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After Thursday night’s game against the Eagles, Eric Mangini was impressed with his players on the second and third teams.  Especialy with the play of Marques Tuiasosopo in the 4th quarter.  The only starter for the Jets that game was Jacob Bender because he was in the need of practice.  Eric Mangini’s regular starters didn’t play last night because he was looking toward Sept. 9th against the New England Patriots.  

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The Jets’ comeback win against the Eagles showed the determination of the players who are trying to make the roster. CJ Mosley had some excellent defensive plays in the first half. CJ Mosley also forced a fumble witch turned into a field goal. Anthony Schlegel played well on defense and special teams. Brad Smith and Marques Tuiasosopo both had good games, but Marques Tuiasosopo was very stable on the last drive with 2:50 left in the game. He took control as he was able move the ball down field with a couple of passes to Chansi Stuckey and his running back. Tuiasosopo got the ball to the 19 yard line with 3 second left. Mike Nugent came in and kicked a 35 yard field goal to win 13-11.

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Tomorrow’s game against the Eagles will be the final test for Kellen Clemens and Marques Tuiasosopo. Clemens has had a good preseason for the Jets having thrown 4 touchdowns passes and a rating of 112.3. Clemens pretty well knows that he’ll be Chad Pennington’s back up.
Chad hasn’t faired well in pre-games thus far.
Chad will probably play most of the game to get familiar with his receivers. Marques Tuiasosopo hasn’t had to much play time this preseason. My sought are the Jets will probably let Marques go and keep Brad Smith. Brad being more versatile for the offense, as Brad was a quarterback in college. His ability to play more positions will keep him on the squad.(Newsday)

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Eric Mangini’s Jets looked pitiful against the Minnesota Vikings on Friday.  The Jets offense and defense played poorly.  They had missed tackles, turnovers, and took bad penalties. The Jets had a few bright spots with Marques Tuiasosopo throwing a 23 yard touchdown pass to James Pociask.  Marques also went 5 for 10 in passing. The special teams also made a few good plays, Wallace Wright had a 38 yard return.

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Tonight, the New York Jets will be hosting the Minnesota Vikings at 8:00 p.m. on FOX.  Minnesota struggled big time last year, and the Jets looked great last week.  Now let’s get started before the rain comes down harder.

J-E-T-S, Jets Jets Jets

 1st Quarter:

So Washington returns the opening kickoff for the Jets.  Pennington comes on the field for the first offensive series.  From shotgun, he hits Baker for a gain of 5-yards.  On 2nd and 5, from shotgun, Pennington threw a screen to Washington for a loss of 4-yards.  On 3rd and 9, the Jets draw the Vikings offsides.  On 3rd and 4, Pennington from shotgun scrambled and picked up 16-yards and the Die Hard Jets Fan are going wild.  On 1st and 10 from the 33 yard line, Pennington hands it off to Washington who picked up 3-yards.  On 2nd and 7, Chad Pennington threw an interception to Darren Sharper who ran it back for a 42-yard return for a touchdown.  The Vikings are up 7-0.  You definitely don’t want your starter doing that in a Preseason game.  The rookies are supposed to be doing that.  They seemed to be gaining momentum too.

Smith returns the Kickoff from the Vikings for a decent gain.  The Jets will begin at their own 32 yard line.  Pennington passes to Coles for a gain of 11-yards.  On 1st and 10, Pennington hands it off to Washington for no gain.  On 2nd and 10, Pennington from shotgun passes to McCareins 6-yards.  On 3rd and 4, Pennington passes to Coles who picks up 12-yards.  The Jets just passed the 50 yard line and they’re looking good.  So from the Vikings 39 yard line, Pennington hands it off to Stuckey picked up 5-yards.  On 2nd and 5, Pennington from shotgun hands it off to Washington who picked up 13-yards.  The running game is looking good now.  The Jets are in a no huddle offense.  The Jets caught the Vikings with 12 men on the field by rushing to get the play off.  The penalty gives the Jets 1st and 5, at the 11 yard line.  Pennington passes to Cotchery for a 1st Down.  The Refs called Delay of Game on the Jets, which backed them up 5-yards.  So Pennington, from the 6 yard line, hands it off to Washington and he got the 5 yards right back.  On 2nd and Goal, Pennington passes to Cotchery and he got shoved out of bounds at the 2 yard line.  On 3rd and Goal, Pennington overthrows Smith in the End Zone.  Mike Nugent made the 19-yard Field Goal.  As a bigger Giants fan then Jets fan, that was shades of Big Blue by not getting the TD.  So the Vikings are up 7-3.

