Last week the New York Jets defeated the San Diego Chargers, 17-14, in the Divisional round of the 2009-2010 playoffs. This was considered one of the biggest upsets in playoff history, because of the odds the Jets faced going into that game. They beat the hottest team, who was going into that game with a 11 game winning streak, with a overall record of 13-3.

The New York Jets are now looked as the "Cinderella Team" of the NFL, and have had many comparisons from the Arizona Cardinals of last year, who came out of know where, just as the Jets and made it into the Super Bowl. Just like the Jets, the Cardinals started the playoffs in the Wild Card round playing the young, explosive Atlanta Falcons and defeated them in a high scoring affair with a 30-24 win. The following week they played the 13-3 Carolina Panthers, who were high favorites in going to the super bowl and gave them a beating, 33-13. And in the NFC championship they hosted the Philadelphia Eagles, and beat them 32-25. Even though their Super Bowl run came a little short in a late minute defeat to the Pittsburgh Steelers they still gained many teams respect and are now looked at as a competitive team in the NFL, as the Jets are trying to do now.

In the beginning of the playoffs many people considered the Jets as a team who just squeezed their way in by defeating 2 tough teams who were already in the playoffs. They were a team who no body would of ever think of winning their way all the way to the AFC championship game. Even Rex Ryan didn't even know that they even had a shot into the playoffs after a 10-7 lost in week 15 to the Atlanta Falcons. But with key losses by the Miami Dolphins, Denver Broncos, and the Pittsburgh Steelers, kept their playoff dreams alive.

But after wins against the Cincinnati Bengals and the San Diego Chargers they finally got a little bit of respect from the league. But they still not a lot, experts and analyst still put them down for the game against the Colts and was a +21 in the points margain. And it seems no matter what Sanchez does to make his New York Jets stay alive sports reporters and people around the league still say he's not a very good quarterback because of his low passing numbers and quarterback rating he receives. But that is not the New York Jets offense their plan is too run right at their opponent and wear them out until the fourth and force them into making mistakes and then getting that one big play that will put them ahead. Last week is a good example of that when the Jets were behind the whole game but in the fourth quarter Mark Sanchez found his big tight end, in Dustin Keller and got the lead for the first time and went up by 4.

This week will be a big test though for the New York Jets, in which that they are playing one of the best or the best quarterback of all time, as in Peyton Manning. The key for them to win this week is in pressuring Peyton Manning and making him make mistakes, in which he doesnt do. If they do that and remember that if their in the beginning and down that their are 4 quarters and not just 1, 2, or 3. They also can't get too high if they have a lead because Peyton Manning can get any team back in it no matter any aspect of a game. The Jets also can't give him a rythm and let him get one on one in the secondary, because with players as in Reggie Wayne and Pierre Garcon they will beat you everytime down the field, and is one catch from making a big play.

And in order to win this week against the Colts the Jets must establish their run game from the start with Shonn Greene and Thomas Jones and get them running north and south and wear down the Colts little but fast defense. They also need to get Mark Sanchez's confidence up and get him a lead so he can establish himself and feel comfortable in his first real big game. His offense of line also needs to protect him and not get Mark Sanchez hit by big Dwight Freeny and Roger Mathis.

Week 17 was a historic night for The New York Jets franchise. It was their last game at Giants Stadium, and a night where the Jets clinched a playoff spot since 2006.

They defeated the Cincinnati Bengals easily, 37-0 to clinch a spot in the playoffs. They now had confidence into the playoffs and knew that they deserved to be there. But the Jets really got their "swagger" when the defeated the undefeated colts at Indianapolis in week 16, and was now a team that everyone finally respected and recognized. Even though some might say they only won their last 2 games because the starters didn't play for the Bengals and Colts, they still earned their spot like every other team that made it into the playoffs.

