowns. Pass rushing was the Jets' weakness last season and could be this year. Look for Rex Ryan's team to put some more pressure on the quarterback throughout the season if they want to be successful.
The Jets head to Pittsburgh to face the Steelers Sunday. Ben Roethlisberger should play, unless the birth of his child ends up happening that day. While the Jets still have a lot to work on, their performance against Buffalo was a good sign. The offense can put up points and move the ball. The defense can force turnovers with their impressive secondary. Let's see if Sanchez can go on the road to Pittsburgh and have a repeat performance of his brilliance in the 2012 season opener.
The ground and pound was successful as Shonn Greene carried the ball 27 times for 94 yards and a touchdown. Tebow came in as a tight end on the first offensive play of the game. He carried the ball for 11 yards. The run game complemented the pass game very well Sunday afternoon. Tebow should see more carries and more options in the wildcat as the season goes on.
Most importantly, the Jets' secondary was very impressive for the most part. They started to fall apart in the fourth quarter, but for the most part they held Fitzpatrick in check. They forced him into three interceptions with one of them turning into a pick six from Antonio Cromartie. Revis left the game with an injury, but will be fine to play Sunday.
It was an electric atmosphere at the Meadowlands Sunday. The crowd was ready for a fresh start. The beginning of the season always brings new hope. Not one person out of the 79,088 people expected a 48-point performance from the Jets, which happens to be the most in franchise history in the season opener. It was a good showing in a season where the Jets are looking to redeem themselves and get back to the playoffs.
It was definitely a good performance by the offense, defense, and special teams, but there are definitely a lot of things the Jets need to work on. Their defense had trouble stopping C.J. Spiller and the running game allowing him to run for 169 yards and a touchdown. Also, the pass rush was awful for Gang Green. Fitzpatrick had all day to throw allowing him to get some of those late touchdowns. Pass rushing was the Jets' weakness last season and could be this year. Look for Rex Ryan's team to put some more pressure on the quarterback throughout the season if they want to be successful.
The Jets head to Pittsburgh to face the Steelers Sunday. Ben Roethlisberger should play, unless the birth of his child ends up happening that day. While the Jets still have a lot to work on, their performance against Buffalo was a good sign. The offense can put up points and move the ball. The defense can force turnovers with their impressive secondary. Let's see if Sanchez can go on the road to Pittsburgh and have a repeat performance of his brilliance in the 2012 season opener.
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