New York Jets Road to Superbowl XLVI

And Play Like You Mean It

Thats the motto of the NFL coach of the Green Machine New York Jets, Rex Ryan. Follow the NYJ highlights and bookmark this page as it highlights the full schedule for the 2011 season. Be sure to follow these flight boys otherwise known as the NY Jets as they pave their way to the ultimate game of the year when the Superbowl will be played In Indianapolis on February 5, 2012.

You wont want to miss any of the progress of some of the best players of the gridiron as Gang Green shows off the game managing skills of the Quarterback that Mark Sanchez is becoming. Take a tour of Revis Island as Darrell shuts down every receiver the NFL comes at him with. Watch him together with Anthony Cromartie, who is sure to have a tough year ahead of him but together with Revis they are probably the best defensive tandem team any offense will come up against.

SuperBowl Contenders

The New York Jets are definite Super Bowl contenders as the 2011 season is about to begin. And it is a breathe of fresh air around Gotham to be able to say that, as there have been too many years of misery. Since Rex Ryan has come into town New York finally has a team to be very confident in. Under coach Ryan the Jets are a team that has accomplished so much in the past two years leaving little doubt that the Jets are actually a great franchise team and we have a coaching staff to be proud of. As a huge fan I am totally enjoying that this is a team worthy of being labeled as a SB contender. So close we came the last 2 years (one away from the SuperBowl

The team was founded in 1960,and since then the Jets have only won 1 Superbowl. That is one statistic that is going to change Feb. 5, 2012 when the 2 best teams from the NFL meet up at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana for Superbowl XLVI. The Jets have reached two A.F.C. title games in a row since Rex Ryan has taken over as the coach and my crystal ball is saying that the flight boys are heading that way.

The Shut Down Defense

Rex Ryan and most of our 2011 starters are heading into their 3rd year of working together. Sione Pouha, Mike DeVito, David Harris, Bart Scott, Calvin Pace, Bryan Thomas, Darrelle Revis, Jim Leonhard and Eric Smith all have one thing in common; 9 of 11 starters are heading into year number 3 under Ryan's defensive system. Cromartie knowing exactly what to expect playing opposite of Revis, Leonhard coming back from injury as the quarterback of our defense, Wilson no longer being a rookie, Eric Smith getting better with playing experience and Brodney Pool heading into his 2nd year with the Jets. You can bet on the fact that the Jets known for their shutdown attack is ready to go.

Ground and Pound Offense

As a talented, developing QB Mark Sanchez is heading into his 3rd year. And I believe this is one QB that is ready to come into his own. If Sanchez can improve his accuracy and completion percentage, he has all the tools to perform at a high level of play. The Jets have a few new targets for Sanchez like Plaxico Burress and Derrick Mason. These wide receivers have added depth on the outside.The speed, quickness and overall explosiveness that Joe McKnight and Jeremy Kerley bring to our offense is something that I can't wait to see. Some may hate the wildcat package/formation, but Kerley has looked outstanding running the option from under center during the preseason. This kid can fly.
Expect Shonn Greene to have a break out season as the feature work horse running back. And with a well rested Ladanian Tomlinson with his excellent field vision/awareness, and his abilities to catch out of the backfield (52 receptions last year) he can bail Sanchez out of tough situations. He can execute the draw / screen plays to perfection on 3rd down.

Rex Ryan handed out five game balls to :

• LaDainian Tomlinson
• Plaxico Burress
• Joe McKnight
• Isaiah Trufant
• Nick Folk

Not one game ball went to any member of his defense, which surrendered an appalling 390 net yards in the Dallas game.

Jets 27 Dallas Cowboys 24
Sun, 09/11 at 8:20 PM EDT

When pressure hits you, winners make smart plays. Tony Romo did the opposite. He threw the ball right into Revis Island. And the Jets win on opening night with a thrilling come from behind win. The Jets rally past Cowboys with a wild 4th quarter: Nick Folk kicked a 50-yard field goal with 27 seconds left.
With the game tied at 24, the Cowboys had a chance for a winning drive with 59 seconds left, but Tony Romo was intercepted on the first play by Darrelle Revis, who returned it 20 yards to Dallas' 34. Four plays later, Folk kicked the go-ahead field goal against his former team.

