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The New York Jets traveled to Arrowhead Stadium to play the Kansas City Chiefs.  No one expected the current incarnation of the Jets to win.  Expectations were met.  And still there were lessons to be learned.  Here are three things we learned  from the game.

3. The New York Jets front line got outplayed by the Kansas City Chiefs front seven

While the Jets season is in a tailspin, the bright spot was the defense, specifically the front seven.  Were they overrated, too much optimism? 

But at the end of the game it was the Chiefs' defense that was the bright shining spot.  Specifically linebacker Justin Houston.  Houston completed the game with four tackles.  More importantly, he also had two sacks.  Both sacks came at the expense of the elusive Michael Vick.  Those two sacks bring Houston's season total to 12 sacks.

2. There was an Eric Decker sighting

Was it the change of quarterback?  Decker was targeted 12 times.  He caught nine passes for 63 yards and one touchdown.  That's one more touchdown than he had in the last two weeks.  That was one less target than Percy Harvin.  It isn't gang-busters, but it is a start. 

1. Michael Vick is a viable option

When Michael Vick's head bounced off the ground in the fourth quarter, Jets nation whispered "I told you so".  But then after going through the NFL's concussion protocal, Vick returned.  He not only returned but he has been named the starter for next week's game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. 

In the game Vick passes for 196 yards, one touchdown and zero interceptions.  Yea, he is the better option.  Now if he can only stay healthy.

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The New York Jets traveled to Arrowhead Stadium to play the Kansas City Chiefs.  No one expected the current incarnation of the Jets to win.  Expectations were met.  And still there were lessons to be learned.  Here are three things we learned  from the game.

3. The New York Jets front line got outplayed by the Kansas City Chiefs front seven

While the Jets season is in a tailspin, the bright spot was the defense, specifically the front seven.  Were they overrated, too much optimism? 

But at the end of the game it was the Chiefs' defense that was the bright shining spot.  Specifically linebacker Justin Houston.  Houston completed the game with four tackles.  More importantly, he also had two sacks.  Both sacks came at the expense of the elusive Michael Vick.  Those two sacks bring Houston's season total to 12 sacks.

2. There was an Eric Decker sighting

Was it the change of quarterback?  Decker was targeted 12 times.  He caught nine passes for 63 yards and one touchdown.  That's one more touchdown than he had in the last two weeks.  That was one less target than Percy Harvin.  It isn't gang-busters, but it is a start. 

1. Michael Vick is a viable option

When Michael Vick's head bounced off the ground in the fourth quarter, Jets nation whispered "I told you so".  But then after going through the NFL's concussion protocal, Vick returned.  He not only returned but he has been named the starter for next week's game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. 

In the game Vick passes for 196 yards, one touchdown and zero interceptions.  Yea, he is the better option.  Now if he can only stay healthy.

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The New York Jets will limp into Arrowhead Stadium Sunday.  Last week an already inept offense contiuned a downward spiral with starting quarterback Geno Smith being benched in the first half after tossing three interceptions.  His replacement Michael Vick was responsible for one interception, four fumbles and four sacks. 

Meanwhile the Kansas City Chiefs made strides of getting back on track.  Quarterback Alex Smith passed for 223 yards.  He had no touchdowns but also had no interceptions or fumbles. 

Here are five things to know:

5. Geno Smith benched

After several inept performances Smith is benched for this game.  In his 2014 performances he has managed seven touchdowns and 10 interceptions.  His quarterback rating hoovers at 65.6.  So now after a 1-7 record for the Jets, Smith is benched and Michael Vick has been named the starter. 

The real question is, is this benching Rex Ryan's last stand? 

4. Michael Vick's start is against his redemption coach

Vick will start against the man who hired him after his release from prison.  Andy Reid gave Vick his second chance with the Philadelphia Eagles in 2009,  Vick started for Reid for three seasons including the 2010 season in which Vick won comeback player of the year. 

Does the familiarity of Reid with Vick make this an even more dominating performance from the Chiefs defense?  As if they needed more help. 

3. Jets offense is woefully bad

The Jets are 28th in total offense averaging 319.4 total yards a week.  They are 32nd in passing yards, averaging only 196.3 yards per game.  And they are 28th in points, averaging 18.0 points per game. 

The one glimmer of hope is running back Chris Ivory.  Ivory is averaging 4.7 yards a carry with five touchdowns.  Which coincidently is the only category the Jets rank top ten in the NFL.  They are fourth in rushing yards averaging 140.0 rushing yards a game.

Will Vick negatively impact Ivory's stats?

2. Chiefs Defense is Really Good

Last week against the St. Louis Rams the Chiefs collected seven sacks.  The Chiefs defense rank first is passing yards allowed with 215.4 passing yards a game.  They are tenth against the rush, allowing 112.9 rushing yards a game.  And thrid in points allowed, allowing 18.3 points per game.  They are the third overall best defense in the league.  And the third overall scoring defense in the league. 

Is it possible the Chiefs defense will put up more points than the Jets offense?  Ah-yep. 

1. Jets front seven is still pretty good

The Jets still have one of the best rushing defenses in the league.  They rank sixth in the league allowing 85.4 rushing yards per game.  Last week as they were getting scorched against the Buffalo Bills, the defensive line held the Bills rushing game to a total of 67 yards, total. 

They will be tested this week against running back Jamaal Charles.  Charles is averaging 4.58 yards per carry.   And when he is running well. so are the Chiefs. 

Will stopping Charles and the rushing offense of the Chiefs pave the way to a Jets win?

Arrowhead is notoriously unhospitable to visiting teams.  It's not the place for the Jets to get a much needed win.

