MEDIA INFORMATION NEW YORK JETS (6-5) AT WASHINGTON REDSKINS (4-7) SUN., DEC. 4 - FEDEXFIELD (91,704) 2011 - GAME 12-1:00 P.M. ET - CBS HEADLINES...2 BROADCAST COVERAGE...2 JETS/REDSKINS AT A GLANCE...2 2011 SCHEDULE...2 PRONUNCIATION GUIDE...2 2011 STATISTICAL SNAPSHOT...3 2011 STATISTICAL LEADERS...3 WONDERFUL WORLD OF WESTHOFF...3 SPECIAL TEAMS TDs (Since 2001)...3 PROBABLE STARTERS...4 OVERVIEW BY POSITION...5 CONNECTIONS...7 JETS VS. WASHINGTON REDSKINS...8 LAST GAME VS REDSKINS...9 INDIVIDUAL GAME-BY-GAME VS. REDSKINS...10 REX RYAN...11 AFFECTING THE QUARTERBACK...11 DEFENSIVELY UNMATCHED...12 PETTINE PRIOR...13 SANCHEZ SINCE WEEK FIVE...14 THE COMEBACK KID...14 WINS IN FIRST TWO SEASONS BY A QB...14 UNDER COACH CALLAHAN...14 75 SINCE 2006...15 MEET THE OFFENSIVE LINE...15 GROUND-AND-POUND...15 LADAINIAN TOMLINSON...16 DUSTIN KELLER IN PERSPECTIVE...16 BIG-PLAY BURRESS...16 KELLER vs. HIS CONTEMPORARIES...16 TONE TIME...17 MULTIPLE CONNECTIONS...17 JOE ON THE RUN...17 2010 VS. 2011 STARTERS...17 JETS IMPROVE IN THE RED ZONE...17 PAYING CUSTOMS ON REVIS ISLAND...18 OPPOSING PASSERS VS. THE JETS...18 CRO PICKS TO WIN...18 MUHAMMAD WILKERSON...18 KEEPING PACE...18 AARON MAYHEM MAYBIN...19 DAVID HARRIS...19 UNDRAFTED DEFENSIVE PLAYERS...19 JETS SPECIAL TEAMS NOTES...20 LAST TIME IT HAPPENED...22 GAME REVIEWS...23 OFFENSIVE GAME-BY-GAME PLAYER STATS...45 DEFENSIVE GAME-BY-GAME PLAYER STATS...49 SPECIALISTS GAME-BY-GAME STATS...58 SUPPLEMENTAL STATS...61 2011 TRANSACTIONS...72 2011 PARTICIPATION...75 BUILDING THE 2011 JETS...76 2011 DEPTH CHART...77 2011 ROSTER BY POSITION...78 2011 ROSTER BY EXPERIENCE...79 2011 REGULAR SEASON STATISTICS...80 2011 DEFENSIVE STATISTICS...81 2011 ALPHABETICAL ROSTER...82 2011 NUMERICAL ROSTER...83
GAME NOTES HEADLINES New York travels to the nation s capital to face the Washington Redskins. The tilt marks the first of three games in four weeks against NFC East opponents. Since Head Coach Rex Ryan joined the Jets (2009), the team owns a 16-11 road record, including the postseason. Since Week Six of the 2010 season, QB Mark Sanchez has produced eight comeback wins in the fourth quarter or overtime, the most in the NFL during the span. His latest victory came this past Sunday, when he capped a 12-play, 82-yard drive with a 16-yard touchdown pass to WR Santonio Holmes with 1:01 remaining in the game to defeat the Buffalo Bills 28-24. New York s defense has held opponents to a 31.5% conversion rate on third down, fourth in the NFL. Additionally, the Jets defense stands third in the league with an opponents passer rating of 71.8 and fifth with an opponents completion percentage of 55.7. Since facing MIA (10/17), the Jets defense has allowed 3.6 yards per rush to rank sixth in the NFL during the span. For the season New York s defense ranks eighth in the NFL, yielding 3.9 yards a rush. RB Joe McKnight leads the NFL with a kick return average of 34.7 yards on 26 returns. He set a Jets record at BLT (10/2) when he returned a kick 107 yards for a score, the longest play in Jets history. New York s return unit provides the Jets with a league-leading average kickoff drive start of 27.5. BROADCAST COVERAGE TELEVISION: CBS Play-by-play: Ian Eagle Analyst: Dan Fouts Producer: Bob Mansbach Director: Suzanne Smith JETS RADIO: 1050 AM WEPN (ESPN Radio) Play-by-play: Bob Wischusen Analyst: Marty Lyons Producer: Joe Loughran Pre- and Post-Game: Greg Buttle, Don LaGreca SPANISH RADIO: WADO 1280 Play-by-play: Clemson Smith Muniz Analyst: Oscar Benitez JETS RADIO NETWORK: WEPN 1050AM - New York; KSPN -- 710AM - Los Angeles, CA; WNJE 1040AM - Somerset, NJ; WPOP - 1410 AM - Hartford, CT; WLIR-FM - 107.1FM - Hampton Bays, NY; WRCN-FM - 103.9FM - Riverhead, NY; WTLA 1200AM - Syracuse, NY; WSGO 1440AM - Oswego, NY; WTLB 1310AM - Utica, NY; WTMM-FM - 104.5FM - Albany, NY; WADB 1310AM - Asbury Park, NJ; WCHR-FM - 103.9FM - Manahawkin, NJ; WXHC-FM - 101.5FM - Cortland/Homer, NY; WPIE 1160AM - Ithaca, NY; WMTR 1250 Morristown, NJ NEW YORK JETS MEDIA CONTACTS Bruce Speight...bspeight@jets.nfl.com... 973.549.4690 Jared Winley...jwinley@jets.nfl.com... 973.549.4683 Meghan Gilmore...mgilmore@jets.nfl.com... 973.549.4684 Nick Filis...nfilis@jets.nfl.com... 973.549.4857 Nick Gallo...ngallo@jets.nfl.com... 973.549.4685 Tim Shanahan...tshanahan@jets.nfl.com... 973.549.4685 Peter Spiewak...pspiewak@jets.nfl.com... 973.549.4685 JETS/REDSKINS AT A GLANCE Regular Season Series: 10th meeting, Redskins lead, 8-1 Last Meeting: Redskins, 23, Jets, 20 OT, The Meadowlands (11/4/07) Notable: New York s lone victory in the series came in a 3-0 shutout at old RFK stadium (12/11/93). The day saw 22 mph winds and a Jets defense that held Washington to 150 total yards (111 passing, 39 rushing), three-of-11 on third down (27%). Three different Redskins players threw passes, Rich Gannon (7-of-15 for 62 yards), Mark Rypien (2-of-8 for 17 yards) and Brian Mitchell (1-of-1 for 50 yards). JETS HEAD COACH: Rex Ryan, Third season with Jets, 25-17 Regular Season, 4-2 Postseason REDSKINS HEAD COACH: Mike Shanahan, Second season with Redskins, 156-115 Regular Season Overall, 10-17 with Redskins, 8-5 Postseason Overall. 2011 SCHEDULE PRESEASON 8/15 at Houston L, 20-16 0-1 8/21 Cincinnati W, 27-7 1-1 8/29 at NY Giants W, 17-3 2-1 9/1 Philadelphia L, 24-14 2-2 REGULAR SEASON 9/11 Dallas W, 27-24 1-0 9/18 Jacksonville W, 32-3 2-0 9/25 at Oakland L, 34-24 2-1 10/2 at Baltimore L, 34-17 2-2 10/9 at New England L, 30-21 2-3 10/17 Miami W, 24-6 3-3 10/23 San Diego W, 27-21 4-3 10/30 BYE 11/6 at Buffalo W, 27-11 5-3 11/13 New England L, 37-16 5-4 11/17 at Denver L, 17-13 5-5 11/27 Buffalo W, 28-24 6-5 12/4 at Washington 1:00 p.m. CBS 12/11 Kansas City 1:00 p.m. CBS 12/18 at Philadelphia 4:15 p.m. CBS 12/24 New York Giants 1:00 p.m. FOX 1/1 at Miami* 1:00 p.m. CBS Home games in bold *subject to flex schedule PRONUNCIATION GUIDE MARQUICE Cole... mar KWEECE Nick BELLORE...ba-lore PLAXICO Burress...PLAX-ico Vladimir DUCASSE... doo KOSS SHONN Greene...SHOHN Josh MAUGA...Moan-GAH ROPATI PITOITUA...ROE-pa-tee pee-toe-ee-too-ah SIONE POUHA... see-oh-nay boe-ooh-ha BILAL Powell... ba-lal ERON Riley... E-RON Caleb SCHLAUDERAFF...schlah-der-off Matt SLAUSON... SLAW-son Martin TEVASEU... TAY-vah-SAY-oo 2 R12-1 - Game Notes CLICK HERE FOR THE 2011 NEW YORK JETS INTERACTIVE MEDIA GUIDE