Tribute to 9/11

** The first Sunday of the NFL regular season falls on the 10th anniversary of 9/11. This marks the second time a 9/11 anniversary has fallen on the first Sunday of the NFL season since 2001. In 2005, the fourth anniversary of 9/11 also was on a Sunday.

Revis Island

Darrelle Revis, of course, made the game-turning interception in the final minute. Ryan credited his defensive coordinator Mike Pettine with the "call of the night." Pettine called "Jet Mike Mix," basically a play in which Revis covers Bryant underneath, with help over the top from Brodney Pool. Duping Romo and Bryant into thinking it was straight man-to-man. Revis, knowing Pool was behind him, took an aggressive approach and jumped the route. Truth be told, Dez Bryant could've done a better job of going for the ball maybe he was exhaused after a night of Revis.

"Whatever team played the hardest the longest is the team that wins." Rex Ryan's words to his team after the game

Now that what I call "Jet" football.

Jacksonville Jaguars
Final Score : JAC 3 @ NYJ32

Sun, 09/18 at 1:00 PM EDT

Home: MetLife Stadium
In Attendance : 78,834

TV: NBC

Hispanic Heritage celebrated at MetLife Stadium

Top Game Players

Top Passer

• Mark Sanchez182 Yds (NYJ)

Top Rusher

• Maurice Jones-Drew88 Yds (JAC)

Top Receiver

• Dustin Keller101 Yds (NYJ)

@ Oakland Raiders
Final score - NYJ 24 @OAK 34

Sun. 09/25 at 4:05 PM EDT

Away: O.co Coliseum

Watch the Game on

• TV: CBS
• DirecTV: 712

Top Game Players
Top Passer : Mark Sanchez369 Yds (NYJ)
Top Rusher : Darren McFadden171 Yds (OAK)
Top Receiver : LaDainian Tomlinson116 Yds (NYJ)

@ Baltimore Ravens Sun

Sunday 10/02 at 8:20 PM EDT

Away: M&T Bank Stadium

TV: NBC

The Ravens under defensive coach Rex Ryan were known as the league's best defensive when he was in Baltimore. To this day he still has great relationships with many of the Ravens' defensive stars. But the Jets and their coach want to get back at the Ravens for last year loss in Week 1. This should be a tough game for all that are in it and especially for Derrick Mason who will be going up against his old team.

@ New England Patriots

Patriots send Jets to third place, 30-21

Sun 10/09 at 4:15 PM EDT

Away: Gillette Stadium

Watch:

• TV: CBS
• DirecTV: 714

One of the best moments for any Jet fan was last January's huge win over the New England Patriots. Rex Ryan turned this game into one of mental toughness as he and Belicheck faced off. With a blow out loss to the Pats early in last season the Jets had a lot to prove . And so they did as most long-suffering Jets fans loved every minute of watching Tom Brady and the AFC East rival Patriots fall out of any hopes of returning ot the SuperBowl for the second year in a row. Last years win is a game that surely ranks among the greatest moments in Jet franchise history. Week 5 in 2011 has the Jets returning to Gillette Stadium in the second week of October. Can they repeat what they did to the Patriots or will the Patriots get revenge?

Miami Dolphins

Mon, 10/17 at 8:30 PM EDT

Home: MetLife Stadium

Watch: TV: ESPN

** Breast Cancer Awareness

*** Ring of Honor

Game Highlights

The Jets won for the first time in a month snaping a three-game losing streak by dominating Miami in 24-6 victory.

• Mark Sanchez passed for 201 yards and a rushing Touchdown.
• Sanchez now has 2 rushing TDs this season, 6 for his career.
• Darrelle Revis returned an interception 100 yards for a score making this return the longest by a Jet at home in franchise history
• Calvin Pace gets 2 sacks in this game his 3rd of season
• Nick Folk hits from 28 yards out. He hits to make the score Jets, 17-6. And he makes it 8-for-8 on FGs this season

Santonio Holmes was quoted after the NYJ win:
'The guys came together to play really good football. I think we really took up the challenge today'

San Diego Chargers 21
New York Jets 27

Sun, 10/23 at 1:00 PM EDT

Home: MetLife Stadium

Where To Watch:

• TV: CBS
• DirecTV: 705

** New York Jet Fan Appreciation Day

**** ALR Lupus Awareness Day

New York Jets Week 7 Game Highlights

Jets WR Plaxico Burress had a Hall of Fame day with three touchdowns in the Chargers-Jets matchup quickly becoming QB Mark Sanchez red zone target.Mark Sanchez completed 18-of-33 passes for 173 yards and an interception for the Jets who won for the second straight week.