Prediction: Chiefs 31-Jets 20

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The New York Jets will limp into Arrowhead Stadium Sunday.  Last week an already inept offense contiuned a downward spiral with starting quarterback Geno Smith being benched in the first half after tossing three interceptions.  His replacement Michael Vick was responsible for one interception, four fumbles and four sacks. 

Meanwhile the Kansas City Chiefs made strides of getting back on track.  Quarterback Alex Smith passed for 223 yards.  He had no touchdowns but also had no interceptions or fumbles. 

Here are five things to know:

5. Geno Smith benched

After several inept performances Smith is benched for this game.  In his 2014 performances he has managed seven touchdowns and 10 interceptions.  His quarterback rating hoovers at 65.6.  So now after a 1-7 record for the Jets, Smith is benched and Michael Vick has been named the starter. 

The real question is, is this benching Rex Ryan's last stand? 

4. Michael Vick's start is against his redemption coach

Vick will start against the man who hired him after his release from prison.  Andy Reid gave Vick his second chance with the Philadelphia Eagles in 2009,  Vick started for Reid for three seasons including the 2010 season in which Vick won comeback player of the year. 

Does the familiarity of Reid with Vick make this an even more dominating performance from the Chiefs defense?  As if they needed more help. 

3. Jets offense is woefully bad

The Jets are 28th in total offense averaging 319.4 total yards a week.  They are 32nd in passing yards, averaging only 196.3 yards per game.  And they are 28th in points, averaging 18.0 points per game. 

The one glimmer of hope is running back Chris Ivory.  Ivory is averaging 4.7 yards a carry with five touchdowns.  Which coincidently is the only category the Jets rank top ten in the NFL.  They are fourth in rushing yards averaging 140.0 rushing yards a game.

Will Vick negatively impact Ivory's stats?

2. Chiefs Defense is Really Good

Last week against the St. Louis Rams the Chiefs collected seven sacks.  The Chiefs defense rank first is passing yards allowed with 215.4 passing yards a game.  They are tenth against the rush, allowing 112.9 rushing yards a game.  And thrid in points allowed, allowing 18.3 points per game.  They are the third overall best defense in the league.  And the third overall scoring defense in the league. 

Is it possible the Chiefs defense will put up more points than the Jets offense?  Ah-yep. 

1. Jets front seven is still pretty good

The Jets still have one of the best rushing defenses in the league.  They rank sixth in the league allowing 85.4 rushing yards per game.  Last week as they were getting scorched against the Buffalo Bills, the defensive line held the Bills rushing game to a total of 67 yards, total. 

They will be tested this week against running back Jamaal Charles.  Charles is averaging 4.58 yards per carry.   And when he is running well. so are the Chiefs. 

Will stopping Charles and the rushing offense of the Chiefs pave the way to a Jets win?

Arrowhead is notoriously unhospitable to visiting teams.  It's not the place for the Jets to get a much needed win.

Prediction: Chiefs 31-Jets 20

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The New York Jets will limp into Arrowhead Stadium Sunday.  Last week an already inept offense contiuned a downward spiral with starting quarterback Geno Smith being benched in the first half after tossing three interceptions.  His replacement Michael Vick was responsible for one interception, four fumbles and four sacks. 

Meanwhile the Kansas City Chiefs made strides of getting back on track.  Quarterback Alex Smith passed for 223 yards.  He had no touchdowns but also had no interceptions or fumbles. 

Here are five things to know:

5. Geno Smith benched

After several inept performances Smith is benched for this game.  In his 2014 performances he has managed seven touchdowns and 10 interceptions.  His quarterback rating hoovers at 65.6.  So now after a 1-7 record for the Jets, Smith is benched and Michael Vick has been named the starter. 

The real question is, is this benching Rex Ryan's last stand? 

4. Michael Vick's start is against his redemption coach

Vick will start against the man who hired him after his release from prison.  Andy Reid gave Vick his second chance with the Philadelphia Eagles in 2009,  Vick started for Reid for three seasons including the 2010 season in which Vick won comeback player of the year. 

Does the familiarity of Reid with Vick make this an even more dominating performance from the Chiefs defense?  As if they needed more help. 

3. Jets offense is woefully bad

The Jets are 28th in total offense averaging 319.4 total yards a week.  They are 32nd in passing yards, averaging only 196.3 yards per game.  And they are 28th in points, averaging 18.0 points per game. 

The one glimmer of hope is running back Chris Ivory.  Ivory is averaging 4.7 yards a carry with five touchdowns.  Which coincidently is the only category the Jets rank top ten in the NFL.  They are fourth in rushing yards averaging 140.0 rushing yards a game.

Will Vick negatively impact Ivory's stats?

2. Chiefs Defense is Really Good

Last week against the St. Louis Rams the Chiefs collected seven sacks.  The Chiefs defense rank first is passing yards allowed with 215.4 passing yards a game.  They are tenth against the rush, allowing 112.9 rushing yards a game.  And thrid in points allowed, allowing 18.3 points per game.  They are the third overall best defense in the league.  And the third overall scoring defense in the league. 

Is it possible the Chiefs defense will put up more points than the Jets offense?  Ah-yep. 

1. Jets front seven is still pretty good

The Jets still have one of the best rushing defenses in the league.  They rank sixth in the league allowing 85.4 rushing yards per game.  Last week as they were getting scorched against the Buffalo Bills, the defensive line held the Bills rushing game to a total of 67 yards, total. 

They will be tested this week against running back Jamaal Charles.  Charles is averaging 4.58 yards per carry.   And when he is running well. so are the Chiefs. 

Will stopping Charles and the rushing offense of the Chiefs pave the way to a Jets win?

Arrowhead is notoriously unhospitable to visiting teams.  It's not the place for the Jets to get a much needed win.

