by Andy KentFiled under: Jets, Texans, NFL Analysis
How much longer can the Jets' string of luck continue?They became the first team in NFL history to win back-to-back road games in overtime by knocking off the Cleveland Browns last Sunday, 26-20, and share the league's best record with the New England Patriots and Atlanta Falcons at 7-2. Quarterback Mark Sanchez is growing up in front of Jets coach Rex Ryan's eyes by showing a knack for making clutch plays at critical times. His game-winning touchdown pass to Santonio Holmes at Cleveland is a perfect example.
Sanchez also has Braylon Edwards and tight end Dustin Keller as reliable targets, but Jerricho Cotchery will miss this game with a partial tear to his groin suffered on the play where he made an incredible diving catch to keep a late drive alive. Running backs LaDainian Tomlinson and Shonn Greene provide the balance New York needs to keep defenses at bay.
Ryan will always be closely identified with his defense, but this year that unit has drifted back to the middle of the pack as Pro Bowl cornerback Darrelle Revis has been average at best following a lengthy contract holdout and a nagging hamstring injury. Bart Scott at middle linebacker is the vocal leader and Calvin Pace and David Harris provide the pass rush, which will be called upon in this game. The run defense has to be aware of the dangerous Arian Foster.
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