JETS NOTES 2011 STATISTICAL SNAPSHOT Offense Jets Rank Redskins Rank Total Yards per Game...314.8...24...322.4...19 Rush Yards per Game...100.4...24...86.4...31 Rush Yards per Attempt...3.78...27...3.73...29 Pass Yards per Game...214.5...21...236.0...14 Sacks per Pass Play... 7.0%...19... 7.7%...23 Sacks...26...17t...31...25 Third Down Efficiency... 38.5%...16... 35.1%...23 Points per Game...23.3...15...16.6...27 Defense Jets Rank Redskins Rank Total Yards per Game...318.7...8...330.6...11 Rush Yards per Game...114.1...16...117.9...18 Rush Yards per Attempt...3.90...8...4.14...13 Pass Yards per Game...204.6...7...212.7...10 Sacks per Pass Play... 6.3%...19... 9.6%...3 Sacks...22...20t...33... 3t Third Down Efficiency... 31.5%...4... 37.1%...13 Points per Game...21.9...17...20.2...10 2011 STATISTICAL LEADERS Completion Percentage:... Sanchez...56.3 Passing Yards:... Sanchez...2,513 Passer Rating:... Sanchez...80.9 Rushing Yards:... Greene...651 Rushing Touchdowns:... Sanchez...3 Receptions:... Keller...40 Yards Per Catch:... Keller...14.4 Yards from Scrimmage:... Greene...758 First Downs:... Greene...32 Tackles:... Harris...83 Sacks:... Maybin...5 Interceptions:... Revis...4 Forced Fumbles:... Maybin/Pace...3 Special Teams Tackles:... Bellore...19 Punt Returns:... Leonhard...9.7 Kick Returns:... McKnight...35.7 Scoring/Non-Kicking:... Burress...42 Scoring:... Folk...72 WONDERFUL WORLD OF WESTHOFF No team in the NFL has had more kickoff returns for touchdowns since Mike Westhoff s tenure with the Jets began in 2001. Since then, the Jets have scored 15 times on kickoff returns. Perhaps even more impressive is that those scores have come from seven different players. Leon Washington (4), Justin Miller (3), Brad Smith (3), Chad Morton (2), Jonathan Carter (1), Jerricho Cotchery (1) and Joe McKnight (1) have all brought a kick back for a score under Westhoff. SPECIAL TEAMS TDs (Since 2001) Team TD Chicago 31 New York Jets 22 Oakland 18 Cleveland 17 KICKOFF RETURN TDs (Since 2001) Team TD New York Jets 15 Cleveland 10 New England 10 Chicago 9 CLICK HERE FOR THE 2011 NEW YORK JETS INTERACTIVE MEDIA GUIDE R12-2 - Jets Game Notes 3
OFFENSE WR 10 Santonio Holmes 6th season Since 1983, no NFL receiver has caught more TD passes (5) in the final 1:00 of 4th quarter/overtime (including playoffs) than Holmes. Signed a long-term extension during the offseason. Named captain by Coach Ryan for 2011. 2nd on the team with 5 TD rec. LT 60 D Brickashaw Ferguson 5th season Earned 2nd-consecutive Pro Bowl in 2010; has started every game (98 including postseason) since being drafted in 2006. LG 68 Matt Slauson 3rd season 2009 sixth-round selection; starter in every game since 2010. C 74 Nick Mangold 6th season Three-time Pro Bowler is widely regarded as NFL s best center. Missed his first two NFL games at OAK (9/25) and at BLT (10/2). RG 65 Brandon Moore 9th season 116 consecutive starts for the Jets leads all current guards in the NFL; longest-tenured Jet. RT 78 Wayne Hunter 7th season Stepped in as starter down the stretch in 2010 and earned starting role in 2011. TE 81 Dustin Keller 4th season 148 catches in his first three seasons are the most by a TE in team history. Leads the team with 40 receptions this season. WR 17 Plaxico Burress 10th season Leads team with 7 touchdown catches. Caught 4 passes for 25 yards, including 3 touchdowns in win vs. SD (10/23). Has 62 career touchdowns. QB 6 Mark Sanchez 3rd season 23 wins in first two seasons (including postseason) are tied for the second most by a QB since 1970. Named team captain by Coach Ryan. FB 38 John Conner 2nd season Nicknamed The Terminator for his blocks on offense and special teams. Scored his second career rushing touchdown at BUF (11/6). RB 23 Shonn Greene 3rd season Team s leading rusher with 651 yards on 161 carries. Primary ballcarrier in 2011 after serving as understudy to Thomas Jones in 2009 and LaDainian Tomlinson in 2010. KEY OFFENSIVE RESERVES WR 11 Jeremy Kerley Rookie 2011 fifth-round selection hauled in his first NFL reception, a nine-yard touchdown, at NE (10/9). Serves as the team s third receiver and averages 9.4 yards on punt returns. Missed games at DEN (11/17) and vs. BUF (11/27) due to injury. RB 25 Joe McKnight 2nd season NFL s leading kickoff returner with 34.7 average. Recorded longest play in Jets history with 107-yard return for TD at BLT (10/2). RB 21 LaDainian Tomlinson 11th season Serves as the team s third-down back and recorded the third 100- yard receiving game of his career (5-116-1) at OAK (9/25). TD at OAK made him one of three players in NFL history to produce 160 touchdowns. Missed games at DEN (11/17) and vs. BUF (11/27) due to injury, first missed games due to injury as a Jet. KICKER K 2 Nick Folk 4th season Has connected on 14-of-18 FGs in 2011 and all 30 PAT opportunities. Set a Jets record with a 56-yard field goal at DEN (10/17/10). Has connected on three game-winning field goals with the Jets: vs. DAL (9/11), Wild Card game at IND (1/8) and at DET (11/7/10). PROBABLE STARTERS DEFENSE END 96 Muhammad Wilkerson Rookie 2011 first-round selection opened season as starter. Earned his first-career sack vs. JAX (9/18) when he tackled Luke McCown for a safety. NT 91 Sione Pouha 7th season Started 29 games in two seasons for a defense that finished first overall in 2009 and third in 2010. Named captain by Coach Ryan. T 70 Mike DeVito 5th season Undrafted FA has earned 19 starts since 2010. Leader on the defensive line. Out vs. SD (10/23) and at BUF (11/6) with an injury. Injured his knee and is not expected to play vs. WAS (12/4). OLB 50 Garrett McIntyre 1st season Has started the last two games at DEN (11/17) and vs. BUF (11/27). Has posted 9 tackles on defense and 12 on special teams. WILL 57 Bart Scott 10th season Jets fifth-leading tackler (50); has 2.5 sacks on the season. MIKE 52 David Harris 5th season Scored the first touchdown of his NFL career, when he returned an INT (3rd career) 35 yards at BLT (10/2/11). Leads the team in tackles (83) and has 3 sacks and 2 interceptions this season. OLB 97 Calvin Pace 9th season Finished second on the team with 5.5 sacks in 2010 after leading the team in sacks from 2008-09. Currently second on the team with 4 sacks, also has an INT and leads with 13 QB hurries. CB 31 Antonio Cromartie 6th season Second on the team with 3 INTs. Teams with Revis to form arguably the NFL s top cornerback tandem. CB 24 Darrelle Revis 5th season NFL Defensive Player of the Year candidate; three-time Pro Bowler. Tied Jets franchise long with a 100-yard INT return for a TD (vs. MIA 10/17). His 4 interceptions are tied for