Cody’s Blog

Needing to win their final two games, with a little help, to get into the playoffs, the New York Jets traveled to Indianapolis and beat a Colts team that only played their starters for a half. They then waxed a Cincinatti team that was also resting some guys by a score of 37-0. So here they are. After beating Cincinnati again, and the San Diego Chargers yesterday, the Jets travel to Lucas Oil Stadium to take on a Colts team that definitely will not be resting their starters. After a scoreless first quarter, San Diego got on the board first with a touchdown pass from Phillip Rivers to Kris Wilson. The Jets then scored the next 17 points of the game, coming on a Shonn Greene 53 yard touchdown run,a Mark Sanchez two yard touchdown pass, and a Jay Feely field goal. Until Greene’s breakout run, the Jets were barely moving the ball on the ground, but somehow still managed to achieve almost their average, rushing for 169 yards. Rookie quarterback Mark Sanchez, save the interception, showed great poise leading his team into hostile territory and grabbing the win, but the defense is the unit that deserves all the credit. The held the Chargers to just 14 total points, and get the Chargers at bay long enough for the Jets to get back into the game. Now, the AFC Championship is on the line as the Indianapolis Colts take on the New York Jets, a team that they basically allowed to get into the playoffs in the first place.