Prediction: Chiefs 31-Jets 20

Follow me on Twitter @neverenoughglt

The New York Jets will limp into Arrowhead Stadium Sunday.  Last week an already inept offense contiuned a downward spiral with starting quarterback Geno Smith being benched in the first half after tossing three interceptions.  His replacement Michael Vick was responsible for one interception, four fumbles and four sacks. 

Meanwhile the Kansas City Chiefs made strides of getting back on track.  Quarterback Alex Smith passed for 223 yards.  He had no touchdowns but also had no interceptions or fumbles. 

Here are five things to know:

5. Geno Smith benched

After several inept performances Smith is benched for this game.  In his 2014 performances he has managed seven touchdowns and 10 interceptions.  His quarterback rating hoovers at 65.6.  So now after a 1-7 record for the Jets, Smith is benched and Michael Vick has been named the starter. 

The real question is, is this benching Rex Ryan's last stand? 

4. Michael Vick's start is against his redemption coach

Vick will start against the man who hired him after his release from prison.  Andy Reid gave Vick his second chance with the Philadelphia Eagles in 2009,  Vick started for Reid for three seasons including the 2010 season in which Vick won comeback player of the year. 

Does the familiarity of Reid with Vick make this an even more dominating performance from the Chiefs defense?  As if they needed more help. 

3. Jets offense is woefully bad

The Jets are 28th in total offense averaging 319.4 total yards a week.  They are 32nd in passing yards, averaging only 196.3 yards per game.  And they are 28th in points, averaging 18.0 points per game. 

The one glimmer of hope is running back Chris Ivory.  Ivory is averaging 4.7 yards a carry with five touchdowns.  Which coincidently is the only category the Jets rank top ten in the NFL.  They are fourth in rushing yards averaging 140.0 rushing yards a game.

Will Vick negatively impact Ivory's stats?

2. Chiefs Defense is Really Good

Last week against the St. Louis Rams the Chiefs collected seven sacks.  The Chiefs defense rank first is passing yards allowed with 215.4 passing yards a game.  They are tenth against the rush, allowing 112.9 rushing yards a game.  And thrid in points allowed, allowing 18.3 points per game.  They are the third overall best defense in the league.  And the third overall scoring defense in the league. 

Is it possible the Chiefs defense will put up more points than the Jets offense?  Ah-yep. 

1. Jets front seven is still pretty good

The Jets still have one of the best rushing defenses in the league.  They rank sixth in the league allowing 85.4 rushing yards per game.  Last week as they were getting scorched against the Buffalo Bills, the defensive line held the Bills rushing game to a total of 67 yards, total. 

They will be tested this week against running back Jamaal Charles.  Charles is averaging 4.58 yards per carry.   And when he is running well. so are the Chiefs. 

Will stopping Charles and the rushing offense of the Chiefs pave the way to a Jets win?

Arrowhead is notoriously unhospitable to visiting teams.  It's not the place for the Jets to get a much needed win.

Prediction: Chiefs 31-Jets 20

Follow me on Twitter @neverenoughglt

The New York Jets will limp into Arrowhead Stadium Sunday.  Last week an already inept offense contiuned a downward spiral with starting quarterback Geno Smith being benched in the first half after tossing three interceptions.  His replacement Michael Vick was responsible for one interception, four fumbles and four sacks. 

Meanwhile the Kansas City Chiefs made strides of getting back on track.  Quarterback Alex Smith passed for 223 yards.  He had no touchdowns but also had no interceptions or fumbles. 

Here are five things to know:

5. Geno Smith benched

After several inept performances Smith is benched for this game.  In his 2014 performances he has managed seven touchdowns and 10 interceptions.  His quarterback rating hoovers at 65.6.  So now after a 1-7 record for the Jets, Smith is benched and Michael Vick has been named the starter. 

The real question is, is this benching Rex Ryan's last stand? 

4. Michael Vick's start is against his redemption coach

Vick will start against the man who hired him after his release from prison.  Andy Reid gave Vick his second chance with the Philadelphia Eagles in 2009,  Vick started for Reid for three seasons including the 2010 season in which Vick won comeback player of the year. 

Does the familiarity of Reid with Vick make this an even more dominating performance from the Chiefs defense?  As if they needed more help. 

3. Jets offense is woefully bad

The Jets are 28th in total offense averaging 319.4 total yards a week.  They are 32nd in passing yards, averaging only 196.3 yards per game.  And they are 28th in points, averaging 18.0 points per game. 

The one glimmer of hope is running back Chris Ivory.  Ivory is averaging 4.7 yards a carry with five touchdowns.  Which coincidently is the only category the Jets rank top ten in the NFL.  They are fourth in rushing yards averaging 140.0 rushing yards a game.

Will Vick negatively impact Ivory's stats?

2. Chiefs Defense is Really Good

Last week against the St. Louis Rams the Chiefs collected seven sacks.  The Chiefs defense rank first is passing yards allowed with 215.4 passing yards a game.  They are tenth against the rush, allowing 112.9 rushing yards a game.  And thrid in points allowed, allowing 18.3 points per game.  They are the third overall best defense in the league.  And the third overall scoring defense in the league. 

Is it possible the Chiefs defense will put up more points than the Jets offense?  Ah-yep. 

1. Jets front seven is still pretty good

The Jets still have one of the best rushing defenses in the league.  They rank sixth in the league allowing 85.4 rushing yards per game.  Last week as they were getting scorched against the Buffalo Bills, the defensive line held the Bills rushing game to a total of 67 yards, total. 

They will be tested this week against running back Jamaal Charles.  Charles is averaging 4.58 yards per carry.   And when he is running well. so are the Chiefs. 