fifth in the NFL. Named captain by Coach Ryan. S 33 Eric Smith 6th season Second on the team in tackles (82). Versatile player is productive on defense and special teams. Named special teams captain. S 36 Jim Leonhard 7th season Catalyst for communication in secondary returns to field in 2011 after season-ending injury in 2010. KEY DEFENSIVE RESERVES LB 51 Aaron Maybin 3rd season Re-signed as a FA with the Jets (9/28/11) and registered the first sack and forced fumble of his career at BLT (10/2). Leads the team with 5 sacks and three forced fumbles in eight games. S 22 Brodney Pool 7th season Missed two games, both losses, vs. NE (11/13) and at DEN (11/17) due to a knee injury. Has made two starts this season. CB 30 Donald Strickland 8th season Signed for a second stint with the Jets and has recorded 20 tackles on defense and 11 on special teams. CB 20 Kyle Wilson 2nd season Team s nickel back has made significant strides in 2011. Recorded his first INT vs. SD (10/23). Played in every game since being drafted in 2010 (27 reg., 3 postseason). PUNTER P 4 T.J. Conley 1st season In his first season, he has placed 20 punts inside the opponent s 20-yard line. 4 R12-3 - Probable Starters CLICK HERE FOR THE 2011 NEW YORK JETS INTERACTIVE MEDIA GUIDE
OVERVIEW BY POSITION Quarterbacks (3), Returning Starter (1), Coach Matt Cavanaugh: Since Week Six of the 2010 season, QB Mark Sanchez has produced eight comeback wins in the fourth quarter or overtime, the most in the NFL during that span. His latest comeback came vs. BUF (11/27) when he completed a 16-yard touchdown pass to WR Santonio Holmes with 1:01 remaining. The touchdown was his fourth of the day, a career-high for the third-year signal caller, and was the most by a Jets quarterback since Brett Favre threw six vs. ARZ (9/28/08). He has also posted an 84.1 passer rating, fifth-highest among active AFC passers, since facing New England (10/9). During that span, Sanchez has connected on 129-of-226 passes (57.1) for 1,508 yards, 12 touchdowns and six interceptions. In 2010, he became only the second quarterback (Ben Roethlisberger 5, 2004-05) to start and win four postseason games in their first two seasons in the NFL. Sanchez s 23 wins in his first two NFL seasons tie for second among quarterbacks in their first two NFL seasons (Roethlisberger 27, 2004-05). His nine career rushing touchdowns are third amongst quarterbacks in club history. Veteran Mark Brunell signed with the Jets as a free agent (7/28/10). In 2010, Brunell played in two games and completed 7-of-13 passes for 117 yards, two touchdowns and one interception. The three-time Pro Bowler missed the preseason due to injury. Fourth-year veteran Kevin O Connell returns to the Jets after spending the 2011 training camp with the Miami Dolphins. O Connell originally joined the Jets via trade with DET in 2009, before being waived (7/29/11). Running Backs (6), Returning Starter (1), Coach Anthony Lynn: After spending two seasons as an understudy to Thomas Jones and LaDainian Tomlinson, Shonn Greene starts at running back and leads the team with 651 yards, along with two touchdowns on 161 carries (4.0 avg.). Tomlinson moved into the role of the Jets third-down back in 2011 and is currently fourth on the team with 25 receptions for 312 yards and a TD. At OAK (9/25), Tomlinson recorded the 160th touchdown of his career. The score placed him among Hall-of-Famers Jerry Rice (208) and Emmitt Smith (175) as the only players in NFL history to break the 160-touchdown threshold. He finished the game with five receptions for 116 yards. It was his first 100-yard receiving game since 2003 (at GB 12/14). Second-year fullback John Conner enters 2011 as the starter after spending one season learning from Tony Richardson. Known as The Terminator for his crushing blocks, Conner has averaged 4.4 yards a carry and scored two touchdowns on 18 rushes during his career. 2010 fourth-round selection out of USC, Joe McKnight, leads the NFL with a kickoff return average of 34.7 yards. McKnight has contributed two key plays on special teams, the first coming when he blocked a punt to set up a game-tying score vs. DAL (9/11), and the second coming when he returned a kick 107 yards, the longest play in Jets history at BLT (10/2) to tie the score at seven. Saw the most extensive playing of the season when starter Shonn Greene went down in the first quarter at DEN (11/17). He finished the game with a season-high 59 yards on 16 carries (3.7 avg.) and recorded a career-high six receptions for 62 yards. 2011 fourth-round selection Bilal Powell earned his first NFL experience at DEN (11/17), when he carried the ball seven times for 11 yards and recorded one reception for seven yards. Undrafted rookie free agent Josh Baker was signed to the active roster as a FB/TE (9/27/11) after TE Jeff Cumberland suffered a season-ending injury at OAK (9/25). Baker appeared in his first NFL game in the Jets 24-6 victory over MIA (10/17) and caught the first pass of his career in the Jets 27-11 victory at BUF (11/6). Wide Receivers (5), Returning Starter (1), Coach Henry Ellard: Since 1983, no NFL receiver has caught more touchdown passes (5) in the final 1:00 of 4th quarter/overtime (including playoffs) than Santonio Holmes. He nearly added to his total, missing it by one second when he caught the game-winning pass, a 16-yard reception, vs. BUF (11/27) with 1:01 remaining The Super Bowl XLIII MVP was named a captain by Coach Ryan. Currently, Holmes is second on the team in receptions (37), receiving yards (494) and touchdown receptions (5). Plaxico Burress returns to the NFL for the first time since last seeing action in 2008 and leads the team with seven touchdowns. Against DAL (9/11), Burress recorded four receptions for 72 yards and a 26-yard touchdown, his first touchdown since at PHI (11/09/08). Against SD (10/23), he registered his first three touchdown reception game since 2007 vs. DAL (9/9). Jeremy Kerley earned the role as the team s third wide receiver after the team traded veteran Derrick Mason. He also serves as the punt returner and is averaging 9.4 yards a return. He saw his first extensive action as a receiver at NE (10/9), when he caught three passes for 35 yards and his first career touchdown. Young veterans Patrick Turner and Eron Riley round out the receiving corps. Tight Ends (3), Returning Starter (1), Coach Mike Devlin: Fourth-year pro Dustin Keller leads New York in receptions (40) and receiving yards (574). He