The Jets finished the season with a 9-7 record and came in second in their division and first in the wild card. They were the number 1 defense in the league allowing only 14.8 points a game, in a league with the best passing quarterbacks, as in Tom Brady, Drew Brees, Peyton Manning and shutting them down and having a 2-2 record against them. Their defense was led by their stud pro bowl corner back Darrel Revis, who is in some eyes the best corner in the league right now. Holding top wide receivers in check, as in Randy Moss, Chad Ochocinco, Reggie Wayne, and Andre Johnson. The Jets also led the NFL in rushing yards, averaging 172.2 yards per game. Thomas Jones was a big factor with that accomplishment. For the 5th straight year Thomas Jones rushed for over 1,000 yards, and being recognized in the league as a top runner. He did not just do it alone, with the help of Leon Washington and Shonn Greene, a rookie from the University of Iowa, who took the role of Leon Washington after his season ending leg injury. Shonn Greene was a major factor at the end of the year for the Jets. He also took the load off Thomas Jones and ran just as well, rushing for 135 yards on 21attempts and scoring 1 touchdown against the Bengals in his first playoff game and the first round of the playoffs to secure a 24 to 14 win.

The Jets are now moving on to face the hot San Diego Chargers, who have a won 11 straight games and winners of their division with a 13-3 record. Philip Rivers was a huge role for the Chargers' winning streak, throwing for over 4,000 yards with 28 touchdowns and only throwing 9 interceptions. He also had a quarterback rating of 104.4, which was top 5 in the NFL, earning a ticket to the pro bowl for the second straight year. Philip Rivers also earned his team the 4th ranked offense in the league, averaging 28.4 points a game. Philip Rivers also finished top 5 in passing yards a game with 271.1 yards a game. But the Jets just can't focus on Rivers, the Chargers also have explosive runners as in LT and Darren Sproiles, who can change a game in one play.

The Jets will have a hard time stopping this explosive offense but coach Rex Ryan seems very confident in his team. His defensive secondary was the best in the league allowing only 8 touchdown passes all year outside the red zone. This was due to the fact of his great defensive play calls of blitzing almost every down, and his athletic athletes in the secondary to make plays at any given moment.

The Jets should be very confident, in which this year the Jets were 4-2 in either games played down south or in a dome, and averaging 30 points a game. The Jets are also confident in their young rookie quarterback Mark Sanchez. Returning back to California since playing at Oakland and beating them earlier in the season 37-0, Mark Sanchez should have no problem playing this week. This will be a homecoming for Mark, and should have no excuses of the weather and the conditions. If he protects the ball as in he did last week against the Bengals you should look for a big game by him and the others.


If the Jets were to win this game and pull off a major upset it would be one of the best wins in franchise history. And if the Baltimore Ravens were to beat the Indianapolis Colts the game next weekend for the AFC Championship would be at the New York Jets, at Giants Stadium. That would recently be the last game at Giants Stadium after 60 years hosting the Jets. It would be a remarkable finish to a great season if the Jets were to win and move on into the Super Bowl on February 7th in Miami.

Hello, my name is Carlos Bolorin and I attend Rush Henrietta Senior High School.

I am a 16 year old Junior, who will be turning 17 next month on the 4th. Sports are a big part of my life and I play football, and baseball for Rush Henrietta and basketball for Good Shepard. My favorite teams consist of the New York Jets, The New York Yankees and The New York Knicks. I am very into playing poker online or with my friends, and playing Call of Duty. My future plans from high school is to go to college to play baseball, while majoring either in business or journalism.

My Blogs will consist of news and information about the New York Jets, and I will be reflecting on their season of the 2009-2010 season.

This season was a great season for the New York Jets. Even though many people, and fans had their doubt on their stud rookie quarterback Mark Sanchez, the Jets had a great season and made the playoffs for the first time since 2004.

The Jets started the season 3-0 with a big win against their division rival the New England Patriots. All of a sudden the Jets came from being a team with no respect to a well respected team. People were now jumping on the Mark Sanchez bandwagon and finally believed in him.

But after that 3-0 start the Jets lost 3 straight close games, including to the rival Dolphins and Bills. Yet again the New York people had their doubts.

The season quickly turned around in week 7 after the Jets pounded the Oakland Raiders, 38-0. But next week brought another defeat by the Dolphins, so now the Jets were 1-3 in the division. But the Jets recovered and took the bye in week 9 and improved their defense and rushing attack and ended the season winning 6 of their last 8 games, finishing 2-4 in their division and made the playoffs in the last week of the season against the Cincinatti Bengals.