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1) Smith wins Player of the Week honors- On Wednesday the NFL announced that Brad Smith was named the AFC Special Teams Player of the Week.  Smith had an outstanding game against the Cincinnati Bengals on Thanksgiving night which included the following accomplishments: *  Smith totaled 200 yards (122 kickoff return, 55 rushing, 23 receiving)… Read more

As the Jets/Patriots showdown moves one day closer lets take a look at how the teams rank defensively. Total Yards allowed per game NYJ (3rd) – 296 yards per game NE (31st)– 399 yards per game Passing Yards allowed per game NYJ (12th) – 210 yards per game NE (32nd) – 288 yards per game… Read more

The Jets are less than a week away from their prime time showdown with the New England Patriots.  Lets take a look at how these two AFC powerhouses rank offensively in the NFL. Yards per game NE (13th)- 349 yards per game NYJ (11th)- 361 yards per game Points per game NE (1st) –30.4 points… Read more

On Monday New York Jets head coach Rex Ryan addressed the media.  Here is the transcript courtesy of the Jets. Opening remarks… “First off, see this is what I’m talking about. There’s a few more people in here. That’s good. (That’s) the way we like it. You’d think two 9-2 teams were going at it… Read more

On Monday New York Jets cornerback Darrelle Revis answered a few questions for the media.  Here is the transcript courtesy of the Jets. On facing Danny Woodhead… “It’s going to be kind of weird seeing him in a Patriots jersey, wearing number 39, but he’s a great player. We knew he was here. It’s sad… Read more

On Monday New York Jets linebacker Bart Scott answered a few questions for the media.  Here is the transcript courtesy of the Jets. On New England’s offense… “I think they’ve changed their offense. They have a new identity, getting their running backs out. Danny Woodhead has been a great addition for them. (They are) working… Read more

Now that the hype has begun for the battle between the Jets and the Patriots next Monday night (Dec. 6th), lets take a look at the AFC Playoff picture. Division Leaders 1. New York Jets 9-2  East 2. Baltimore Ravens 8-3 North 3. Kansas City Chiefs 7-4 West 4. Jacksonville Jaguars 6-5 South Wild Card… Read more

On Sunday the National Football League announced that running back Curtis Martin was one of 26 semi-finalists being considered for the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s 2011 class.  Martin, who played for the Jets from 1998-2005, will have some tough competition as running backs Marshall Faulk, Terrell Davis, Roger Craig, and Jerome Bettis were also… Read more

Last week I went a powerful 13-2 to improve my season record to 92-67.  I am ready to make my late season surge (almost like the Chargers) and skipped the turkey day games in preparation.  Here are my picks for week 12. Packers over the Falcons- This could be the game of the day as… Read more

On Thanksgiving night the New York Jets beat the Cincinnati Bengals 26-10 at the New Meadowlands Stadium.  The victory, which is the Jets fourth in a row, moves Gang Green to 9-2 on the season and keeps them in first place in the AFC East.  Here are some notes from the game. Smith explodes- Brad… Read more

On Thanksgiving night (8:20 EST) the New York Jets (8-2) take on the Cincinnati Bengals (2-8) at the New Meadowlands Stadium.  The Jets enter the game winners of three in a row ( all 3 nail biters), while the Bengals crawl in losers of 7 in a row, including a complete collapse last week against… Read more