Surprise, Surprise

Wow, did the Jets surprise me and many other naysayers, blowing out the Buffalo Bills 48-28. The Jets were true to form on the defensive side of the ball, forcing 4 turnovers that led to the Jets first 34 points.

The big surprise was from a rejuvenated offensive line with the addition of Austin Howard at RT, who nullified Mario Williams and that allowed Mark Sanchez the time to stay in the pocket, and find open receivers for 3 TDs. Sanchez was very efficient going 19 for 27, for 266 yards, no sacks and 1 Int for a 123.4 QB Rating.

The offensive line was also able to open enough holes in the Bills defensive line that Shonn Greene was able to rush for 94 very important yards and a TD, not bad for an offense that did not score a TD until the 4 preseason game.

Jeremy Kerley broke a 10 year punt return for TD drought with a 61 yard punt return for the opening score of the second period and a 21-0 lead. The Jets never looked back going on to win for the 3 time in 4 tries on opening day for Rex Ryan’s Green and White.

The Jets honored HOF Curtis Martin by retiring his number 28 at half time, a true class act and gentlemen.

J - E - T - S, Jets, Jets, Jets