S81W2 Afterburner

by KlyVertigo | 6 years ago | 0 Comments

After a dumbfounding performance in week one, the New York Jets traveled to Philadelphia to meet up against the Eagles.  In a game where defense was merely a formality, both teams lit up the scoreboards and sent fantasy teams across the nation into overdrive.  The Jets were down 28-7 at the half, but stormed back to tie the game late.  It took extra time, but in the end the Jets soared, 49-43. 

 

Very few quarterbacks can say they had a six interception game in their career.   An even smaller percentage of them can say they had a bounce back performance like Sam Darnold did in Philadelphia.  Darnold had a eye-popping game, as he surgically dismantled the Eagles secondary for 452 yards on 21 of 30 attempts, with five touchdowns and zero interceptions.  He went from dud of the week to stud of the week and earned AFC OPOW for week 2.  WR Josh Gordon tallied 8 receptions for 151 yards and three touchdowns, and WR Robbie Anderson chimed in with 6 receptions for 145 yards and a touchdown.  The Jets rushing game was able to find a groove, amassing 141 yards and a touchdown on 25 carries between the three backs. 

 

While the scoreboard suggests that there was no defense, that was far from the case.  The Jets fell behind fast and trailed most of the game as the defense struggled to stop Eagles from getting big plays early.  Down 28-7 at the half, the Jets were not deterred.  They made several adjustments and found a way to crank up the pressure in the second half, finishing with 7 total sacks, 3 of which came from OLB Jordan Jenkins. His performance earned him the AFC DPOW, as he also contributed 2 forced fumbles, one of which led to a recovery touchdown by CB Morris Claiborne.  Free Agent acquisition CB David Amerson also came up big with a red zone interception to keep the Jets close.  This is his second interception in as many weeks, making his signing well worth the price.   

 

In week three the Jets hold their home opener by hosting their division rival and defending AFC Champion New England Patriots.