The Jets pulled out a 30-27 overtime victory against the\u00a0division-rival New England Patriots.\u00a0 It was nice to see the stands packed and loud as ever.\u00a0 The Jets controlled the ball for nearly 47 minutes in this game, which is one of the keys to beating a Tom Brady-led team.<\/p>\n
OFFENSE<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Game Ball: Chris Ivory- 34 carries, 104 yards<\/em><\/p>\n Geno Smith started out well, throwing a 12 yard touchdown to Jeremy Kerley on the opening drive of the game.\u00a0 The next offensive possession the Jets were driving and Geno threw a pick 6 which immediately switched the momentum of the game and gave the Patriots a 14-7 lead.\u00a0 For the rest of the game, Geno played solid enough to help the team win.\u00a0 He ran for a touchdown and a key first down on the drive to make the score 24-21 Jets in the 3rd quarter.<\/p>\n With Vince Wilfork and leading tackler Jerod Mayo out for the Patriots, the Jets relied heavily on the run game.\u00a0 They ran the ball 52 times for 177 yards, including 34 carries for 104 yards for Chris Ivory.\u00a0 Going into the game, the Jets knew they needed to establish the run and they stuck with the game plan and got it done.<\/p>\n The one issue that continues to plague the Jets offense is the dropped passes.\u00a0 Stephen Hill dropped a pass, Jeff Cumberland dropped two, and Ivory dropped one.\u00a0 Stephen Hill’s inability to high-point the ball (catch it with his hands at the highest point of his jump) has remained an issue that needs to be fixed.\u00a0 He dropped one in that hit him right in the chest on a deep ball by Geno Smith.\u00a0 He then got called for offensive pass interference on a touchdown catch, which was a questionable call to begin with, but it cost the Jets points.\u00a0 Cumberland dropped a pass for a touchdown and then dropped a key play on 3rd down that could’ve been a first down at the end of the fourth quarter.\u00a0 If he makes that catch, the Jets would’ve needed one more first down and could’ve iced the game without giving Brady back the ball.<\/p>\n If the Jets want to allow Geno Smith to continue to grow, they’re going to need to bring in playmakers via the draft or free agency this offseason.\u00a0 David Nelson played very well at wide receiver yesterday catching 4 passes for 80 yards, but he is a temporary solution or “Band-Aid” for this year.\u00a0 Either way, Smith has to live with the group he has and if Nelson can keep this up and the Jets can get Santonio Holmes back healthy, the Jets weapons all of a sudden are a threat in all aspects of the game.<\/p>\n DEFENSE<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Game Ball: Antonio Allen- 9 tackles, 3 pass deflections, 1 INT TD<\/em><\/p>\n The defense played exceptional again.\u00a0 They did struggle in the first quarter, but once Dennis Thurman and Rex Ryan made adjustments to their scheme, they tightened up and got pressure on Tom Brady.\u00a0 The Patriots were 1-12 on third down, which is a tribute to how well the defense played.\u00a0 Brady was also 4-20 on throws over 10 yards yesterday.\u00a0 Antonio Allen gets the game ball because he had the daunting task of covering Rob Gronkowski.\u00a0 He deflected three passes, made open field tackles and had the turning point interception return for a touchdown when he jumped a route intended for Gronkowski deep in Patriots territory.\u00a0 This gave the Jets new life and turned the momentum back in their favor.<\/p>\n Antonio Cromartie had a tremendous game, after giving himself a “C” grade earlier in the week for his overall play.\u00a0 It was nice to see Dee Milliner back out there, although he got banged up again and had to come out for a series or two.\u00a0 David Harris and Demario Davis played outstanding football again.\u00a0 The Jets continued to play with a high motor throughout the game and it\u00a0was integral\u00a0to their success.\u00a0 Anytime you keep Tom Brady under 50% completion percentage and only 228 yards, you should get all the credit.<\/p>\n SPECIAL TEAMS<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Game Ball: Joshua Cribbs- 1 kick return for 17 yards, 3 punt returns for 44 yards<\/em><\/p>\n Josh Cribbs was a nice addition in the return game, giving the Jets great field position.\u00a0 Even if the Jets didn’t score on the possession, he helped them switch the field position and pinned the Patriots offense deep in their own territory several times.\u00a0 He showed he still has the explosive step that made him a Pro-Bowler in 2007.\u00a0 If he stays healthy, he will be another weapon in the Jets overall scheme.<\/p>\n Nick Folk was solid again, going 3-3 including the game-winning 42 yarder in overtime.\u00a0 Ryan Quigley struggled all day, with the exception of one punt late in the 4th quarter.\u00a0 When kicking deep in the Jets end, Quigley was unable to flip the field, only averaging a little over 40 yards per punt.\u00a0 That is unacceptable at the NFL level and it needs to be addressed.<\/p>\n The Jets have to travel to Cincinnati to play a tough Bengals team next Sunday.\u00a0 They are loaded with weapons on offense, and have a solid defense.\u00a0 Starting CB Leon Hall will not be playing due to an ACL tear in yesterday’s game.\u00a0 The Jets will have to target his backup because Terrance Newman on the other corner is 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