Jets Defeat Panthers
Week 12. Sunday, November 29, 2009. The New York Jets snapped their three game losing streak today by defeating the Carolina Panthers 17-6 in the Meadowlands. Mark Sanchez went 13 for 17 with just one interception, a vast improvement over recent games. The Jets defense got four interceptions, two each by Kerry Rhodes and Darrelle Revis. Rhodes, who had started in 74 straight games, was benched for today’s game with Eric Smith starting in his place. The benching seemed to light a fire under Kerry; we’ll see if it carry’s forward to next weeks game. Revis returned one of his interceptions 67 yards for a touchdown. Sanchez came out of the game for a short time in the fourth quarter after what appeared to be a serious injury to his left leg. However, after the trainers worked on him, he was able to return and finish the game. The Jets defense was excellent, allowing just 179 total yards and no offensive touchdowns. Next game: Thursday, Dec. 3rd, 8:20 PM, New York Jets @ Buffalo Bills.