Allison returns the Kickoff for the Vikings and gets to the 24 yard line.  So the Vikings offense comes on the field…FINALLY.  Jackson was getting knocked down by Barton, and Jackson threw it out of bounds.  On 2nd and 10, Jackson throws it to Wade for 4-yards.  On 3rd and 6, Jackson passes to Wade but he dropped it.  So the Jets stopped the Vikings on their first possession.  Washington called for a fair catch.

From the 26 yard line, Pennington hands it off to Washington for a gain of 4-yards.  On 2nd and 6, Pennington is getting rushed and he passed to Smith for 2-yards, but the Jets have to back up 10-yards for a Holding Penalty.  On 2nd and 16, the Jets call Time Out…..Game On…..On 2nd and 16, with 3:39 left in the 1st Quarter, Chad Pennington threw another interception to Chad Greenway who ran it back for a TD.  The Vikings pressured Pennington or that wouldn’t have happened.  He’s got to prevent that.  So the Vikings are up 14-3.

Wright returns the Kickoff for 38-yards along the right side line.  That was sweet.  From the 49 yard line, Pennington hands it off to Washington for a 6-yard gain.  On 2nd and 4, Pennington hands it off to Washington for a gain of 6-yards.  On 1st and 10, Pennington hands it off to Washington for another great run picking up 15-yards.  From the Vikings 25 yard line, Pennington hands it off to Washington for no gain, but there’s a Holding Penalty against the Vikings which gives the Jets a 1st Down.  Pennington hands it off to Ware for a yard for two consecutive plays, and the 1st Quarter come to an end.

2nd Quarter:

On 3rd and 8, Pennington hands it off to Washington for 2-yards.  Mike Nugent makes the 34-yard Field Goal so the Vikings are up 14-6.

Allison got JACKED UP by two Jets, and the Vikings get the ball at the 23 yard line.  Jackson hands it off to Peterson who goes all the way down the sideline and picks up 43-yards.  1st and 10, from the Jets 34 yard line, Jackson hands it off to Taylor and he picks up 12-yards.  Jackson hands it off to Peterson and picks up 5-yards.  On 2nd and 5, Jackson hands it off to Taylor and picks up 3-yards.  On 3rd and 3, Jackson passes to Rice for a few yards.

Unfortunately my DVR had a hiccup so were going to move straight to the 3rd Quarter.  My apologies Die Hard Jets Fans.

3rd Quarter:

With 13:31 remaining in the 3rd Quarter, the Vikings have the ball at their own 32 yard line.  Moore picks up a 1st Down.  Moore picks up 2-yards.  On 2nd and 8, Owens makes a catch for 6-yards.  Henson is the Quarterback now.  On 3rd and 2, the Vikings run the ball and come up short.  On 4th and Inches, Henson hands it off to Dugan picks up the 1st Down.  The score is now Vikings 24 - Jets 13…which is no good.  How did that happen?  Henson attempts to go deep but it was almost picked off.  On 2nd and 10, the Vikings run it for a few yards.  On 3rd and 4, Henson from shotgun calls Time Out…From shotgun Henson passes to Nance for a 1st Down.  At the Jets 39 yard line, Henson hands it off to Moore and there is a False Start Penalty against the Vikings.  On 1st and 15, Henson passes to his Receiver and it ricochets off of a Jets’ players helmet.  On 2nd and 15, Henson threw it very short of the intended Receiver by the sideline.  On 3rd and 15, Henson from shotgun throws overthrows Nance at the 3 yard line.  The Vikings will punt.

The Jets have possession at the 9 yard line.  Clemens is the Quarterback for the Jets.  Clemens passes incomplete to Ryan.  On 2nd and 10, Clemens passes to McCareins for 10-yards.  Clemens passes to Ryan for 8-yards.  On 2nd and 2, Clemens hands it off to Ware and picks up 3-yards for a 1st Down.  Clemens got the ball knocked out, and the Jets recover it.  On 2nd and 15, the Center snapped the ball of Clemens’ head and Brian Robison picked it up at the 2 yard line and ran it into the End Zone for a Touch Down.  The score is 31-13 with 6:18 remaining in the 3rd Quarter.

Stuckey returns it a few yards.  Clemens completes the pass to Jackson.  On 2nd and 7, Clemens hands it off for a 6-yard gain.  On 3rd and 3, Clemens from shotgun passes to the Receiver and bounced out of his hands and Edwards makes the interception with little return.

The Vikings have the ball at the Jets 40 yard line, and Hensen passes to Moore for a 13-yard pickup.  Hensen, hands it off for a little gain.  On 2nd and 6, Hensen hands it off for a 1st Down.  1st and Goal, Hensen hands it off for about a yard.  Hensen hands it off to Moore for no gain.  3rd and Goal, Hensen throws to the End Zone and it’s incomplete.  Ryan Longwell connects on a 23-yard Field Goal.  So the Vikings are up 34-13 with 2:07 in the 3rd Quarter and the Jets look awful.

