Now that the Braylon Edwards saga is over, I have 1 final question for you.
Are you ready for some football!!!!!!!
It's time to focus on the upcoming game between the Jets and fish. Gang Green is coming off their impressive and emotional win against the Patriots but came with a hefty price. Several key players suffered injuries that will either keep them out of the game or limit their participation.
Darrelle Revis CB - Out (hamstring) This one is going to linger on for a couple of weeks.
Calvin Pace LB - Out (foot) Though recovering nicely from surgery, he will not play.
Jason Taylor LB - Limited participation in practice (elbow) Taylor hyper extended his left elbow last week and re-aggravated it when he sacked Brady late in the 4th quarter. He's listed as Questionable but I seriously doubt he will miss the chance to play against his old team.
Nick Mangold C - Did not participate in practice (shoulder) This one scares me. Mangold is the best center in the NFL and the rock of the O-Line. He was able to return to the game last week after getting hurt but the fact that he's not practicing tells me that he's not 100%. He's listed as Questionable but like Taylor, unless he's told by a physician that he can't play I'm pretty sure he'll suit up and ball.
Wayne Hunter T - Did not participate in practice (shin) Though not a starter, Hunter is a valuable asset to the offense in jumbo and goal line packages. He's also listed as Questionable.
These are all significant injuries to very significant players on the roster. It will be very interesting to see how these guys deal with their boo boo's over the course of 60 minutes.
Now onto a breakdown of this divisional match up.
At first glance the strengths of both these teams is defense. The Jets and Dolphins have established themselves as a stingy bunch. I however add a "not so fast" when it comes to the defensive dominance of the Dolphins and you need look no further than their opponents. They opened the season against a Buffalo Bills team that can't get out of their own way let alone find the end zone. Next up was a Vikings team with a rusty Brett Favre, no Sidney Rice, a banged up Percy Harvin and swiss cheese offensive line. These are not world beaters on "O".
Now you look at the Jets, they had to go up against a Ravens team with considerable more firepower than Buffalo. Anquan Boldin lit up the secondary for over 100 yards but Baltimore only managed 10 points. We all know who the Jets played last week. Tom Brady and company. What did they do? Oh not much except pitch a shutout in the second half and hold the vaunted Pats passing attack to 80 total 2nd half yards.
Quite a difference in competition if you ask me.
I think it's pretty clear that both defenses should hold their own. The real test is which offense will break through first and to be quite honest the Dolphins offense doesn't scare me at all. Even without Revis. This could be a very ugly game. Maybe even a Jets/Ravens part 2. Special teams might play a huge role here.
This is a big game for the Jets. It would put them in 1st place and give them a leg up in the division. With Buffalo up next, the Jets have a real opportunity to put a stranglehold on the AFC East.
I guess we'll have to wait and see what happens when these 2 lace 'em up and hit the field Sunday night.
That's all I got....Now Let's Go Eat A God Damn Snack!
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