Will stopping Charles and the rushing offense of the Chiefs pave the way to a Jets win?

Arrowhead is notoriously unhospitable to visiting teams.  It's not the place for the Jets to get a much needed win.

Prediction: Chiefs 31-Jets 20

Follow me on Twitter @neverenoughglt

The New York Jets will limp into Arrowhead Stadium Sunday.  Last week an already inept offense contiuned a downward spiral with starting quarterback Geno Smith being benched in the first half after tossing three interceptions.  His replacement Michael Vick was responsible for one interception, four fumbles and four sacks. 

Meanwhile the Kansas City Chiefs made strides of getting back on track.  Quarterback Alex Smith passed for 223 yards.  He had no touchdowns but also had no interceptions or fumbles. 

Here are five things to know:

5. Geno Smith benched

After several inept performances Smith is benched for this game.  In his 2014 performances he has managed seven touchdowns and 10 interceptions.  His quarterback rating hoovers at 65.6.  So now after a 1-7 record for the Jets, Smith is benched and Michael Vick has been named the starter. 

The real question is, is this benching Rex Ryan's last stand? 

4. Michael Vick's start is against his redemption coach

Vick will start against the man who hired him after his release from prison.  Andy Reid gave Vick his second chance with the Philadelphia Eagles in 2009,  Vick started for Reid for three seasons including the 2010 season in which Vick won comeback player of the year. 

Does the familiarity of Reid with Vick make this an even more dominating performance from the Chiefs defense?  As if they needed more help. 

3. Jets offense is woefully bad

The Jets are 28th in total offense averaging 319.4 total yards a week.  They are 32nd in passing yards, averaging only 196.3 yards per game.  And they are 28th in points, averaging 18.0 points per game. 

The one glimmer of hope is running back Chris Ivory.  Ivory is averaging 4.7 yards a carry with five touchdowns.  Which coincidently is the only category the Jets rank top ten in the NFL.  They are fourth in rushing yards averaging 140.0 rushing yards a game.

Will Vick negatively impact Ivory's stats?

2. Chiefs Defense is Really Good

Last week against the St. Louis Rams the Chiefs collected seven sacks.  The Chiefs defense rank first is passing yards allowed with 215.4 passing yards a game.  They are tenth against the rush, allowing 112.9 rushing yards a game.  And thrid in points allowed, allowing 18.3 points per game.  They are the third overall best defense in the league.  And the third overall scoring defense in the league. 

Is it possible the Chiefs defense will put up more points than the Jets offense?  Ah-yep. 

1. Jets front seven is still pretty good

The Jets still have one of the best rushing defenses in the league.  They rank sixth in the league allowing 85.4 rushing yards per game.  Last week as they were getting scorched against the Buffalo Bills, the defensive line held the Bills rushing game to a total of 67 yards, total. 

They will be tested this week against running back Jamaal Charles.  Charles is averaging 4.58 yards per carry.   And when he is running well. so are the Chiefs. 

Will stopping Charles and the rushing offense of the Chiefs pave the way to a Jets win?

Arrowhead is notoriously unhospitable to visiting teams.  It's not the place for the Jets to get a much needed win.

Prediction: Chiefs 31-Jets 20

Follow me on Twitter @neverenoughglt

The New York Jets have been a circus this season. Today, the Jets fell to the Buffalo Bills 43-23 at Metlife Stadium, falling to 1-7 on the season. New York has lost seven in a row for the first time since 2005.

Geno Smith was pulled in favor of Michael Vick late in the first quarter after throwing his third interception of the game. New addition Percy Harvin, who was acquired from the Seattle Seahawks for a 2015 conditional draft pick,had three receptions for 23 yards while adding 28 yards on the ground. The game was close at halftime as Nick Folk kicked a 55 yard field goal as time expired in the first half. But the Jets were outscored 20-6 in the second half with the game pretty much over going into the fourth quarter.

So where do the Jets go from here? In the difficult AFC East division that is clearly out of reach and a season that is by all means over, many questions still loom.

1. Will Rex Ryan be fired?

After reaching back-to-back AFC Champiomship games in 2009 and 2010, the Jets have failed to get back to the playoffs since. In his sixth season as the head coach, Rex Ryan has a record of 43-44. Just two weeks ago, Ryan admitted that if his team doesn't right the ship he believes he will be fired. "You're right, if that's the case and we don't get this thing on the right track, I don't think for a minute I'll be here. I know I won't, but I believe this team will right itself and we'll find a way." Well now that the team has fallen to 1-7, Rex Ryan's job is quickly slipping from his grasp.

2. Is Geno Smith a NFL starting quarterback?

Coming out of training camp, the Jets organization was very pleased with the development of Geno Smith. After showing promising signs at the end of last season, Geno Smith looked poised to take the reigns for the Jets in his second season in the NFL. The team brought in Michael Vick to contend for the starting job, but it was evident early in camp that it was Smith's job to lose. But after just eight games, Geno Smith has thrown 10 interceptions while only throwing seven touchdown passes in that same span. Smith looks extremely uncomfortable in the spotlight of New York. With a high draft pick looming, Geno Smith's days as the quarterback for the New York Jets are numbered.

3. Can Percy Harvin be an every down wide receiver?

Percy Harvin was dealt to the Jets from the Seattle Seahawks just a day after the Jets fell to the Patriots on Thursday Night Football two weeks ago. The speedy wideout is a great addition to the Jets who lack explosiveness on the offensive side of the ball. But can he really be expected to be an every down receiver? Seattle used Harvin mostly in the screen game, a little out of the backfield and had him on special teams returning kicks. Harvin says that he wants to be defined strictly as a wide receiver and not a player that did a little bit of everything else. Percy Harvin unquestionably brings intrigue to this lackluster offense but without a quality quarterback to get him the ball, the addition of Harvin might go rather unnoticed in the short run.

