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I think this article was intended to boost confidence in New Yorkers that the results of week two could be repeated. I actually came away feeling more confident in the Pats, because I see many reasons to expect that neither Sanchez nor Brady will repeat their week two performances.
So What Did the Jets Do Right When They Beat the Patriots in Week 2? -- The Sports Section | New York Magazine | New York Times
There's also an obligatory 'keys to the game' column; this one is by Ian Rapoport on behalf of The Sporting News.
AFC Divisional playoff matchup: New York Jets at New England Patriots - NFL - Sporting News
So What Did the Jets Do Right When They Beat the Patriots in Week 2? -- The Sports Section | New York Magazine | New York Times
The short answer: Mark Sanchez. The second-year quarterback had a terrific game: He completed 21 (out of 30) passes and threw for three touchdowns (both career highs), good for 220 yards and what's still the highest single-game passer rating of his career. (He also didn't throw an interception.)
In any case, Tom Brady threw for 248 yards on 20–36 passing on the day, but also threw two interceptions and lost a fumble as a result of a late sack by Jason Taylor.
There's also an obligatory 'keys to the game' column; this one is by Ian Rapoport on behalf of The Sporting News.
AFC Divisional playoff matchup: New York Jets at New England Patriots - NFL - Sporting News
Three key Jets
CB Darrelle Revis. With Revis in top shape again, don’t expect Brady to throw his way. Instead, the onus is on Revis’ counterpart, Antonio Cromartie, who was victimized badly by Brady in the 45-3 loss. If bad Cromartie shows up and he can’t keep up with the Patriots’ quickness, it could be a long game.
RB LaDainian Tomlinson. The aging running back looked young again in the first round of the playoffs, gaining 82 yards and scoring twice on the ground against the Colts. It was the first time he gained more than 57 yards since Oct. 11. That helped his team keep the ball away from Peyton Manning. The Jets may look to employ the same strategy against Brady, and Tomlinson could help the Jets maintain control of the game.
LB Bart Scott. Scott can be a solid run-stopper, but like the rest of his unit, he often gets exposed in pass coverage. That was the case in December, when Danny Woodhead constantly eluded Jets defenders and gained 104 yards receiving. The main point of emphasis for Scott is wrapping up Patriots ball-catchers underneath once they make a catch, not allowing anything extra.
The bottom line
With the home crowd staying nice and quiet while they are on offense, the Patriots will have plenty of time for Brady to diagnose what Ryan is cooking up — an overload on one side, a tricky blitz on the other. Brady unloads the ball more quickly than anyone, which is why he is rarely fazed by the Jets’ defensive looks. Don’t expect that to change. The Jets have played in some big games, making huge plays at the end. But they haven’t had to scratch and claw back against a team like New England. Don’t be surprised if the Pats jump out to a quick lead, limit mistakes, and take a cruise-control win. Prediction: Patriots 35, Jets 20