The Jets
scored a field goal to open up the scoring in the second quarter. The 49ers matched the field goal and
went into the locker room with a 17-3 lead. As far as the first half. Bryce
Petty was not awful but was not good. It was obvious that he was holding the
football too long and when he was pressured, he always seemed to move the wrong
way, into a tackle or pressure and not away from it. The ease at which Carlos
Hyde was peeling off yardage was scary. What else was scary was when he got
into the Jets secondary, most of the Jets didn’t want any part of him and were
not sacrificing their body to stop him. Revis who had a good game seems to be
avoiding as much contact as he can.
In the third
quarter, the Jets held the 49ers to a three and out and began a drive that
lasted 7:25 and ended with a Nick Folk 30-yard field goal. The highlight of the
drive was a great 40-yard catch by Robbie Anderson who had a fantastic game
despite a drop or two. What was bothersome was that after the Anderson catch,
the Jets had a first and goal from the 3-yard line and proceeded to go
backwards with a penalty and a sack. This hurts and championship teams that are
in the red zone will not settle field goals. The field goal was the only
score in the third quarter.
The wild fourth
quarter saw the Jets score first on a 5-yard run by Powell. The drive lasted
8:23 and Petty looked sharp combined with Powell’s solid running. Even tight end Seferian-Jenkins caught
a pass for 14-yards. The Jets correctly went for two points and this has to be
one of the highlights of the game and the season. Petty was in the shotgun. He
got the hike and faked a hand off. He then went around linebacker Ahmad Brooks
and from around the one yard line when he got hit, he twisted his body with the
momentum going his way exposing every part of his body from the waist up and
scored. It was truly a gutsy run!
The Jets got
the ball back with 2:35 to go on the clock. Petty proceeded to lead the Jets on
a drive that ended with a Nick Folk 50-yard field goal that just made it to tie
the game at 17-17. Powell had two good runs and a pass reception to highlight
the drive.
The overtime
was all Powell, Petty and a huge Anderson catch. On the 26-yard pass to
Anderson, Petty was moving to his left and threw the ball across his body to
Anderson who was covered but jumped up and came down with the ball. Powell ran
the ball three more times and ended the game on a 19-yard run.
Give the Jets
and Todd Bowles credit. The Jets never stopped working. The defense shut down
the 49ers in the second half. The
time of possession for the game:
Jets 41:55, 49ers 24:30.
Bryce
Petty played much better in the second half. His numbers for the game were
23-35, 257 yards, 1 INT. Not great but his improvement over
the course of the game was impressive. Robbie Anderson continues to impress
despite his drops. This guy is a real find for the Jets. He has the ability and
as long as he works hard, he can be a good one. Don’t overlook tight end Austin Seferian-Jenkins. The Jets
got him on the cheap and he is also a talent. If the Jets think he can keep his
head straight, the Jets should resign him. Deon Simon (#93) continues to play
hard. He is doing a very good job with limited reps. Linebacker Jordan Jenkins
(#48) is one of the best hitters on the team and has been improving. Rontez
Miles (#45) is making the most of his playing time.
The Jets won a
game we all thought they were going to lose. Bowles did a fine job. I’m not one
with the opinion it is better to lose games for a better draft position. I want
the Jets to win every game I am watching. This was a great game to watch and
seeing a young QB like Petty do what he did is exciting. He still has a long
way to go but for now Jet fans have a reason to watch the rest of the games.
Green Tidbits:
….The Jets offensive line played well despite all the
sacks….Carlos Hyde seemed to get his best yardage when he was running
right….Wesley Johnson is our new center. He plays solid….Darron Lee continues
to be out of position at times but once he gets it, he has the potential to be
a star….Mo is back! Wilkerson had an active game…Overlooked was 2 field goals
misses by 49er kicker Phil Dawson….Brandon Marshall didn’t have a spectacular game but he was working and
blocking all game….I can live with Nick Marshall returning punts and
kickoffs…..Penalties; Jets 9-56 yards, 49ers 3-25….
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