also has four touchdowns. Last season, he finished third in touchdowns (five) and receiving yards (687). Former undrafted free agent Matthew Mulligan has been with the club since 2009 and provides depth along with undrafted rookie free agent Josh Baker at the position. Offensive Line (8), Returning Starters (5), Coach Bill Callahan: In 2006, Jets General Manager Mike Tannenbaum focused on the offensive line, selecting LT D Brickashaw Ferguson fourth overall and C Nick Mangold 29th overall in the NFL draft. The two players started 82 consecutive games together before Mangold missed his first two NFL contests at OAK (9/25) and at BLT (10/2), eventually returning at NE (10/9). The streak made them the only two players who entered the league together to start their team s first 75 regular-season games on the same offensive line since 1970. Ferguson earned his secondconsecutive Pro Bowl nod for his play last season. He was also awarded 2010 Pro Football Weekly s Midseason All-Pro team honors, 2009 Pro Bowl honors and 2006 All-Rookie Team honors by Pro Football Weekly and the Pro Football Writer s Association. During his first four seasons, Mangold earned Associated Press All-Pro honors (09, 10), three consecutive Pro Bowl selections (08, 09, 10) and All-Rookie recognition in 2006 as voted by Pro Football Weekly and the Pro Football Writer s Association. Regarded as one of the better right guards in the NFL, Brandon Moore leads the group and has started 116 consecutive games for the Jets, the longest current streak by any guard in the league. Also on the offensive line is third-year LG Matt Slauson, who earned the starting job after an impressive 2010 preseason and has started every game since. RT Wayne Hunter earned his first-career start at right tackle at PIT (12/19/10) and started at CHI (12/26/10) and CLICK HERE FOR THE 2011 NEW YORK JETS INTERACTIVE MEDIA GUIDE R12-4 - Overview by position 5
OVERVIEW BY POSITION vs. BUF (1/2). Hunter also started the club s 28-21 playoff win at NE (1/16) and the AFC Championship game at PIT (1/23). Second-year G/T Vladimir Ducasse provides depth along with rookie G Caleb Schlauderaff. The Jets acquired Schlauderaff in a trade with Green Bay (9/3/11). The Jets also added T Austin Howard from the Baltimore Ravens practice squad (11/25/11). Defensive Line (7), Returning Starters (2), Coach Mark Carrier and Coach Jeff Weeks: Led by veteran starter DT Mike DeVito (5th season) and defensive captain NT Sione Pouha (7th season), the Jets field a defensive line with five players who have three-or-less years of experience. According to Head Coach Rex Ryan, the defensive front enjoyed its best performance of the season at DEN (11/17). The leaders of this group teamed up to make a huge play in the season opener vs. DAL (9/11) when DeVito recorded the first full-sack of his career, dropping QB Tony Romo and forcing a fumble at the Jets two-yard line that Pouha would recover for the fourth fumble recovery of his career. The group was infused with two draft selections this season, DE Muhammad Wilkerson (first round, 30th overall) and NT Kenrick Ellis (third round, 94th overall). DeVito earned 11 starts and recorded 46 tackles in 2010. Pouha started 29 games in the 2009-10 seasons and helped the Jets defense finish first overall in 2009 and fourth in 2010. Wilkerson earned his first-career sack in vs. JAX (9/18), when he dropped Jaguars QB Luke McCown in the end zone for a safety. It was the first time a player recorded a safety on his first-career sack since 2008, when Ravens LB Jameel McClain did it for a Rex Ryan-led defense in Baltimore. Marcus Dixon, who was awarded to the Jets off waivers (9/5/10) and registered his first-career sack when he dragged down Bears QB Jay Cutler at CHI (12/26/10), helps provide depth along with Ropati Pitoitua, who missed all of 2010 due to an injury and earned his first-career sack at NE (10/9) when he swung down QB Tom Brady, and Martin Tevaseu. Ellis earned his first start vs. SD (10/23). Linebackers (8), Returning Starters (3), Coach Bob Sutton: Led by inside linebackers David Harris and Bart Scott and flanked by Calvin Pace and Jamaal Westerman, following the season-ending injury to Bryan Thomas, this unit allows the Jets defense to use multiple schemes. Harris was re-signed to a long-term deal this offseason and has responded with another productive year, he leads New York with 83 tackles, in addition to recording three sacks and two interceptions. He scored the first touchdown of his NFL career at BLT (10/2) when he returned an INT 35 yards. Scott, who is the tone-setter for the Jets defense, is currently fourth on the team with 2.5 sacks and fifth on the team in tackles (50). Arguably enjoying his most productive season with the Jets, Pace currently is second on the team with four sacks and has recorded six tackles-for-losses and 13 quarterback hurries, in addition to standing third on the team with 63 tackles. Pace recorded his third career interception and first of the season at BUF (11/6). Thirdyear man Westerman took on a greater role following the injury to Bryan Thomas. In his first game following Thomas injury at NE (10/9), he recorded two sacks of Brady. In the two teams second contest (11/13), Westerman forced Brady to an intentional grounding penalty in the end zone for a safety. He also is tied for second on the team with 12 special teams tackles. Second-year LB Josh Mauga has solidified himself as the third ILB and has earned and a greater role at OLB. He recorded the first interception of his career in vs. JAX (9/18). He also is second on the team with 12 special teams tackles. Former BUF first-round selection Aaron Maybin and first-year man Garrett McIntyre provide depth at the outside linebacker positions while Nick Bellore, the club s lone 2011 undrafted free agent to make the 53-man roster out of training camp, provides depth on the inside and leads the team with 19 special teams tackles. Maybin, who recorded the first sack and forced fumble of his NFL career in his first game with the Jets at BLT (10/2), leads the team with five sacks and three forced fumbles, he also is second on the team in QB hurries with 11 in eight games. McIntyre has earned increased playing time since the game vs. NE (11/13), starting at DEN (11/17) and at BUF (11/27). He is tied for second on the team with 12 special teams tackles. The team suffered a key loss when Bryan Thomas injured his achilles at BLT (10/2) and