Philip Rivers threw for only 179 yards, his fewest in 22 regular-season games, since Jan. 3, 2010. The Jets had only one sack, in the first quarter, but their pass rush pressured Rivers for much of the afternoon. And thanks to the Jets secondary,Vincent Jackson was without a catch in the second half.

LaDanian Tomlinson's three catches gave him 602 for his career and made him just the fourth running back in NFL history with over 600 receptions.

With the victory, the Jets headed into their bye-week with two consecutive impressive home victories after a three-game road losing streak. They also are off to their first 4-0 start at home since 2004. The 4-3 Jets I think are feeling like a new team. New York will be invigorated and revitalized for their divisional matchup against the surprisingly competitive 4-2 Bills on November 6.

New York Jets Bye Week

Perfect timing for the Flight Crew and all the New York Jets to take a rest and see where all their opponents are ranking.

Top Passer

• Mrk Sanchez 230 Yds (NYJ)

Top Rusher

• Fred Jackson 72 Yds (DEN)

Top Receiver

• Steve Johnson 84 Yds (NYJ)

Jets Dominate Bills and The NYJ Move Into AFC East 1st Place Tie

New York Jets 27

@Buffalo Bills 11

Sun, 11/06 at 1:00 PM EST

Away: Ralph Wilson Stadium

TV Broadcast

• TV: CBS
• DirecTV: 704

The Jets offense may not have come alive until the 2nd half but Rex Ryans defense suffocated the Buffalo Bills from the start of the game in Orchard Park.

Rex Ryan defense beat the Bills today as they forced three turnovers and twice stopped the Bills on fourth down. Fitzpatrick completed less than 50% of his passes (15-for-31) and finished with a 51.9 quarterback rating.
Fact is the Jets have the best secondary in football.

Ryan Fitzpatrick finished 15-of-31 for 191 yards and two interceptions.

"We just couldn't get anything going, They kept us frustrated all day and didn't allow us to do what we've been doing all year."

Even better news is that Week 9 in the NFL saw the New England Patriots lose to the New York Giants, forcing a three-way tie atop the AFC East division along with the Jets, Bills and New England. The way it breaks down is that if New England wins in NY next week they the win secures the tiebreaker over the Jets and gives the Patriots a 3-1 division record (Buffalo is 1-1). If the Patriots lose that game (keep in mind the Patriots are 0-2 against the Jets at the Meadowlands in the Rex Ryan era) they’re suddenly just a game over .500, staring up at both the Jets and Bills in the division and trailing at least two teams (and likely three) in the AFC North as well.

The way the Jets are coming together at this pivotal point in the season the only way the Pats are going to win in the Meadowlands next week is if they give Belicheck and Brady the game.

Bring on the New England Patriots.

New England Patriots
NYJ 21 @ NE30

Sun. 11/13 at 8:20 PM EST

Home: MetLife Stadium
In attendance : 68,756

TV: NBC

Military Appreciation Day Food Drive

Top Players
Top Passer : Tom Brady 321 Yds (NE)
Top Rusher :BenJarvus Green-Ellis136 Yds (NE)
Top Receiver :Wes Welker124 Yds (NE)

There are no words for this loss.

@ Denver Broncos

Thursday 11/17 at 8:20 PM EST

Away: Mile High Stadium
In Attendance - 74,746

TV: NFL NETWORK

Final score - New York Jets 13 Denver Broncos 17

Top Game Players
Top Passer :

• Mark Sanchez 252 Yds (NYJ)

Top Rusher :

• Tim Tebow 68 Yds (DEN)

Top Receiver :

• Plaxico Burress 64 Yds (NYJ)

I seriously do not enjoy watching Tim Tebow.

Another loss for my Jets

;( breaks my heart.

