The Jets went into the Georgia Dome where Matt Ryan was 34-5 and never lost back to back home games until last night. Geno Smith played his best game of the year, 16-20, 199 yards, and 3 touchdowns. The most important stat was no interceptions. After the holding call that gave the Falcons a fresh set of downs, Matt Ryan threw a touchdown to Levine Toilolo who made a leaping grab over Dawan Landry which gave the Falcons a 28-27 lead. Geno started at his own 20 and drove the Jets into field goal position with 1:54 on the clock with 3 timeouts. Smith went through his reads and delivered the ball on time accurately where his receivers can catch and run with the ball to get extra yards. He finished 4 of 4 on that drive and had a crucial 8 yard scramble that brought the Jets closer into field goal range. When Smith plays turnover free football the Jets will be in every game because of the defense they have. The defense played solid even though they gave up 28 points, they had 2 sacks and forced a turnover that led to a Jets touchdown. The Falcons run game was virtually non existent mainly because of Muhammad Wilkerson, Damon Harrison, and Sheldon Richardson up front. They were constantly in the backfield a long with Demario Davis and David Harris. Wilkerson finished with 7 tackles, a forced fumble, 2 tackles for loss, and a sack. The Jets defense looks better every week and they will start forcing more turnovers.
Geno Smith was without WR Santonio Holmes but still had his most efficient game passing. Smith connected with Cumberland early and often in the first half a long with Jeremy Kerley who both had touchdowns. The return of Mike Goodson helped as he only played in 11 snaps but had a couple big plays and showcased his speed. Chris Ivory had one big run for 19 yards that set the Jets up for another touchdown. And Powell had a solid day, even though he didn't put up impressing rushing numbers, he mad crucial plays late in the game that set the Jets up for the game winning field goal. The Offensive line played well too as they constantly gave Geno time to throw, even though they gave up 4 sacks, the running game was also efficient as well.
The Jets improve to 3-2 on the season and are home against the Pittsburg Steelers coming off a bye and are 0-4. The Jets need to win this game to keep pace with the Patriots and will match up with them in two weeks. Look for Geno to play another mistake free game against the Steelers while they come out with the win.
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