was placed on injured reserve (10/8). Defensive Backs (11), Returning Starters (4), Coach Dennis Thurman and Jim O Neil: Regarded by many observers as the best secondary in the NFL, this group has helped the Jets rank third in the NFL in opposing passer rating (71.8). Opposing quarterbacks have completed 194-of-348 passes for 2,251 yards, 11 TD and 13 INT. The unit is led by NFL Defensive Player of the Year candidate Darrelle Revis. The perennial All-Pro set up the Jets game-winning field goal vs. DAL (9/11) when he intercepted a DAL QB Tony Romo pass intended for WR Dez Bryant. Revis tied the team record with a 100-yard interception return vs. MIA (10/17). Currently, Revis leads the team with four interceptions and 15 passes defensed. CB Antonio Cromartie, who was re-signed to a long-term deal with the Jets during the offseason, is also back in the fold and has three interceptions, in addition to contributing as a kickoff returner and on offense. He and Revis form what may be the best cornerback duo in the league. The secondary also returns starting S Jim Leonhard, who suffered a season-ending injury in 2010. The quarterback of the secondary, he ranks second among all defensive backs with 54 tackles. The safety tandem of Eric Smith and Brodney Pool split time in 2010 as starters and both re-signed with the Jets for the 2011 season. Pool started 12 of the 2010 contests, but Smith, who started six games last year, got the starting nod in 2011. He is second on the team with 82 tackles and recorded the second sack of his career in the second quarter vs. DAL (9/11) and the fifth interception of his career vs. JAX (9/18). Secondyear cornerback and 2010 first-round selection Kyle Wilson is joined by Donald Strickland, a former Jet who spent 2010 with the San Diego Chargers, as nickel cornerbacks. Wilson registered the first INT of his career vs. SD (10/23). The secondary is rounded out with Marquice Cole, Ellis Lankster, Isaiah Trufant, who recovered a blocked punt for the game-tying touchdown vs. DAL (9/11), and Tracy Wilson. Specialists (3), Returning Starters (2), Coach Mike Westhoff and Ben Kotwica: Kicker Nick Folk and long snapper Tanner Purdum return to a group that adds punter T.J. Conley. Folk has connected on 14-of-18 field goal attempts this season, including a game winning 50-yarder vs. DAL (9/11). In 2011, he has made four-of-seven field goals from 45 yards or longer including two 50-yard kicks and one 49-yard attempt. As a Jet, he has converted on three game-winning FGs, including an overtime kick at DET (11/7/10) and a kick at IND (1/8) in the AFC Wild Card playoff game. Conley has a gross average of 43.0 yards, a net average of 38.1 and has placed 20 of his 60 punts this season inside-the-20. 6 R12-4 - Overview by position CLICK HERE FOR THE 2011 NEW YORK JETS INTERACTIVE MEDIA GUIDE
CONNECTIONS FORMER REDSKINS Jets QB Mark Brunell played four years in Washington (2004-07). Jets Defensive Line Coach Mark Carrier played safety as a member of the Redskins in 2000. Jets Assistant General Manager Scott Cohen broke into the NFL with the Redskins, spending seven seasons with the organization working his way up from intern, to training camp director, to scouting administrator and college scout. Jets Wide Receivers Coach Henry Ellard spent five seasons from 1994-98 with the Redskins playing wide receiver. Jets Offensive Coordinator Brian Schottenheimer served as the Quarterbacks Coach for the Redskins in 2001 under then-head Coach Marty Schottenheimer. FORMER JETS Redskins WR Santana Moss was initially a first-round draft choice of the Jets in 2001 and played his first four seasons for the club before being traded to Washington. Redskins C Will Montgomery spent the 2007 season with the Jets, appearing in seven games with two starts. Redskins defensive coordinator Jim Haslett played for the Jets in 1987. NJ/NY CONNECTIONS Redskins DE Stephen Bowen played collegiately at Hofstra, and attended Half Hollow Hills West HS in Dix, NY. Redskins FB Darrel Young is a native of Amityville, NY, and attended Amityville HS. Washington Defensive Backs Coach Bob Slowik coached the Rutgers secondary from 1984-89. FORMER TEAMMATES Jets QB Mark Brunell played together with Redskins Wide Receivers Coach Keenan McCardell with the Jaguars for six seasons (1996-2001). Brunell earned three trips to the Pro Bowl during that span, while McCardell went to one Pro Bowl and reached 1,000 yards receiving in four of those seasons. Jets G Matt Slauson was teammates of Redskins DL Adam Carriker at Nebraska, playing under Assistant Head Coach/Offensive Line Coach Bill Callahan, while Callahan was the head coach at Nebraska (2004-07). Slauson blocked upfront for Redskins RB Roy Helu and WR Niles Paul for two seasons (2007-08) while with the Cornhuskers. Jets S Brodney Pool, Redskins T Jammal Brown and Redskins OL Chris Chester played at Oklahoma together from 2002-04. Jets starting QB Mark Sanchez, RB Joe McKnight and WR Patrick Turner all played at USC with Redskins TE Fred Davis. Jets CB Antonio Cromartie was teammates with Redskins K Graham Gano for one season at Florida State (2005). Jets TE Dustin Keller spent one year (2007) at Purdue with DE Ryan Kerrigan before being drafted by the Jets. Jets C Nick Mangold and Redskins DL Darrion Scott were teammates at Ohio State (2002-03). New York S Brodney Pool went against Washington WR Donte Stallworth in practice as a member of the Browns in 2008. Jets S Jim Leonhard and Redskins LB London Fletcher were teammates with the Bills in 2005. MD/VA CONNECTIONS Jets DT Marcus Dixon and DT Kenrick Ellis both attended Hampton University in Hampton, VA. New York WR Plaxico Burress is a native of Virginia Beach, VA, where he attended Green Run HS. Jets T D Brickashaw Ferguson attended the University of Virginia. New York Defensive Coordinator Mike Pettine played collegiately at University of Virginia. MIDSEASON HONORS On Tuesday, November 8, four Jets were named to Pro Football Weekly s 2011 Midseason All-Pro Team. The four players and their stats through the first eight games are listed below. Player Pos Statistics Through Eight Games David Harris LB Second on the team in tackles with 56, recorded 2 sacks and 2 interceptions. Joe McKnight RB/KR Led the NFL with a gaudy 40.2 KOR avg., including a franchise-long 107 yard return for a touchdown. Sione Pouha NT Mans the middle of a defense that was second in the NFL in take-aways and had 22 tackles, 2 PD and 1 FF and 2 FR. Darrelle Revis CB Unanimous selection, 4 INT, 27 tackles and 13 PD for a defense that held QB to an NFL-low passer rating of 59.4. CLICK HERE FOR THE 2011 NEW YORK JETS INTERACTIVE MEDIA GUIDE R12-5 - Connections 7
