Jets Rout Miami, 24-6: A Quick Look Back

The New York Jets evened up their record at 3-3 Mondnay night with a convincing 24-6 win over the hapless Miami Dolphins. The victory ended New York’s three-game losing streak. The Jets now host the San Diego Chargers and then head into their bye.

It was over when…
Santonio Holmes took a short pass over the middle from Mark Sanchez and weaved through Miami’s defense for a 38-yard touchdown with 11:50 left. The Jets went up 24-6. With Miami’s offense, that was enough.

Turning point…
Darrelle Revis’ 100-yard first-quarter interception return for a touchdown gave the Jets a 7-3 lead. New York was reeling at that point. The offense looked anemic. The Dolphins were in the red zone as the result of a gift muffed kickoff. Miami was on the verge of taking a two score lead, which might have made it a very different game against a Jets team searching for confidence. Revis’ play changed the game completely.

Three Stars:
1. Darrelle Revis: Revis was not necessarily in top form. He got beaten by Brandon Marshall a few times as badly as anybody has gotten him in a few years. Ultimately, though, he registered a pair of interceptions, the big touchdown, and allowed less than 50 percent of passes headed his way to be completed.

2. Wayne Hunter: The oft maligned right tackle stood tall Monday. He stonewalled Cameron Wake all night with little help. Wake, one of the best pass rushers in the league, was not a a factor.

3. Mark Sanchez: The start was ugly, but he threw for 201 yards and a touchdown. He seemed to get comfortable after the final drive of the first half. He also made a great audible call to a quarterback draw that led to a rushing touchdown when he saw the middle of the field vacated. Sanchez spread the ball out to seven different receivers.

Jets 24, Dolphins 6: Post-Game Reactions

For the New York Jets, the win was the thing. They didn’t care how they got, or whether it looked pretty or not. After three straight losses, all Gang Green cared about was getting back to .500 Monday night by defeating the winless Miami Dolphins. They did so, of course, 24-6.

“We needed a win in the worst way. We’re just happy that we found a way to get one,” said Jets coach Rex Ryan.

After a week filled with criticism from wide receiver Santonio Holmes, the trade of disgruntled receiver Derrick Mason and lots of sniping about offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer the Jets need to return to focusing on football.

“It’s just we needed. We’re back on track,” said quarterback Mark Sanchez. “It was big for us, but we’re not done yet. There are plenty of corrections to make and it just feels good to get a win. It’s nice to come into the locker room and not think, ‘Man we were so close,’ or ‘Man we could have,’ and ‘I wish I would have done this or that’.”

Cornerback Darrelle Revis made the game-changing play, a 100-yard interceptiuon return for a touchdown that gave the Jets the lead for good in the first quarter.

“This was key for us. Losing, especially in this business, it’s tough. During the week, it’s hard coming to work. It leaves a nasty taste in your mouth. We lost three straight and we wanted to get this win. We came in with a great game plan. Guys stuck together and we played well,” Revis said.

Darrelle Revis' 100-Yard Interception Return Sends Jets to 24-6 Win Over Dolphins

It wasn’t exactly pretty, but the New York Jets got back to winning ways on Monday night, defeating the rival Miami Dolphins, 24-6, with the big play a first quarter 100-yard interception return touchdown by Darrelle Revis. The win improved the Jets’ record to 3-3, while Miami remained winless in 2011 at 0-5.

The crowd at MetLife Stadium was somber early, with the Jets’ offense sputtering and Miami surprisingly moving the ball. Miami took a 3-0 lead on a Dan Carpenter field goal, and the Jets fumbled the ensuing kickoff, which the Dolphins recovered deep in Jets territory. It seemed as though Miami was about to shockingly go up two scores on New York until Revis made the play that figured to be the turning point of the game.

On third down and seven from the Jets’ 15-yard-line, Revis intercepted a Matt Moore pass at the goal line and meandered his way up the right sideline before darting towards the middle of the field and taking the ball the distance for a touchdown. It was a huge swing of points that gave the Jets life and kept the home fanbase, certainly ready, from turning on them.

