When the Jets Run Denver has given up on average, 127 yards on the ground, 25th in the league. They have also given up a 4.4 YPC average. On the flip side, Jets are leading the league with 165+ yards a game. They are second in YPC average with 5.1, behind only Eagles 5.3 YPC that has been inflated with the runs Vick has had. There is no better running team in the league right now besides the Jets. Expect Jets to be pounding it down Denvers throat to keep their passing team off the field. Jets may pound for 40+ times in the game if they can get an early lead. Edge: Jets When the Jets Pass Mark Sanchez has been outstanding this year from the 'get-go'. He hasn't turned over the ball in 5 games after throwing a league high 23 picks amongst the NFL QBs (is Jay Cutler a QB?). He has 8 TDs in the last 4 games playing for a team not known for their passing game. The addition of Santonio eases the entire passing game further with more one-on-one coverages, especially when defenses blitz. Broncos, on the other hand, haven't played to their potential. They have given up a QB rating of 93. Only teams giving up better passer ratings include Bills, Raiders, Browns, and a few others. They can not get pressure on the QB and Bailey can only cover one player. Expect the Jets to find several mismatches in the passing game as well, although they may not throw as many times if they can run effectively. Edge: Jets When the Broncos Run Broncos are DEAD LAST in the run game BY FAR. They are getting barely over 50 yards a game while the second worst run offense is getting 75 yards a game (Saints). Jets are ranked 4th against the run in yards allowed AND YPC allowed. They are giving up 79 yards a game, which includes a few big runs by Ryan Fitzpatrick. They have given up just one rushing TD in 5 games thus far. They also have 5 fumble recoveries in the run game. Jets dare its opponents to take a shot down the field with their heavy blitzing D. The DL may not be the best in the league, but the front 7 as a team may very well be a top 5 in the entire league. No dispute there, Broncos will have to beat the Jets in the air, and that can be a pain in the ass for most teams. Edge: Not really an edge here, Jets simply own this department. When the Broncos Pass Kyle Orton has been playing lights out for the Broncos...without Marshall. Looking back at the Cutler trade, its clear who was at the better end of the deal. Orton is averaging 333 yards a game and is only behind the Chargers' Rivers. Brandon Lloyd is having an all-pro season thus far and will shatter his best season as a pro when he gained 700+ yards. Jabar Gaffney is also on pace for his first 1,000 yards season in his 9th season as a pro. Add Eddie Royal to that list and Orton has a great receiving trio. Jets, who lead the league in passing D last year, are struggling. They allowed 8 passing TDs the entire last season while they have already given up 9 TDs in 5 games this year. Revis' absence is being felt in that secondary, although Cromartie has done an outstanding job filling Revis' shoes. Kyle Wilson is the obvious weak point in the secondary and teams are targeting him on a regular basis. Revis may not be back for this showdown and that leaves the Jets short handed. Edge: Broncos Special Teams Starting with the Jets, Nick Folk has been money this year. He has missed a couple of kicks but still leads the league with 12 FGs. Weatherford has also been extremely impressive with his power and hang time. He is averaging nearly 45 yards a punt, while punting 44% inside the 20, giving him much shorter field to kick on several occasions. He also has the second highest numbers of FC. Britton Colquitt of the Broncos also has 9 FCs and is tied 2nd with Weatherford. He is punting nearly 44 yards a punt, but with just 26% punts landing inside the 20, that is merely average. Matt Prater is a very good kicker and has made all his kicks this year. He has a very strong leg and is usually pretty accurate. Broncos have a better kicking game, while Jets own a better punting game. Which takes us to the return team. Jets have a top 5 kick returner in the game in Brad Smith. He is averaging 32 yards a return while nearly had a TD on Monday night. Jim Leonard is also a decent punt returner but can FC as many punts as he returns. He averages 13.2 a return. Broncos have tried a couple of players at returning kicks. Demariyus averages 33 yards a return, but does not have enough returns to establish that average. Eddie Royal has been decent returning punts, but nothing