The New York Jets generated plenty of excitement coming into this year. A team that was expected to compete for a playoff spot in the AFC, the Jets are now inevitably looking ahead to the offseason where a complete overhaul is expected for Gang Green. For all the Jets fans out there, just remember, it can only get better from here. 

The New York Jets have been a circus this season. Today, the Jets fell to the Buffalo Bills 43-23 at Metlife Stadium, falling to 1-7 on the season. New York has lost seven in a row for the first time since 2005.

Geno Smith was pulled in favor of Michael Vick late in the first quarter after throwing his third interception of the game. New addition Percy Harvin, who was acquired from the Seattle Seahawks for a 2015 conditional draft pick,had three receptions for 23 yards while adding 28 yards on the ground. The game was close at halftime as Nick Folk kicked a 55 yard field goal as time expired in the first half. But the Jets were outscored 20-6 in the second half with the game pretty much over going into the fourth quarter.

So where do the Jets go from here? In the difficult AFC East division that is clearly out of reach and a season that is by all means over, many questions still loom.

1. Will Rex Ryan be fired?

After reaching back-to-back AFC Champiomship games in 2009 and 2010, the Jets have failed to get back to the playoffs since. In his sixth season as the head coach, Rex Ryan has a record of 43-44. Just two weeks ago, Ryan admitted that if his team doesn't right the ship he believes he will be fired. "You're right, if that's the case and we don't get this thing on the right track, I don't think for a minute I'll be here. I know I won't, but I believe this team will right itself and we'll find a way." Well now that the team has fallen to 1-7, Rex Ryan's job is quickly slipping from his grasp.

2. Is Geno Smith a NFL starting quarterback?

Coming out of training camp, the Jets organization was very pleased with the development of Geno Smith. After showing promising signs at the end of last season, Geno Smith looked poised to take the reigns for the Jets in his second season in the NFL. The team brought in Michael Vick to contend for the starting job, but it was evident early in camp that it was Smith's job to lose. But after just eight games, Geno Smith has thrown 10 interceptions while only throwing seven touchdown passes in that same span. Smith looks extremely uncomfortable in the spotlight of New York. With a high draft pick looming, Geno Smith's days as the quarterback for the New York Jets are numbered.

3. Can Percy Harvin be an every down wide receiver?

Percy Harvin was dealt to the Jets from the Seattle Seahawks just a day after the Jets fell to the Patriots on Thursday Night Football two weeks ago. The speedy wideout is a great addition to the Jets who lack explosiveness on the offensive side of the ball. But can he really be expected to be an every down receiver? Seattle used Harvin mostly in the screen game, a little out of the backfield and had him on special teams returning kicks. Harvin says that he wants to be defined strictly as a wide receiver and not a player that did a little bit of everything else. Percy Harvin unquestionably brings intrigue to this lackluster offense but without a quality quarterback to get him the ball, the addition of Harvin might go rather unnoticed in the short run.

The New York Jets generated plenty of excitement coming into this year. A team that was expected to compete for a playoff spot in the AFC, the Jets are now inevitably looking ahead to the offseason where a complete overhaul is expected for Gang Green. For all the Jets fans out there, just remember, it can only get better from here. 

Just a year ago, the New England Patriots edged out a victory over the New York Jets on a rain drenched field in Foxboro, MA. This year, the same venue was pretty wet, but the rain subsided in time for the two teams to play a fairly clean game.

Both offenses were able to move the ball, the Jets with a lot of success on the ground, but not on the scoreboard. The Patriots favored the air attack, as has been their plan for the third week. It took until the second half for the Jets to wrest the lead (and TDs) from the Patriots, but their dominance on the clock and the ground was reaping huge rewards.

It was a close game that gave us something to think about:

1. The Patriots struggle against the run.

It seems rather obvious, but worth noting that this is the biggest weakness on this defense. The Patriots paid a lot of attention to the secondary, but were counting on Vince Wilfork and Jerod Mayo, returning from major injuries last year, to hold the line. That has not been enough, and now Mayo is gone again, leaving a huge void that has not been, and may never be, filled. The Jets did most of their damage on the ground, gashing the Patriots for 218 yards and a TD. That could very well have been the story of the game.

2. The Jets need to clean up mistakes to put points on the board.

Untimely gaffs forced the Jets to settle for field goals time and time again, and stalled otherwise promising drives. Four clock-consuming, back-breaking drives ended in field goals instead of touchdowns. The difference is immeasurable. It could have been a Jets rout. Instead of taking advantage of a 100% advantage in time-of-possession, the New York game plan fell apart as they shot themselves in the proverbial foot.

3. Tom Brady can scramble.

Except for the occasional, odd juke-out (like against Brian Urlacher) nobody considers Brady a runner. Yet twice he scrambled to extend the play and complete big passes tonight. One was a TD to Danny Amendola that helped to put the game out of reach.

A two-point win is heart-stopping, and the Patriots really took their chances giving the ball back to the Jets with a minute left in the game. But a rare blocked field goal, with the clock ticking to zero, saved it in the end, bringing the Jets up short in their bid for a big upset.

New England did just enough to win, a theme that has haunted them at the worst times in recent years. Losing their top running threat put them in a deep hole. It is worth noting that the run game hasn't been strong, and that deficiency could grow in significance as the season progresses.

The Jets should be able to look at this game as a positive despite the "L" on the board. They took the perennial, first-place Patriots to the brink and showed that they can do some damage with a young QB. They have a lot of things to fix, but nothing that can't turn into positives down the road.