Top Passer :

• Ryan Fitzpatrick 264 Yds (BUF)

Top Rusher :

• Shonn Greene 78 Yds (NYJ)

Top Receiver :

• Brad Smith 77 Yds (DEN)

Buffalo Bills

Sun, 11/27 at 1:00 PM EST

Home: MetLife Stadium

• TV: CBS NY Channel 2
• DirecTV: 705

Sanchez Comes Through in Clutch Leads Jets Past Bills

On 3rd-and-11 with less than two minutes remaining, Plaxico Burress as only Plax can do, makes a one-handed grab that salvaged the game-winning drive and led to the Jets 28-24 victory in this clutch win over the Bills.

Steve Johnson in a gross display of bad sportsmanship made fun of Plaxico Buress after he scored a 5 yard TD. Faking like he was shooting himself in the leg, he then goes and mimics how a Jet usually celebrates a TD. Arms extended, flying like a Jet. The worst part of his display was he added a crash landing. Thanks to the refs he got a 15 yard penalty for his antics which then the Bills really paid for, as this 15-yard penalty on the kickoff, the kicker muffed and the Jets then got possession on Buffalo's 36-yard-line.

Burress then scored a touchdown to tie the score at 14-14 going into the half. Karma is a bitch.

"Never tweet during the game but what @StevieJohnson13 did was disrespectful & not needed & should never happen in the #NFL so ill pay half the fine HA!," was the tweet from injured Shawn Merriman who posted the above on Twitter at the half to defend the Buffalo Bills wide receiver

Did You Know:

Jets center Nick Mangold and Redskins defensive tackle Barry Cofield, who will face off Sunday, first played against each other as teenagers in Ohio.

@ Washington Redskins

Jets beat the Redskins, 34-19, to improve to 7-5

Sunday 12/04/11 at 1:00 PM EST

Away: FedEx Field

• TV: CBS
• DirecTV: 704

The Jets pulled off another mistake ridden game.

Mark Sanchez completed 19 of 32 passes for 165 yards and avoided throwing an interception after having at least one in five straight games. It was Sanchez's 10th career 4th quarter comeback including the playoffs, and his second in as many weeks.

Santonio "ToneTome" Holmes made another amazing 30 yard TD catchTD giving the Jets the lead for good in 4th quarter.

Running Back Shonn Greene finished with 88 yards on 22 carries and 3 rushing touchdowns. It was Greene who put the icing on the cake with a 25-yard TD giving New York the 34-19 lead.

There must not be anything worse than for the home team to hear the fans of the visiting team as today in Landover, Md the Redskins heard fireman Ed lead the Jet Fans loud and clearly. The “J-E-T-S Jets Jets Jets!” chant, was clearly audible late in the fourth quarter, coming just before the Jets scored their third touchdown in just over three minutes.

The Jets now improve to 7-5, leaving them tied with the Cincinnati Bengals, Tennessee Titans, Oakland Raiders and Denver Broncos in the American Football Conference. The Jets are one of five teams — Cincinnati, Tennessee, Denver and Oakland — with 7-5 records. Because of a tiebreaker disadvantage, the Jets lag behind the Bengals, the Broncos and the Raiders, which means that they would not make the playoffs if the season ended today.

10 Kansas City Chiefs
37 New York Jets

Sunday December 11, 2011 at 1:00 PM EST

Home: MetLife Stadium

• TV: CBS
• DirecTV: 706

Jets Get to Eight Wins

Rex Ryan had a special introduction for the Jets’ offensive starters before the start of todays game. A perfect start for the the crowd to show true appreciation for the comeback Quarterback. And today against the Chiefs it was duly deserved as Mark Sanchez threw two touchdown passes and added a pair of scores on the ground, as the playoff-hopeful New York Jets overpowered the Kansas City Chiefs in a beautiful win.

Shonn Greene gained a season-high 129 yards on 24 carries with one touchdown for the Jets (8-5), who extended their winning streak to three games.

This is the kind of win the Jets needed though it might have been a costly win,. As Jim Leonhard was lost early with an injured right knee. If Leonhard (right knee) is out for the next few games, that's a big loss as right now there has been no immediate word on the severity.

A big win for Gangreen, and there is nothing better than watching this kind of Jets Football! And for this NY Jets fan, I never can get enough of this one, when Rex looks into the locker room for LT and tells him to break it down, and as LaDanainan Tomilson says on three and the team breaks out into "And the Home of the J*ET*S. Watch Rex Ryan's lockeroom speech and the Jets cheer right here.