JETS VS. WASHINGTON REDSKINS 1-8 Overall / 0-4 Home / 1-4 Away (Formerly Phoenix Cardinals, St. Louis Cardinals) 11/5/72 WASHINGTON L 17-35 12/5/76 WASHINGTON L 16-37 9/24/78 at Washington L 3-23 10/25/87 at Washington L 16-17 SINGLE-GAME RECORDS MOST RUSHING YARDS Player Att Yds Date 1. Johnny Johnson 32 155 12/11/93 2. Adrian Murrell 31 134 9/29/96 MOST RUSHING TOUCHDOWNS Player TD Date 1. Six Tied, Most Recently LaMont Jordan 1 9/4/03 MOST PASSING YARDS Player Cmp/Att Yds Date 1. Neil O Donnell 27/40 292 9/29/96 2. Rick Mirer 17/31 227 9/26/99 MOST TOUCHDOWN PASSES Player TD Date 1. Four Tied, Most Recently Kellen Clemens 1 11/4/07 MOST RECEPTIONS Player Rec Date 1. Al Toon 9 10/25/87 2. Keyshawn Johnson 8 9/29/96 MOST RECEIVING YARDS Player Yds Date 1. Al Toon 97 10/25/87 2. Jeff Graham 95 9/29/96 MOST RECEIVING TOUCHDOWNS Player TD Date 1. Four Tied, Most Recently Dedric Ward 1 9/26/99 MOST POINTS Player Pts Date 1t. Nick Lowery 10 9/29/99 1t. Pat Leahy 10 10/25/87 MOST FIELD GOALS Player FG Date 1t. Nick Lowery 3 9/29/99 1t. Pat Leahy 3 10/25/87 LONGEST RUSHING PLAY Player Yds Date 1. Richard Caster 60 12/5/76 2. Adrian Murrell 25 9/29/96 LONGEST PASSING PLAY Player Yds Date 1t. K. Clemens to J. Cotchery 39 11/4/07 1t. N. O Donnell to J. Graham 39 9/29/96 JETS VS. REDSKINS 12/11/93 at Washington W 3-0 9/29/96 at Washington L 16-31 9/26/99 WASHINGTON L 20-27 9/4/03 at Washington L 13-16 11/4/07 WASHINGTON L 20-23 (OT) THE LAST TIME 100-YARD RUSHER By Jets: 134 (31 att. 1 TD), Adrian Murrell, 9/29/96 By WAS: 196 (36 att. 1 TD), Clinton Portis, 11/4/07 300-YARD PASSER By Jets: Never By WAS: Never 3-OR-MORE TD PASSES By Jets: Never By WAS: 3 (13-17, 142, 0 INT), Billy Kilmer, 12/5/76 100-YARD RECEIVING GAME By Jets: Never By WAS: 106 (5 rec. 0 TD), Laveranues Coles, 9/4/03 8 R12-6 - Jets vs Redskins CLICK HERE FOR THE 2011 NEW YORK JETS INTERACTIVE MEDIA GUIDE
LAST GAME VS REDSKINS JETS 20 WASHINGTON 23 (OT) - NOV. 4, 2007 - THE MEADOWLANDS- 76,663 STARTERS WASHINGTON REDSKINS NEW YORK JETS Offense Defense Offense Defense WR 89 S. Moss LDE 93 P. Daniels WR 16 B. Smith LE 92 S. Ellis LT 60 C. Samuels LDT 96 C. Griffin LT 60 D. Ferguson NT 63 D. Robertson LG 66 P. Kendall RDT 94 A. Montgomery LG 61 A. Clarke RE 93 K. Coleman C 61 C. Rabach RDE 99 A. Carter C 74 N. Mangold OLB 99 B. Thomas RG 69 J. Fabini MLB 59 L. Fletcher RG 65 B. Moore ILB 50 E. Barton RT 71 T. Wade WLB 52 R. McIntosh RT 68 A. Clement ILB 52 D. Harris TE 47 C. Cooley LCB 24 S. Springs TE 86 C. Baker OLB 54 V. Hobson WR 82 A. Randel El RCB 27 F. Smoot WR 81 J. McCareins LCB 24 D. Revis QB 17 J. Campbell SS 20 P. Prioleau QB 11 K. Clemens RCB 29 H. Poteat RB 26 C. Portis SS 30 L. Landry RB 20 T. Jones S 27 A. Elam FB 45 M. Sellers FS 21 S. Taylor WR 89 J. Cotchery S 25 K. Rhodes JETS SUBSTITUTIONS: K 1 M.Nugent, P 7 B.Graham, WR 15 W.Wright, WR 19 C.Davis, CB 21 A.Dyson, S 26 E.Coleman, RB/KR 29 L.Washington, S 33 E.Smith, CB 36 D.Barrett, TE 40 J.Kowalewski, S 42 R.Washington, FB 45 S.Tutt, LB 55 B.Kassell, LB 58 M.Chatham, DE 70 M.Devito, OL 71 W.Smith, OL 72 J.Bender, TE/LS 85 J.Dearth, DT 91 S.Pouha, LB 96 D.Bowens, DE 98 E.Hicks SCORING SUMMARY 1 2 3 4 OT Total Field Goals (made ( ) & missed) Washington Redskins 3 6 3 8 3 23 S. Suisham (46) (40) (22) (40) (46) New York Jets 10 7 0 3 0 20 M. Nugent (29) 54SH (30) Jets 1 14:47 L.Washington 86 yd. kickoff return (M.Nugent kick) (0-0, 0:13) 0 7 Redskins 1 9:54 S.Suisham 46 yd. Field Goal (10-42, 4:53) 3 7 Jets 1 1:58 M.Nugent 29 yd. Field Goal (15-69, 7:56) 3 10 Jets 2 9:21 J.Kowalewski 1 yd. pass from K.Clemens (M.Nugent kick) (10-80, 4:38) 3 17 Redskins 2 5:28 S.Suisham 40 yd. Field Goal (9-48, 3:53) 6 17 Redskins 2 0:55 S.Suisham 22 yd. Field Goal (11-63, 4:33) 9 17 Redskins 3 10:49 S.Suisham 40 yd. Field Goal (10-47, 4:11) 12 17 Redskins 4 11:06 C.Portis 1 yd. run (J.Campbell-A.Randle El pass) (6-64, 2:49) 20 17 Jets 4 0:10 M.Nugent 30 yd. Field Goal (16-64, 5:03) 20 20 Redskins 5 7:43 S.Suisham 46 yd. Field Goal (11-61, 5:28) 23 20 FINAL INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS Washington Redskins New York Jets RUSHING ATT YDS AVG LG TD RUSHING ATT YDS AVG LG TD C.Portis 36 196 5.4 32 1 T.Jones 13 49 3.8 11 0 L.Betts 9 64 7.1 20 0 K.Clemens 7 48 6.9 18 0 J.Campbell 2 31 15.5 29 0 L.Washington 4 13 3.3 4 0 M.Sellers 1 5 5.0 5 0 J.Cotchery 1 11 11.0 11 0 C.Davis 1 3 3.0 3 0 Total 48 296 6.2 32 1 Total 26 124 4.8 18 0 PASSING ATT CMP YDS SK/YD TD LG IN RT PASSING ATT CMP YDS SK/YD TD LG IN RT J.Campbell 23 12 142 1/7 0 21 1 53.2 K.Clemens 42 23 226 3/12 1 39 0 78.1 Total 23 12 142 1/7 0 21 1 53.2 Total 42 23 226 3/12 1 39 0 78.1 PASS RECEIVING REC YDS AVG LG TD PASS RECEIVING REC YDS AVG LG TD C.Cooley 4 58 14.5 21 0 J.Cotchery 5 90 18.0 39 0 S.Moss 4 49 12.3 16 0 C.Baker 4 42 10.5 14 0 M.Sellers 3 21 7.0 10 0 B.Smith 4 27 6.8 11 0 A.Randle El 1 14 14.0 14 0 L.Washington 4 18 4.5 7 0 J.McCareins 3 32 10.7 20 0 T.Jones 2 16 8.0 12 0 J.Kowalewski 1 1 1.0 1 1 Total 12 142 11.8 21 0 Total 23 226 9.8 39 1 INTERCEPTIONS NO YDS AVG LG TD INTERCEPTIONS NO YDS AVG LG TD E.Barton 1 1 1.0 1 0 Total 0 0 0.0 0 0 Total 1 1 1.0 1 0 PUNTING NO YDS AVG NET TB IN20 LG PUNTING NO YDS AVG NET TB IN20 LG D.Frost 2 82 41.0 39.5 0 0 55 B.Graham 3 125 41.7 39.3 0 2 57 Total 2 82 41.0 39.5 0 0 55 Total 3 125 41.7 39.3 0 2 57 PUNT RETURNS NO YDS AVG FC LG TD PUNT RETURNS NO YDS AVG FC LG TD A.Randle El 1 7 7.0 1 7 0 L.Washington 1 3 3.0 0 3 0 Total 1 7 7.0 1 7 0 Total 1 3 3.0 0 3 0 KICKOFF RETURNS NO YDS AVG FC LG TD KICKOFF RETURNS NO YDS AVG FC LG TD R.Cartwright 4 104 26.0 0 31 0 L.Washington 3 125 41.7 0 86 1 B.Smith 2 45 22.5 0 25 0 Total 4 104 26.0 0 31 0 Total 5 170 34.0 0 86 1 WAS NYJ CLICK HERE FOR THE 2011 NEW YORK JETS INTERACTIVE MEDIA GUIDE R12-7 - Last Game vs Redskins 9
