The New York Jets bruised and bullied the New England Patriots to earn a 16-9 victory Sunday at the Meadowlands, maintaining New York's standing atop the AFC East.
The Jets (2-0), who have not surrendered an offensive touchdown to date, are slated to host the Tennessee Titans (0-2) on Sunday afternoon.
“This is where we expected to be,” wide receiver Jerricho Cotchery said after Sunday’s game. “The entire off-season we were working hard to be 2-0 at this point.”
Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (23-47, 216 yards passing) struggled all afternoon against the Jets' savage and ferocious pass rush.
“Our defense is just filled with studs,” Jets rookie quarterback Mark Sanchez remarked. “I felt for Tom.”
Brady failed to complete at least half o ...
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New York Jets: Immediate Championship Contenders
Posted: 23rd September 2009 by Colin Linneweber in NFLComments Off on New York Jets: Immediate Championship Contenders