One final note:

The New England front line has been doing a superb job of late keeping Brady upright in the pocket. That was the biggest knock on the team for the second year, and there has been marked improvement. Not only is Brady thankful for the protection, he has shown his gratitude with much better passing in three straight games. He is spreading the ball around and that means great things for everybody involved.

Happy Friday. We have some breaking news that will likely be a shock. The Seattle Seahawks have traded Percy Harvin to the New York Jets in exchange for a conditional draft pick. More details regarding this trade have yet to be released but initial reports indicate Harvin was somewhat of a troubled player and not "Seahawks Material" for their locker-room. The Jets are DESPERATE for playmakers, especially in their passing attack, so some may argue his value will go UP now that he's with a team who will use him more. Fact remains, Geno Smith is a very inaccurate QB and the Jets typically don't get very creative with their play-calling. For now we are going to keep Harvin around the 30-35 range on our ROTW. 

Problem for Week 7 is the fact the Jets already played (lost to the Patriots on Thursday night). Since Harvin is now on the Jets, technically his team already played this week, and thus cannot be used in your lineups. REMOVE HIM IMMEDIATELY. We listed Harvin as OUT on the FFCPI and put him on the bottom of the rankings.

What does this do for the Seahawks? Well for starters we bumped Doug Baldwin and Jermaine Kearse up a bit on the FFCPI. Baldwin will now be the Seahawks Number 1 WR, but keep in mind Seattle is a run first team. 

Just a year ago, the New England Patriots edged out a victory over the New York Jets on a rain drenched field in Foxboro, MA. This year, the same venue was pretty wet, but the rain subsided in time for the two teams to play a fairly clean game.

Both offenses were able to move the ball, the Jets with a lot of success on the ground, but not on the scoreboard. The Patriots favored the air attack, as has been their plan for the third week. It took until the second half for the Jets to wrest the lead (and TDs) from the Patriots, but their dominance on the clock and the ground was reaping huge rewards.

It was a close game that gave us something to think about:

1. The Patriots struggle against the run.

It seems rather obvious, but worth noting that this is the biggest weakness on this defense. The Patriots paid a lot of attention to the secondary, but were counting on Vince Wilfork and Jerod Mayo, returning from major injuries last year, to hold the line. That has not been enough, and now Mayo is gone again, leaving a huge void that has not been, and may never be, filled. The Jets did most of their damage on the ground, gashing the Patriots for 218 yards and a TD. That could very well have been the story of the game.

2. The Jets need to clean up mistakes to put points on the board.

Untimely gaffs forced the Jets to settle for field goals time and time again, and stalled otherwise promising drives. Four clock-consuming, back-breaking drives ended in field goals instead of touchdowns. The difference is immeasurable. It could have been a Jets rout. Instead of taking advantage of a 100% advantage in time-of-possession, the New York game plan fell apart as they shot themselves in the proverbial foot.

3. Tom Brady can scramble.

Except for the occasional, odd juke-out (like against Brian Urlacher) nobody considers Brady a runner. Yet twice he scrambled to extend the play and complete big passes tonight. One was a TD to Danny Amendola that helped to put the game out of reach.

A two-point win is heart-stopping, and the Patriots really took their chances giving the ball back to the Jets with a minute left in the game. But a rare blocked field goal, with the clock ticking to zero, saved it in the end, bringing the Jets up short in their bid for a big upset.

New England did just enough to win, a theme that has haunted them at the worst times in recent years. Losing their top running threat put them in a deep hole. It is worth noting that the run game hasn't been strong, and that deficiency could grow in significance as the season progresses.

The Jets should be able to look at this game as a positive despite the "L" on the board. They took the perennial, first-place Patriots to the brink and showed that they can do some damage with a young QB. They have a lot of things to fix, but nothing that can't turn into positives down the road.

One final note:

The New England front line has been doing a superb job of late keeping Brady upright in the pocket. That was the biggest knock on the team for the second year, and there has been marked improvement. Not only is Brady thankful for the protection, he has shown his gratitude with much better passing in three straight games. He is spreading the ball around and that means great things for everybody involved.

Just a year ago, the New England Patriots edged out a victory over the New York Jets on a rain drenched field in Foxboro, MA. This year, the same venue was pretty wet, but the rain subsided in time for the two teams to play a fairly clean game.

Both offenses were able to move the ball, the Jets with a lot of success on the ground, but not on the scoreboard. The Patriots favored the air attack, as has been their plan for the third week. It took until the second half for the Jets to wrest the lead (and TDs) from the Patriots, but their dominance on the clock and the ground was reaping huge rewards.

It was a close game that gave us something to think about:

1. The Patriots struggle against the run.

It seems rather obvious, but worth noting that this is the biggest weakness on this defense. The Patriots paid a lot of attention to the secondary, but were counting on Vince Wilfork and Jerod Mayo, returning from major injuries last year, to hold the line. That has not been enough, and now Mayo is gone again, leaving a huge void that has not been, and may never be, filled. The Jets did most of their damage on the ground, gashing the Patriots for 218 yards and a TD. That could very well have been the story of the game.

2. The Jets need to clean up mistakes to put points on the board.

Untimely gaffs forced the Jets to settle for field goals time and time again, and stalled otherwise promising drives. Four clock-consuming, back-breaking drives ended in field goals instead of touchdowns. The difference is immeasurable. It could have been a Jets rout. Instead of taking advantage of a 100% advantage in time-of-possession, the New York game plan fell apart as they shot themselves in the proverbial foot.

3. Tom Brady can scramble.

Except for the occasional, odd juke-out (like against Brian Urlacher) nobody considers Brady a runner. Yet twice he scrambled to extend the play and complete big passes tonight. One was a TD to Danny Amendola that helped to put the game out of reach.