INDIVIDUAL GAME-BY-GAME VS. REDSKINS WR PLAXICO BURRESS Burress best game against the Redskins came in the 2008 season opener when he went for 133 yards on 10 receptions. In the September 2007 contest, Burress made a 33-yard game-winning touchdown catch with five minutes remaining in the fourth quarter. Date Site Rec Yds Avg Lg TD 10/30/05 NYG vs. WAS 4 42 10.5 20 0 12/24/05 NYG at WAS 3 40 13.3 27 0 10/08/06 NYG vs. WAS 7 69 9.9 46 1 12/30/06 NYG at WAS 2 26 13.0 14 0 09/23/07 NYG at WAS 5 86 17.2 33t 1 12/16/07 NYG vs. WAS 3 35 11.7 18 0 09/04/08 NYG vs. WAS 10 133 13.3 30 0 Totals 34 431 12.7 46 2 RB LaDAINIAN TOMLINSON Tomlinson has scored five rushing touchdowns in his career against the Redskins, including three in his 184-yard performance in 2005. His 36 rushing attempts in 2001 were the most by any player in their NFL debut in league history. Date Site Att Yds Avg Lg TD Rec Yds Avg Lg TD 09/09/01 SD vs. WAS~ 36 113 3.1 9 2 1 12 12.0 12 0 11/27/05 SD at WAS 25 184 7.4 41t 3 6 29 4.8 14 0 01/03/10 SD vs. WAS 2 1 0.5 1 0 2 17 8.5 15 0 Totals 63 298 4.7 41t 5 9 58 6.4 15 0 ~NFL DEBUT WR SANTONIO HOLMES Holmes scored a touchdown in his only game against the Redskins. Date Site Rec Yds Avg Lg TD 11/03/08 PIT at WAS 3 30 10.0 16 1 Totals 3 30 10.0 16 1 LB DAVID HARRIS Harris had a career-high 20 tackles against Washington in 2007, his rookie year. Those 20 tackles are tied for the sixth-most for an individual in a single game in NFL history. Date Site TT Sk Yds INT Yds TD PD FF FR Yds TD 11/04/07 WAS 20* 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Totals 20 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 *Those 20 tackles are from the coaches stats. Press Box stats gave Harris 24 tackles, which would have been the most by an individual in a single game in NFL history. LB CALVIN PACE Pace made his first career interception against the Redskins in 2007 when he was with the Arizona Cardinals. Date Site TT Sk Yds INT Yds TD PD FF FR Yds TD 10/21/07 ARZ at WAS 9 1.0 8.0 1 14 0 0 0 0 0 0 Totals 9 1.0 8.0 1 14 0 0 0 0 0 0 10 R12-8 - Individual Game-By-Game Stats vs WAS CLICK HERE FOR THE 2011 NEW YORK JETS INTERACTIVE MEDIA GUIDE
REX RYAN RYAN=DEFENSE Like most sons, Rex Ryan always knew he wanted to be in the family business. For the Ryans, the family business is stifling defense. In 1985, his father, Buddy Ryan, led what is widely considered to be the best defense in NFL history. Known simply as the 85 Bears, Buddy s unit allowed 12.4 points a game. For the season, they allowed 20 touchdowns (9 rushing, 10 passing and 1 on a return). Rex has been a part of some of the NFL s best defenses himself. In 2000, he served as the defensive line coach for a Baltimore Ravens team that allowed an NFL-best 10.3 points a game. In 16 games, the 2000 Ravens allowed 18 touchdowns (5 rushing, 11 passing and 2 on returns). As a defensive coordinator in 2006, Rex almost matched his father s 1985 feat, allowing 12.6 points a game with the Ravens. Rex s 2006 team led the NFL in 11 categories: yards per game (264.1), yards per play (4.51), rushing yard per game (75.9), rushing yards per play (3.31), interception rate (5.5%), sacks per pass attempt (11.79%), first downs per game (14.8), third-down conversions allowed (28.9%), red zone pct. (33.3%) and points allowed a game (12.6). In 2009, Rex returned the family business to the Jets, where his father earned his first NFL job. Rex took a defense that ranked 10th in scoring for the 2008 season to the top of the NFL rankings in seven categories: yards per game (252.3), yards per play (4.24), passing yards a game (153.7), passing yards per play (4.91), first downs allowed (14.8), third-down conversions allowed (31.5%) and points allowed (14.8). SAFETY FIRST UNDER RYAN Since Rex Ryan became the head coach of the Jets in 2009, the team leads the NFL with five safeties (including the postseason). Only 22 teams have recorded safeties and only 12 have registered multiple safeties. Team Safeties New York Jets 5 Carolina Panthers 4 Detroit Lions 3 St. Louis Rams 3 Safeties under Ryan Date Opp Player 11/13/11 NE Int. Grounding in the Endzone 09/18/11 JAX M. Wilkerson 01/23/11 at PIT* M. DeVito 12/19/10 at PIT J. Taylor 11/25/10 CIN T. Pryce *Postseason CAPTAINS For the first time since becoming the Jets head coach, Rex Ryan has named team captains. WR Santonio Holmes, G Brandon Moore, NT Sione Pouha, CB Darrelle Revis, QB Mark Sanchez and S Eric Smith will wear the C on their jerseys for the 2011 season. Coach Ryan had this to say about his selection of captains. It was not voted on. This is something that I chose. I chose these guys based on what I see on the practice field, the game field, the classroom, their leadership, what they mean to their units, the pride and everything else. That s what I m looking for in those individuals. AFFECTING THE QUARTERBACK The Jets affect quarterbacks in more ways than just sacks. Since 2009, the Jets rank first in the NFL in opponents completion percentage (52.0%) and opponents passer rating (68.0). 2011: 10 different Jets combined for 22 sacks, 16 less than NFL leaders (three tied). 71.8 passer rating - third in NFL 55.7 completion percentage - fifth in NFL 2010: 14 different Jets combined for 40 sacks, eight less than the NFLleading Steelers with 48. 77.1 passer rating sixth in NFL 50.7 completion percentage best in NFL 2009: 10 different Jets combined for 32 sacks, 16 less than the NFL-leading Vikings with 48. 58.8 passer rating best in NFL. 51.7 completion percentage best in NFL. 8 TD passes allowed best in NFL. NO PENALTIES The Jets committed no penalties in the team s victory over DAL (9/11), something they have done just five other times in franchise history. The last time they accomplished the feat was vs. the Philadelphia Eagles (10/14/07). No Penalties By Jets Team Head Coach Date Opp Score Sammy Baugh 10/16/1960 at BUF W, 17-13 Weeb Ewbank 09/22/1968 at BPA W, 47-31 Weeb Ewbank 12/16/1973 BUF L, 34-14 Herm Edwards 11/11/2001 KC W, 27-7 Eric Mangini 10/14/2007 PHI L, 16-9 Rex Ryan 09/11/2011 DAL W, 27-24 Least Penalized Games under Rex Ryan Date Team Penalties Score 09/11/11 DAL 0 W, 27-24 10/25/09 at OAK 2 W, 38-0 01/16/11 at NE 3* W, 28-21 *Had three penalties in a game nine times. BPA=Boston Patriots CLICK HERE FOR THE 2011 NEW YORK JETS INTERACTIVE MEDIA GUIDE R12-9 - Rex Ryan 11
