New York Jets 27, San Diego Chargers 21
The Chargers were up 21-10 at the half, but Rex Ryan made good adjustments at the half as the Jets rolled 17-0 in the second half and on to victory. Mark Sanchez was solid yesterday as he completed 18 of 33 passes for 173 yards with 3 TD passes and 1 INT. He also carried the ball 3 times for 25 yards (8.3 ypc) in this game. Shonn Greene led the way on the ground for the Jets in this game with 112 yards rushing on 20 carries (5.6 ypc). LaDainian Tomlinson pitched in with 14 yards rushing on 5 carries (2.8 ypc) and he caught 3 passes for 37 yards (12.3 avg). TE Dustin Keller caught 4 passes for 53 yards (13.3 avg) but he lost a fumble that was returned 37 yards for a TD by Chargers’ LB Donald Butler. WRs Jeremy Kerley (4 rec, 29 yards) and Plaxico Burress (4 rec, 25 yards, 3 TDs) also made some big plays in the passing game for the Chargers yesterday. The Chargers finished up with 162 yards rushing on 31 carries (5.2 ypc) and they also completed 18 of 33 passes (54.5%) for 156 yards as they has possession of the ball for 32:46.
The defense was very solid for the Jets yesterday. Safety Eric Smith (10 tackles) and rookie DE Muhammad Wilkerson (5 tackles, 1 tackle for a loss and 1 pass defensed) led the way for the Jets’ D in this game. CBs Darrelle Revis (interception that he returned 64 yards) and CB Kyle Wilson (interception) also made big plays for the Jets yesterday. The Chargers finished up with 96 yards rushing on 25 carries (3.8 ypc) and they also completed 16 of 32 passes (50%) for 172 yards. The Jets are now back on the right track at 4-3 on the season.