Revis intercepted another Moore pass with the game out of reach, and Mark Sanchez both threw a touchdown and ran for one. The Jets’ offense, which endured four three-and-outs to start, rebounded with two consecutive solid, long drives that resulted in points right on either side of halftime. Sanchez capped an 11-play, 81-yard drive late in the second quarter with a five-yard touchdown scamper to extend the Jets’ lead to 14-6. Then, on their first drive of the third quarter, New York’s offense kept its rhythm with a 13-play, 79-yard drive that resulted in a Nick Folk 28-yard field goal.

The Jets’ final score came early in the fourth quarter. Sanchez connected with Santonio Holmes on a 38-yard catch-and-run touchdown, his second score in as many weeks. A few weeks back, Holmes had stated to the media that the Jets needed to do a better job of getting the ball in the hands of their playmakers, and Holmes’ impressive run after the catch backed up his words.

The Jets defense did a fine job against the overmatched Moore, intercepting him twice and sacking him four times. Brandon Marshall had a respectable game, gaining 109 yards on six catches – many with Revis covering him. But Marshall did not fulfill his silly prediction of getting ejected from the game. Instead, the Jets ejected the Dolphins from any contention this season, and placed them squarely in the Andrew Luck Sweepstakes.

As for the Jets, work still needs to be done and a stern test comes to town on Sunday with a visit from the San Diego Chargers. For now though, disaster averted.

New York Jets Lead Miami Dolphins 17-6 At End Of Third Quarter

Tick-tick-tick…

The play clock is slowly ticking away on the Miami Dolphins, who are staring down the barrel of an almost insurmountable 0-5 start to the 2011 season.

In fact, with all the dropped passes and up-for-grabs bombs from Dolphins quarterback Matt Moore, it’s almost surprising to learn the fish have been able to keep it a two-score game.

At the end of the third quarter, New York leads, 17-6.

The Jets, who seemed to be picking up steam at the end of the first half, went 79 yards across 13 plays to get within field-goal range, where Nick Folk would launch one from 28 yards out for the only score of the quarter.

In reality, with the amount of time Mark Sanchez has been afforded to throw the ball, this should be a blowout.

Unless New York runs away with it in the fourth quarter, some of the lingering questions that fans had heading into this game may still remain.

New York Jets Lead Miami Dolphins 14-6 At Halftime

It took 24 minutes, but New York was finally able to secure a first down, giving Mark Sanchez a chance to take matters into his own hands.

Did he ever.

The Jets quarterback drove his offense-deprived team 76 yards into the red zone across 10 plays. From there, the USC standout ran it five yards for a touchdown with an emphatic dive into the end zone.

Miami, who saw Dan Carpenter boot one between the uprights from 21 yards out, trail the Jets14-6 at halftime.

While Sanchez and Co. may have finally found their groove, Matt Moore and the winless fish continue to have problems finding the end zone, settling for field goals despite several opportunities to penetrate the New York defense.

The bottom line? Reggie Bush, who continues to rack up significant yardage, can’t be the only Dolphin contributing with just 30 minutes left to play.

Miami needs a big second half — or a Jets meltdown.

New York Jets Lead Miami Dolphins 7-3 At End Of First Quarter

Ten yards.

That’s how much offense the hapless New York Jets were able to muster up in the first quarter Monday night against the Miami Dolphins, who despite controlling the football, still find themselves down 7-3.

That’s because Darrelle Revis intercepted Matt Moore on third down to run it back 100 yards to put New York up by four after Miami got on the board with a field goal.

While the Jets retain the lead, they have yet to secure a first down and have done nothing to assure "Gang Green" nation that all the talk from wide receiver Santonio Holmes, who made headlines last week for sacking the team’s offensive line, was just that -- talk.