A two-point win is heart-stopping, and the Patriots really took their chances giving the ball back to the Jets with a minute left in the game. But a rare blocked field goal, with the clock ticking to zero, saved it in the end, bringing the Jets up short in their bid for a big upset.

New England did just enough to win, a theme that has haunted them at the worst times in recent years. Losing their top running threat put them in a deep hole. It is worth noting that the run game hasn't been strong, and that deficiency could grow in significance as the season progresses.

The Jets should be able to look at this game as a positive despite the "L" on the board. They took the perennial, first-place Patriots to the brink and showed that they can do some damage with a young QB. They have a lot of things to fix, but nothing that can't turn into positives down the road.

One final note:

The New England front line has been doing a superb job of late keeping Brady upright in the pocket. That was the biggest knock on the team for the second year, and there has been marked improvement. Not only is Brady thankful for the protection, he has shown his gratitude with much better passing in three straight games. He is spreading the ball around and that means great things for everybody involved.

There really is only one thing you need to know going into the Thursday Night match-up in New England: It's the Patriots... and they have hit their stride.

But for argument's sake, we will dissect what these two teams bring to the table, and what that means for this game.

1. Tom Brady is NOT washed-up.

For the second week in a row, Brady has proved his detractors wrong (misguided). He may be in his late 30s, but he still can heave the rock. A 43 yard strike to rookie Brian Tyms ought to be evidence enough that the deep ball never has been, and never will be, a problem for the future Hall Of Famer. He has been criticized for it, but yet he still throws the deep ball well. New York will have no answer for it. How about over 900 total yards of offense in two games, mostly through the air?

2. Geno Smith may be taking a long walk off a short pier.

Let's just say things continue as they have been for Smith; let's also say that the Jets will get a high first round pick in the draft and they will use it on a QB. Is that too much pressure for a young quarterback? You betcha!

3. Darrelle Revis is playing for the Dark Side now.

Revis is a Patriot; Rex Ryan is sick; Smith will be if he throws to Revis Island.

4. Other Jets are jumping ship.

It's not a good sign when a player asks for a trade. Mike Williams may not be the best player on the roster, but he may be the smartest. Whether or not the ship in New York is sinking, this does not bode well for the team or its morale. What do you do when your players don't want to play? Marrone gets annoyed.

5. Bill Belichick won't win a personality contest...

... but he doesn't care. He cares about winning games and getting the most out of his team; that's what he gets paid for. It may be a short week, but he will have the Patriots ready to stomp the Jets and continue their quest for supremacy of the division and an eventual trip to Arizona.

The Patriots may have lost Jerod Mayo and Stevan Ridley in one game, and they are lost for the season, as well. The biggest absences for the Jets will be Greg Salas and Trevor Reilly. That pretty much evens out, so injuries won't be an excuse for either side. The losses are substantial, but not without replacements.

This game really will come down to who has the most success with the ball. Plain and simple: Brady will lead the Patriots to another big win with a dominant air attack. 

There really is only one thing you need to know going into the Thursday Night match-up in New England: It's the Patriots... and they have hit their stride.

But for argument's sake, we will dissect what these two teams bring to the table, and what that means for this game.

1. Tom Brady is NOT washed-up.

For the second week in a row, Brady has proved his detractors wrong (misguided). He may be in his late 30s, but he still can heave the rock. A 43 yard strike to rookie Brian Tyms ought to be evidence enough that the deep ball never has been, and never will be, a problem for the future Hall Of Famer. He has been criticized for it, but yet he still throws the deep ball well. New York will have no answer for it. How about over 900 total yards of offense in two games, mostly through the air?

2. Geno Smith may be taking a long walk off a short pier.

Let's just say things continue as they have been for Smith; let's also say that the Jets will get a high first round pick in the draft and they will use it on a QB. Is that too much pressure for a young quarterback? You betcha!

3. Darrelle Revis is playing for the Dark Side now.

Revis is a Patriot; Rex Ryan is sick; Smith will be if he throws to Revis Island.

4. Other Jets are jumping ship.

It's not a good sign when a player asks for a trade. Mike Williams may not be the best player on the roster, but he may be the smartest. Whether or not the ship in New York is sinking, this does not bode well for the team or its morale. What do you do when your players don't want to play? Marrone gets annoyed.

5. Bill Belichick won't win a personality contest...

... but he doesn't care. He cares about winning games and getting the most out of his team; that's what he gets paid for. It may be a short week, but he will have the Patriots ready to stomp the Jets and continue their quest for supremacy of the division and an eventual trip to Arizona.

The Patriots may have lost Jerod Mayo and Stevan Ridley in one game, and they are lost for the season, as well. The biggest absences for the Jets will be Greg Salas and Trevor Reilly. That pretty much evens out, so injuries won't be an excuse for either side. The losses are substantial, but not without replacements.

This game really will come down to who has the most success with the ball. Plain and simple: Brady will lead the Patriots to another big win with a dominant air attack. 

Ndamukong Suh is the star defensive tackle for the newly rejuvenated Detroit Lions. Things haven’t been working out as planned for the two. Suh is a player that plays the game his way, and that means high intensity and intimidation. But his play has caused him major problems in the league and with his team. The Detroit Lions are just tired of this black eye they’ve received because of Ndamukong Suh’s actions on the field. So they believe it’s just time to move on.

Suh is a great person off-the-field as sources mentioned in the past. But when he’s on the field, he just losses his self control and goes back to his old ways. Ndamukong Suh wants to play in New York for either the Jets or the Giants because he can expand his brand. But expanding it shouldn’t be the only thing on Suh’s mind. The main focus should be looking to repair his brand, because fans have not forgot what he’s done negatively in the NFL.