Stuckey returns the Kickoff 25-yards to the 25 yard line.  Smith is the new Jets Quarterback, and Smith hands it off to Ware for a 2-yard gain.  On 2nd and 8, Smith passes to Pociask for 3-yards.  On 3rd and 5, Smith scrambles to pick up a 1st Down.  Smith hands it off to Ware for a yard.  This concludes the 3rd Quarter.

4th Quarter:

2nd and 8 at the 40 yard line, Smith passes to Ryan for a 1st Down.  Smith hands it off to Ware for a pick-up of 6.  On 2nd and 4, Smith hands it off to Ware for another 1st Down.  Smith passes downfield and overthrows Stuckey.  On 2nd and 10, Smith hands it off to Ware for 8-yards.  On 3rd and 2, Smith hands it off to Ware another 1st Down.  At the 20 yard line, Smith passes to Stuckey for no gain.  On 2nd and 10, Smith completes to Pociask for a 9-yard gain.  On 3rd and 1, the Jets pick up the 1st Down by pushing the defensive line back.  1st and Goal, Smith passes to Ryan who picks up 5-yards and there is a Holding Penalty against the Vikings which gives the Jets 1st and Goal at the 4-yard line.  Smith hands it off to Ware and he picks up 1-yard.  Smith hands it off to Ware, but the Jets got a Holding Penalty which pushes them back 10-yards.  2nd and Goal, from the 13 yard line, False Start Penalty against the Jets.  2nd and Goal, from the 18 yard line, Smith runs it to the 8 yard line.  On 3rd and Goal, Smith throws incomplete.  On 4th and Goal, the Jets set up for a play, and it’s another bad snap.  Smith picked it up and got sacked at the 29 yard line.

The Vikings take over, and Hensen hands it off to Pinner for a 15-yard pick-up.  Hensen hands it off to Pinner for a 2-yard gain.  On 2nd and 8, the Vikings got called for a penalty and got backed up 5 yards.  On 2nd and 13, Hensen passes incomplete.  On 3rd and 13, scrambles and gets tackled short of the first down marker.

Stuckey returns the Punt for 3-yards, and they will begin at the 22 yard line.  Tuiasosopo is the new Jets Quarterback.  Let me try to write that every time he makes a play.  He passes to Hollings for a 7-yard gain.  On 2nd and 3, Tuiasosopo completes to Ryan for a 1st Down.  At the 39 yard line, with 4:57 left, Tuiasosopo completes it to Ryan again for 7-yards.  On 2nd and 3, the Jets pulled the defense offsides.  This results in a 1st Down.  Tuiasosopo hands it off to Hollings for a 2-yard gain.  There’s a CAT on the field.  What’s that about?  He’s wide open in the End Zone.  On 2nd and 8, Tuiasosopo overthrows the intended receiver.  On 3rd and 8, Tuiasosopo from shotgun scrambles and flips it incomplete.  The Jets are going for it again.  On 4th and 8, Tuiasosopo from shotgun completes it to Hollings for a 1st Down.  With 3:21 remaining in the game, Tuiasosopo passes it to Stuckey for a 1st Down.  Marques Tuiasosopo throws a Touch Down to Jason Pociask as he met the End Zone.

The Jets may attempt an offside kick here with 2:22 left in the 4th Quarter down 34-20…They tried it and Nance picked it up and ran it to the 15 yard line.

This is just going to be a clock killer.  The Vikings run for nothing and they run the clock down to the 2:00 warning.  Fason picks up a 2-yard run.  On 3rd and 8, Hensen hands it off to Fason for a few yards, and the Vikings are bringing on the field goal unit.  Ryan Longwell will attempt the Field Goal and it’s good.  The Vikings are up 37-20.

There’s only 30 second left…Hungry Heart is playing in the background, and Pociask returns it about 10-yards.  Tuiasosopo from shotgun throws it away.  On 2nd and 10, Tuiasosopo from shotgun throw too short to the intended Receiver.  On 3rd and 10, Tuiasosopo from shotgun throws a near pick.  On 4th and 20, with 0:03 left, Tuiasosopo get sacked by three Vikings.  The game started out good even though the Jets went down right away, but it was a snoozer for a long time.  Final Score: Minnesota Vikings 37 - New York Jets 20.  Here’s the official Post Game from NFL.com.

Jets Studs:

There wasn’t really a Jets Stud this week.

Jets Duds:

Jets Quarterbacks and Jets Defense: Chad Pennington and Kellen Clemens threw 3 interceptions which gave the Vikings way too many points and great field position when they didn’t make it to the End Zone.

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