spectacular, leaving the Jets on the better end of the Special Teams. Edge: Jets Predictions: Jets win 30-20 Will be a tough game, but Jets should win it rather easily. Lack of running game will hinder Broncos chances of sealing the game if they have a lead late in the game while Jets can run out the clock if they have a late lead. Sanchez should have a decent game against the Broncos, and as long as he can avoid throwing in the direction of Champ Bailey, he will have a lot of success targeting the remaining secondary. He should have himself a 200 yard game with a couple of TDs. LT/Greene combo should run on the Broncos all game long and gain close to 200 yards on the ground with a TD. Holmes may not be as effective this game, but Braylon will continue to impress with his size and speed. He should get about 80 yards as long as he doesn't face Bailey. Holmes may not have too many big receptions, but it can all switch with Braylon if Bailey is not covering Holmes. Broncos run game is shut down, but Orton gains 250+ yards, two TDs and a pick. Lack of running game will stall a few drives for the Broncos. Pace gets to Orton twice for a couple of sacks while Sanchez doesn't get sacked in the game. Wilson gets his first pick! Prediction of the Day: Gholston does not see the field :breakdance:
Biggest disappointments of the season 1) Big Jenks going down in first game 2) Our pass defense 23-20 Broncos
Jets win this 23 - 10. Orton doesn't even get a passing TD. Everyone is raving about the Broncos pass offense, I think the Jets pass defense steps up big in this one with, or without Revis.
Jets have a field day rushing. LT goes over 100 yards, Greene gets 60-80. Sanchez has a solid 200 yard, 2 td outing. Orton 1 TD, 2 INTs, still gets his 300 yards from garbage-time passes. Less than 50 yards rushing total from the Broncos. Jets-34 Broncos-16
In one of the other threads I had the broncos winning 30-27 or something in OT. I think this is the day Shonn Greene breaks out with 150+. Broncos defense I think contains LT.
I'm worried about the short week combined with a west coast road game. I'm also concerned about Orton and the Denver passing game against our secondary (still hard to say). I think we can control the game rushing, but it will be close. I'm thinking/hoping: Jets 31 Broncos 24
Taking off the green glasses... Jets 34 Broncos 28 We walk away from the game with the secondary having been abused... Orton throws for 340 yds and 3TDs Lloyd is held in check by Cro with 65 yards and a TD Eddie Royal Shreds Kyle Wilson for over 110 yards and 2 TDs Gaffney has somewhere in the 75-80 yard receiving range Buckhaulter gets in near the redzone for a TD Denver only rushes for 45 yards total Sanchez goes for 250 Yards 3TDs and his first INT LT goes for 120 yards and 2 TDs(1 rushing 1 receiving) Greene goes for 80ish yards Keller has a big game going for 70+ yards receiving and a TD At WR Champ Bailey Shuts down Braylon who only has 2 catches for 25 yards Holmes has a big day, 90 yards and a long TD
I think the Broncos having a shitty rushing game is going to haunt them like hell today. I would expect the jets to pass rush at an absurdley high rate . And with the Broncos unable to effectively run it Ortons just going to get killed. Although if and how well Revis plays will also effect how Blitz happy we can be
Sorry for inexact geography. The Jets trip to the western portion of the United States. Specifically the state sandwiched between Kansas and Utah, but definitely not the West "Coast".
We need the pass D to step up in this one. Our receivers also have to catch a few more passes than they did last week.
While our pass d is 23rd in yards given up per game. We have the lowest completion pct against us by a lot. Our defense also faces the 8th most passes because our front 7 is so dominant. This means that our secondary is doing its job more often than any other. But what completions we do give up are large ones.
Im just messing with u. For a second I thought u were thinking we are playing the Faiders. Time zone should not make a difference, especially if its just one hour. Yeah we had a terrible 08 visiting the West Coast, but it had nothing to do with the time zone difference. Each year, teams travel around the US to play a few games.
Watched qute a bit of Orton when he was in college. He is having a great year but is not a precision passer and does not perform well when pressured. Lack of running game to keep Jets honest is going to translate into a long day for him. Jets should do well - 34-10