I would love to see Suh play for my New York Giants because he can be the defensive stopper that he was once projected to be. Don’t get me wrong, he’s a great player and still has time to develop. But Ndamukong Suh is playing under expectations. In Suh’s four seasons in the league he’s only totaled 28.5 sacks. The number doesn’t say the whole story because Suh is a big intimidatory for opponents. They are usually frightened to play against him because of his physical play.

Ndamukong Suh should be ahead by now in his individual stats, but all hope is not lost. If he wants to go down as one of the best of all-time, he needs to pick up his performance on the field. Hopefully he has a long career ahead of him and stays out of trouble. Everyone will be watching the 6'4" 307lb Suh, to see if changes will come. Whichever team he decides to sign with, they will be get a phenom of a player that gives it everything on the field. But don’t forget to pay the man, because he’ll be looking for the big bucks in this upcoming contract.

Ndamukong Suh is the star defensive tackle for the newly rejuvenated Detroit Lions. Things haven’t been working out as planned for the two. Suh is a player that plays the game his way, and that means high intensity and intimidation. But his play has caused him major problems in the league and with his team. The Detroit Lions are just tired of this black eye they’ve received because of Ndamukong Suh’s actions on the field. So they believe it’s just time to move on.

Suh is a great person off-the-field as sources mentioned in the past. But when he’s on the field, he just losses his self control and goes back to his old ways. Ndamukong Suh wants to play in New York for either the Jets or the Giants because he can expand his brand. But expanding it shouldn’t be the only thing on Suh’s mind. The main focus should be looking to repair his brand, because fans have not forgot what he’s done negatively in the NFL.

I would love to see Suh play for my New York Giants because he can be the defensive stopper that he was once projected to be. Don’t get me wrong, he’s a great player and still has time to develop. But Ndamukong Suh is playing under expectations. In Suh’s four seasons in the league he’s only totaled 28.5 sacks. The number doesn’t say the whole story because Suh is a big intimidatory for opponents. They are usually frightened to play against him because of his physical play.

Ndamukong Suh should be ahead by now in his individual stats, but all hope is not lost. If he wants to go down as one of the best of all-time, he needs to pick up his performance on the field. Hopefully he has a long career ahead of him and stays out of trouble. Everyone will be watching the 6'4" 307lb Suh, to see if changes will come. Whichever team he decides to sign with, they will be get a phenom of a player that gives it everything on the field. But don’t forget to pay the man, because he’ll be looking for the big bucks in this upcoming contract.

Ndamukong Suh is the star defensive tackle for the newly rejuvenated Detroit Lions. Things haven’t been working out as planned for the two. Suh is a player that plays the game his way, and that means high intensity and intimidation. But his play has caused him major problems in the league and with his team. The Detroit Lions are just tired of this black eye they’ve received because of Ndamukong Suh’s actions on the field. So they believe it’s just time to move on.

Suh is a great person off-the-field as sources mentioned in the past. But when he’s on the field, he just losses his self control and goes back to his old ways. Ndamukong Suh wants to play in New York for either the Jets or the Giants because he can expand his brand. But expanding it shouldn’t be the only thing on Suh’s mind. The main focus should be looking to repair his brand, because fans have not forgot what he’s done negatively in the NFL.

I would love to see Suh play for my New York Giants because he can be the defensive stopper that he was once projected to be. Don’t get me wrong, he’s a great player and still has time to develop. But Ndamukong Suh is playing under expectations. In Suh’s four seasons in the league he’s only totaled 28.5 sacks. The number doesn’t say the whole story because Suh is a big intimidatory for opponents. They are usually frightened to play against him because of his physical play.

Ndamukong Suh should be ahead by now in his individual stats, but all hope is not lost. If he wants to go down as one of the best of all-time, he needs to pick up his performance on the field. Hopefully he has a long career ahead of him and stays out of trouble. Everyone will be watching the 6'4" 307lb Suh, to see if changes will come. Whichever team he decides to sign with, they will be get a phenom of a player that gives it everything on the field. But don’t forget to pay the man, because he’ll be looking for the big bucks in this upcoming contract.

Ndamukong Suh is the star defensive tackle for the newly rejuvenated Detroit Lions. Things haven’t been working out as planned for the two. Suh is a player that plays the game his way, and that means high intensity and intimidation. But his play has caused him major problems in the league and with his team. The Detroit Lions are just tired of this black eye they’ve received because of Ndamukong Suh’s actions on the field. So they believe it’s just time to move on.

Suh is a great person off-the-field as sources mentioned in the past. But when he’s on the field, he just losses his self control and goes back to his old ways. Ndamukong Suh wants to play in New York for either the Jets or the Giants because he can expand his brand. But expanding it shouldn’t be the only thing on Suh’s mind. The main focus should be looking to repair his brand, because fans have not forgot what he’s done negatively in the NFL.

I would love to see Suh play for my New York Giants because he can be the defensive stopper that he was once projected to be. Don’t get me wrong, he’s a great player and still has time to develop. But Ndamukong Suh is playing under expectations. In Suh’s four seasons in the league he’s only totaled 28.5 sacks. The number doesn’t say the whole story because Suh is a big intimidatory for opponents. They are usually frightened to play against him because of his physical play.

Ndamukong Suh should be ahead by now in his individual stats, but all hope is not lost. If he wants to go down as one of the best of all-time, he needs to pick up his performance on the field. Hopefully he has a long career ahead of him and stays out of trouble. Everyone will be watching the 6'4" 307lb Suh, to see if changes will come. Whichever team he decides to sign with, they will be get a phenom of a player that gives it everything on the field. But don’t forget to pay the man, because he’ll be looking for the big bucks in this upcoming contract.