Jets offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer promised to "roll up his sleeves and get back to work," but with no first downs and a total of 10 yards, it doesn’t sound like anyone at MetLife stadium is prepared to cross the picket line.

Stay tuned.

Jets Seek to End Skid Against Winless Dolphins

The Jets return to action tonight looking to snap their three game losing streak against the winless Dolphins

Key Matchup When the Dolphins Have the Ball: Sione Pouha vs. Mike Pouncey
Matt Moore is starting at quarterback tonight for Miami. He posted a 55.6 passer rating in five starts for the Panthers last year. The Dolphins are probably going to look to run heavily to keep Moore out of passing downs. The Jets might show a lot of four man lines, but the nose tackle handling the center is still very important to control the point of attack and limit the success of the run game.

Key Matchup When the Jets Have the Ball: Nick Mangold vs. Paul Soliai
The Jets have some matchups to exploit on the outside, but they have been unwilling to try and exploit similar edges in the past few weeks. Soliai is underperforming in the season following what looked like a breakout season. If Mangold wins the matchup the way he should on paper, it frees up other linemen to hit the second level.

Three Simple Keys:

1. Load the Box: Miami is going to do everything possible to avoid a situation where Moore has to win the game. That means a ton of running to shorten the game and keep him out of obvious passing situations. The Jets should focus on stopping the run. Even if the Dolphins do try and throw more than expected, the Jets may have the corners, Darrelle Revis, Antonio Cromartie, and Kyle Wilson to lock down Miami’s receivers, Brandon Marshall, Brian Hartline, and Davone Bess.

2. Throw the Kitchen Sink at Moore: The Jets are blitzing less this season. While the Dolphins have an explosive receiving back in Reggie Bush and have exploited the Jets through the screen game in the past, this is a game to attack a shaky quarterback and try and force mistakes. Miami’s pass protection has been spotty this year, particularly Marc Columbo at right tackle.

3. Avoid Penalties: This is a game where field position is likely to be important. One team is starting a backup quarterback. The other is struggling to find any kind of good vibes on offense. Miami’s punter Brandon Fields might have been the MVP of the Dolphins win in the Meadowlands last December. He hits rockets. The Jets need to avoid doing Miami any favors by giving away yardage.

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Jets Vs. Dolphins: Saturday Injury Report

Jets Center Nick Mangold was listed as 'doubtful' for Monday night's matchup with the Dolphins as late as Thursday, but was upgraded on Friday and is now officially listed as 'questionable'. Mangold has been nursing a bum ankle and has been limited in two straight practices. 

NEW YORK JETS

Out

WR Logan Payne, Wrist
DL Ropati Pitoitua, Knee
DL Donal Strickland, Concussion
DB Isaiah Trufant, Hamstring

Questionable

C Nick Mangold, Ankle

Probable

DL Marquice Cole, Hamstring
DB Marcus Dixon, Shoulder
LB Garret McIntyre, Concussion
LS Tanner Purdum, Back
LB Bart Scott Toe
DL Martin Tevaseu, Back
RB LaDanian Tomlinson, Calf
DL Muhammad Wilkerson, Shoulder

MIAMI DOLPHINS

Questionable

CB Nolan Carrol, Hamstring
S Chris Clemons, Hamstring
RB Daniel Thomas, Hamstring
TE Will Yeatman, Shoulder

Probable

CB Vonta Davis, Hamstring
DE Tony McDaniel, Hand
LB Koa Misi, Neck

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For a closer look at next Monday’s match-up, be sure to check out our Jets Vs. Dolphins preview here. In addition, you can get all the news and notes for both teams at Gang Green Nation and The Phinsider.

Jets Injury Update: Nick Mangold Returns To Practice, Will Play Monday

New York Jets center Nick Mangold returned to practice on a limited basis Friday, and ESPN New York's Mike Mazzeo reports that head coach Rex Ryan said Mangold's high-ankle sprain will not keep him from playing Monday night against the Dolphins.