@ Philadelphia Eagles

What An Ugly Loss for the NYJ

Jets 19 Eagles 45

Sunday 12/18/2011 at 4:15 PM EST

Away: Lincoln Financial Field

• TV: FOX
• DirecTV: 709

Jets and Eagles are equally hungry for a championship this year. Each team added what I think could be the pieces to their puzzles. The Jets taking on Plaxico and the Eagles acquiring Nhamdi. This AFC/NFC match up in week 15 both teams are sure to have alot on the line.

New York Giants
Jets Lose to The Giants 29 - 14

Saturday 12/24/2011 at 1:00 PM EST

Home: MetLife Stadium

• TV: CBS
• DirecTV: 704

New York Giants Win

Giants top Jets to stay on track in NFC East and The New York Jets' playoff hopes took a serious hit. They will need to win at Miami next week and get some help from several other teams to make it in.We will beat Miami next week. BaltimoreRavens need to win over the Cincinnati Bengals. Houston Texans have to beat the Tennessee Titans and Denver Broncos or Oakland raiders need to lose. As for the Giants if they beat the Dallas Cowboys next week the NFC East title is all theirs.

@ Miami Dolphins

Sun. 01/01/2012 at 1:00 PM EST

Away: Sun Life Stadium

• TV: CBS
• DirecTV: 704

Keeping Up With the Jets

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THE RUNNING ROSTER
By Position as of September 3, 2011
The Jets surely will make more moves before the opener with the Cowboys next Sunday. One position that's a question mark right now is their third quarterback. With Greg McElroy out indefinitely after right thumb surgery, Ryan said at the moment wide receiver Jeremy Kerley would be the team's third quarterback.

Ground and Pound

Quarterbacks (3):
Mark Sanchez #6
Mark Brunell #8
Greg McElroy #14 (injured reserve)

Running Backs(4)
Shonn Greene #23
LaDainian Tomlinson #21
Joe McKnight #25
Bilal Powell #29

Full Back (1)
John Conner #38

Wide Receivers (5)
Santonio Holmes #10
Plaxico Burress #17
Derrick Mason #88
Jeremy Kerley #85
Logan Payne #18

Tight Ends (3):
Dustin Keller #81
Matt Mulligan #82
Jeff Cumberland #86

Offensive Line (8):
D’Brickashaw Ferguson #60
Matt Slauson #68
Nick Mangold #74 Center
Brandon Moore # Guard
Wayne Hunter #78 T
Rob Turner #75 OG
Vladimir Ducasse #62 OT
Caleb Schlauderaff #68 OG
Matt Kroul #66 (practice squad)
Robby Felix

Defensive Line (6)
Sione Pouha #91
Mike DeVito #70
Muhammad Wilkerson #96
Kenrick Ellis #93
Marcus Dixon #94
Ropati Pitoitua #79
Martin Tevaseu (waived)
Jarron Gilbert (practice squad)

Line Backers (8):
Bart Scott #57
David Harris #52
Calvin Pace #97
Bryan Thomas #58
Josh Mauga #53
Jamaal Westerman #55
Garrett McIntyre #50
Aaron Maybin - (waived)
Nick Bellore #43
Matthias Berning (practice squad)

Corner Backs (5):
Darrelle Revis #24
Antonio Cromartie #31
Kyle Wilson #20
Donald Strickland #30
Marquice Cole #34 D
Ellis Lankster (waived)
Julian Posey (practice squad)
Isaiah Trufant (waived)

Safety (6):
Jim Leonhard #36
Eric Smith #33
Brodney Pool #22
Emanuel Cook #27

Specialists (3):
Nick Folk #2 Kicker
TJ Conley #4 Punter
Tanner Purdum #46 LS

Injured Reserve:
Taylor Boggs #64 OL
Greg McElroy #14 QB

Meet Again

Two Giants reunite except this time they are are opposite side of the field. This had to have been a bitter sweet moment for Plax - though I am sure he is happy to be playing in New York for the Jets, he sure must miss Eli Manning.

Burress and Manning, who hooked up for the game-winning score in Super Bowl XLII when they were teammates with the New York Giants, were able to catch up and chat for a bit, Burress said Monday night after his New York Jets beat Manning's Giants 17-3 in a preseason game at MetLife Stadium.