The New York Jets squeaked by the New England Patriots Thursday night, winning 34-31 after a 34-yard Jay Feely field goal in OT. The Jets avenged a week 2 loss, and are now in sole possession of first place in the AFC East.Brett Favre managed to avoid throwing in interception for only the third time this season, and Thomas Jones continued working running hard, going for 104 yards and a TD.
Several Patriots had big nights in the loss. Matt Cassel played the game of his life, passing for 400 yards and 3 TDs, while adding 62 yards on the ground! If he keeps this up Brady might have to fight to get his job back (not really - geeze, haven't you ever heard of a hyperbole?) Rookie linebacker Jerod Mayo added 16 tackles to his team-leading 65 on the season. Mayo is having an outstanding season, and the future of this defense is in excellent hands.
The Jets take sole possession of first place in the AFC East tonight, but they'll be looking over their shoulder every week, because the Patriots are looming. One misstep (or untimely Favre "jump-bal"l interception) and the Jets might be right back in a tie. Two missteps and they could tumble all the way to the AFC basement.
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