Defensive end Ropati Pitoitua (knee) and cornerback Isaiah Trufant (hamstring) did not practice, with wideout Logan Payne (wrist) the only Jet currently listed as definitely out for the Miami game.

Cornerback Donald Strickland continues to recover from his concussion, again partaking in limited practice, only this time without his red no-contact jersey. Running back LaDainian Tomlinson (calf) graduated from limited participation and practiced fully on Friday.

Other players who made full participation Friday were: cornerback Marquice Cole (hamstring), defensive tackle Marcus Dixon (shoulder), linebacker Garrett McIntyre (concussion), long snapper Tanner Purdum (low back), linebacker Bart Scott (toe), defensive tackle Martin Tevaseu (low back) and defensive end Muhammad Wilkerson (shoulder).

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Santonio Holmes Criticizes New York Jets Offensive Line

New York Jets wide receiver Santonio Holmes criticized his offensive line on Thursday, saying quarterback Mark Sanchez does not have enough time to throw the football and the Jets play-calling has suffered as a result. 

"I may be criticized again for saying it but I think it starts up front," Holmes told reporters. "The big guys know it. They give Mark enough time to sit in the pocket and complete passes I think everything changes. The routes that are being run are short routes, ‘Hey, let’s get the ball out of Mark’s hands quick. Let’s move the ball down the field and let’s go from there.’ But if you can’t protect the quarterback for 4 or 5 seconds, then there’s no point in dropping back 7 yards to throw a football when he doesn’t have enough time. So, we pretty much have to roll with the way our offense is rolling right now."

Holmes had already spoken out about the offensive line after a Week 4 loss to the Baltimore Ravens, and said he had no qualms about voicing his opinion again.

"Those guys, meaning my offensive line, live in a totally different world than we do," he said. "I can sit here and complain as much as I want to about protecting our quarterback. Sometimes little things as far as getting their toe stepped on, can’t get back in their protection in their dropback long enough, are some of the things that affect play-calling. Like I said, I can complain all day about it."

Jets Injury Update: Center Nick Mangold Still Not Practicing

Though Jets head coach Rex Ryan said Wednesday he expected Nick Mangold to play Monday night against Miami, the center did not dress for practice Thursday for the second straight day. Mangold returned to action Sunday against the Patriots after suffering a right high-ankle sprain in Week 2 against the Jaguars.

Mangold was joined on the sidelines by defensive end Ropati Pitoitua (knee) and cornerback Isaiah Trufant (hamstring), as well as wide receiver Logan Payne, who will definitely not play with his dislocated wrist.

Running back LaDainian Tomlinson (calf), cornerback Donald Strickland (concussion) and long snapper Tanner Purdum (low back) all had limited participation in the practice.

Cornerback Marquice Cole (hamstring), defensive tackle Marcus Dixon (shoulder), linebacker Garrett McIntyre (concussion), linebacker Bart Scott (toe), defensive tackle Martin Tevaseu (low back) and defensive end Muhammad Wilkerson (shoulder) all participated fully.

For a closer look at next Monday’s match-up, be sure to check out our Jets Vs. Dolphins preview here. In addition, you can get all the news and notes for both teams at Gang Green Nation and The Phinsider.

Jets Injury Update: Rex Ryan Expects Nick Mangold To Play Monday Night Against

New York Jets starting Center Nick Mangold was riding the pine today but is not expected to miss Monday Night’s (Oct. 17, 2011) game against the Miami Dolphins despite sitting out Wednesday’s practice.

The Washington Post has more:

Mangold, who returned last Sunday after missing two games with a high right ankle sprain, worked with trainers and did some jogging off to the side Wednesday during the team’s light practice. The Jets were likely giving their All-Pro center an extra day to recover since they don’t play again until Monday night.

The 2-3 Jets are looking to rebound after last weekend’s loss to the New England Patriots, but they can expect a desperate Miami team hoping to avoid an 0-5 start.

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