Cody’s Blog

After the Colts and kicker Matt Stover scored the first 3 points of the game, the new York Jets decided that they were going to take over the game. And that they did, going on a 17-3 with Mark Sanchez at the helm. The first Jet score came on an 80-yard busted coverage pass play to Braylon Edwards, and the next score came 10 minutes later on a Sanchez pass to tight end Dustin Keller. The Jets capped the 17-3 run right with a Feely field goal with 2:11 left in the half. Although the Jets had stormed to an 11-point lead, they left too much time on the clock for the best two minute offense in the NFL; Peyton Manning and the Indianapolis Colts. 4 plays and 80 yards later, the Colts had cut the lead to four points on three straight pass plays to Austin Collie culminating with a 16 yard Austin Collie touchdown reception with 1:13 left on the clock. After that, the Colts went on a 17 point run including two more TD’s from Manning; one a four yard strike to Pierre Garcon and the other a 15 yarder to Dallas Clark. Manning finished the game with 377 yards and 3 touchdowns, setting the record for most 33 yard games in the playoffs with7. Collie and garcon both benefited from Manning’s huge day, as Garcon had 11 grabs for 151 and a TD and Collie had 7 catches for 123 yards and a score as well. Indy also ran the ball effectively, as Addai rushed for 80 yards on 16 carries. The defense also held the Jets and their number 1 rushing attack under 100 yards, and will be a big factor in the Super Bowl on February 14th when they take on the New Orleans Saints.