New York Jets Resort to Fakes
Tuesday, October 13th, 2009The New York Jets lost Sunday’s game to their AFC East rivals, the Miami Dolphins, 31-27. This is the second straight week that the Jets (3-2) have lost.
First year Jets’ coach, Rex Ryan made some creative calls during the game. In the first half he called 2 fake punts that turned out very well for the Jets, and they were able to score some points. In fact, they were the only points the Jets made in the first half of the game.
The first fake was called when the New York Jets were 6 yards short of a first down on their own 34-yard line. This fake was daring, but resulted in a first down and a 26-yard gain. This fake led to a touchdown pass to wide receiver Braylon Edwards from rookie quarterback Mark Sanchez to pull the Jets into a 7-7 tie.
Monday’s game was Braylon Edwards debut with the New York Jets. The 26-year old wide receiver scored his first touchdown of the season with his first catch of the game. Sanchez through to Edwardsin the end zone, and Edwards made the touchdown scoring grab. He caught 5 passes for 64 yards and helped set up 2 more touchdowns.
The second fake was not as risky. The Jets only needed 3 yards for a first down,were at Miami’s 40-yard line, and almost in field goal range. Brad Smith ran on a direct snap for a first down which set up a 40-yard field goal by Jay Feely. This particular field goal extended Feely’s consecutive field goal streak to 22.
The New York Jets have their next game on Sunday, October 18 against the Buffalo Bills.
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