DEFENSIVELY UNMATCHED Since becoming the Defensive Coordinator with BLT prior to the start of the 2005 season, Coach Ryan has posted elite defensive numbers in every major defensive category. Adding his numbers at BLT from 2005-08 to the Jets defensive numbers in his first two seasons as a head coach, Ryan ranks first in total defense, passing defense, and third-down conversion percentage defense. His units rank third in scoring defense and fourth in take-aways and rushing defense. Rank Team Total Defense 1 Rex Ryan 26,477 2 Pittsburgh Steelers 26,720 3 Baltimore Ravens 27,686 4 New York Jets 29,527 5 Green Bay Packers 29,682 Rank Team Scoring Defense 1 Pittsburgh Steelers 1,621 2 Baltimore Ravens 1,659 3 Rex Ryan 1,668 4 New England Patriots 1,756 5 Chicago Bears 1,816 Rank Team Rushing Defense 1 Pittsburgh Steelers 7,952 2 Minnesota Vikings 8,270 3 Baltimore Ravens 8,370 4 Rex Ryan 8,407 5 San Diego Chargers 9,699 Rank Team Pass Yards 1 Rex Ryan 18,070 2 Indianapolis Colts 18,308 3 Oakland Raiders 18,338 4 Tampa Bay Buccaneers 18,542 5 New York Jets 18,552 Rank Team 3rd Down Pct 1 Rex Ryan 34.0% 2 Chicago Bears 34.4% 3 Baltimore Ravens 35.0% 4 Green Bay Packers 35.3% 5 Philadelphia Eagles 35.3% Rank Team Turnovers Forced 1 Chicago Bears 206 2 Carolina Panthers 185 2 Cincinnati Bengals 185 4 Rex Ryan 184 5 Green Bay Packers 182 REX RYAN RYAN S RULE OF THUMB Rooted in his Ground-and-Pound philosophy, Coach Ryan believes that the winning team will have a higher combined total of rushing attempts plus completions in the game. Since he took over at the start of the 2009 season, here is how the Jets have fared in the runs plus completions battle. Date Site Result NYJ R+C Opp R+C Diff 09/13/09 at HST W 60 31 29 09/20/09 NE W 45 43 2 09/27/09 TEN W 48 45 3 10/04/09 at NO L 41 52-11 10/12/09 at MIA L 42 57-15 10/18/09 BUF L 50 57-7 10/25/09 at OAK W 63 35 28 11/01/09 MIA L 60 35 25 11/15/09 JAX L 45 48-3 11/22/09 at NE L 34 63-29 11/29/09 CAR W 52 39 13 12/03/09 at BUF W 51 33 18 12/13/09 at TB W 54 34 20 12/20/09 ATL L 51 44 7 12/27/09 at IND W 56 41 15 01/03/10 CIN W 65 22 43 01/09/10 at CIN* W 53 40 13 01/17/10 at SD* W 51 45 6 01/24/10 at IND* L 47 50-3 09/13/10 BLT L 31 55-24 09/19/10 NE W 53 40 13 09/26/10 at MIA W 44 49-5 10/03/10 at BUF W 65 28 37 10/11/10 MIN W 53 38 15 10/17/10 at DEN W 47 51-4 10/31/10 GB L 45 41 4 11/07/10 at DET W 52 48 4 11/14/10 at CLV W 72 43 29 11/21/10 HST W 53 45 8 11/25/10 CIN W 53 37 16 12/06/10 at NE L 48 47 1 12/12/10 MIA L 48 37 11 12/19/10 at PIT W 46 48-2 12/26/10 at CHI L 54 40 14 01/02/11 BUF W 58 30 28 01/08/11 at IND* W 56 45 11 01/16/11 at NE* W 45 57-12 01/23/11 at PIT* L 42 53-11 09/11/11 DAL W 42 49-7 09/18/11 JAX W 49 38 11 09/25/11 at OAK L 52 50 2 10/02/11 at BLT L 30 50-20 10/09/11 at NE L 41 59-18 10/17/11 MIA W 43 41 2 10/23/11 SD W 49 41 8 11/06/11 at BUF W 59 37 22 11/13/11 NE L 45 54-9 11/17/11 at DEN L 52 43 9 11/27/11 BUF W 40 54-14 *Postseason W/L when NYJ win Runs+Completions: 24-8 (3-0 Postseason) W/L when NYJ lose Runs+Completions: 6-11 (1-2 Postseason) 12 R12-9 - Rex Ryan CLICK HERE FOR THE 2011 NEW YORK JETS INTERACTIVE MEDIA GUIDE
PETTINE AND SCHOTTENHEIMER PETTINE PRIOR In 2005, Mike Pettine was promoted from Coaching Assistant/Quality Control to Outside Linebackers Coach in Baltimore, the same season that current Jets Head Coach Rex Ryan was named the Ravens Defensive Coordinator. From 2005-08, the Ravens defense ranked in the top five in almost every defensive category before both left for the Jets. Top Five Ranks in Baltimore (2005-08) 1st in First Downs Allowed (999) 2nd in Total Defense (277.8 yards per game) 2nd in Scoring Defense (17.6 point per game allowed) 2nd in Rushing Defense (84.0 yards per game) 2nd in Opponent Third Down Conversion Percentage (33.8%) 2nd in Interceptions and t-2nd in Touchdowns off Interceptions 4th in Turnovers Forced (123) 5th in Passing Defense (193.8 yards per game) t-5th in Sacks (168) PERFORMING UNDER PETTINE Since becoming the Jets Defensive Coordinator, Pettine has molded top ranked defenses. 1st in Total Defense (283.9 yards per game) 1st in Passing Defense (184.2 yards per game) 4th in Points Allowed (18.2) 6th in Rushing Defense (99.7 yards per game) David Harris (NYJ 09-) In two seasons under Pettine, Harris has led the team in tackles with 119 (2010) and 142 (2009). Aaron Maybin (NYJ 11-) Playing in his first season with the Jets, Maybin has notched a teamleading five sacks and three forced fumbles. Calvin Pace (NYJ 09- ) In Pace s first season with Pettine as Defensive Coordinator, he posted a career-high with 8.0 sacks in just 12 games played. Sione Pouha (NYJ 09- ) In two seasons under Pettine, Bo has become a stalwart in the middle of the Jets defense. He produced his two highest single-season tackle totals of 61 (2009) and 46 (2010). Pouha also recorded his first two full sacks of his career in 2010. Terrell Suggs (BLT 05-08) In four seasons under Pettine, Suggs posted his four highest tackle totals, collected four of his five career interceptions and posted three seasons of at least eight sacks, leading the team in sacks twice. Adalius Thomas (BLT 05-06) Thomas enjoyed his two best seasons in his only two seasons with Pettine when he notched 9.0 sacks in 2005 and 11.0 sacks in 2006. SCHOOLED BY SCHOTTY Drew Brees (SD 02-05) Schottenheimer arrived in San Diego for Brees second season and quickly became a large part of his development with 2002 marking his first season as a starting quarterback. In four seasons with Schotty, Brees averaged over 3,000 yards a season, completing 62.3% of his passes and compiling an 84.7 passer rating. Chad Pennington (NYJ 06-07) Schottenheimer s first season with the Jets coincided with the return of Chad Pennington from a season-ending injury the year before. Under Schotty s direction, Pennington posted a then career-best 3,352 yards passing, completing 64.5% of his passes for an 82.6 passer rating. Pennington also took home NFL Comeback Player of the Year honors as he keyed a Jet return to the postseason. Thomas Jones (NYJ 07-09) Jones was considered a journeyman for the earlier part of his career after spending his first seven seasons in the league with three different teams. In that time, he averaged 769.1 yards and 4.9 touchdowns per season. In 2007, he was acquired by the Jets in an offseason trade and instantly became an integral part of Coach Schottenheimer s offense. In three seasons under Schottenheimer, Jones averaged 1,277.7 yards rushing and 9.3 rushing touchdowns a season and set career-highs in rushing yards (1,312) and rushing touchdowns (13) in 2008. Dustin Keller (NYJ 08-) Keller, the Jets 2008 first-round pick, caught 93 passes, the most by a Jets tight end in their first two NFL seasons. In 2010, Keller led the team in receptions with 55 for 687 yards and five touchdowns. Under Schottenheimer, Keller has become a go-to player with 214 career catches for 2,620 yards and 17 touchdowns, including the postseason. Mark Sanchez (NYJ 09- ) Sanchez, the Jets 2009 first-round pick, was chosen to direct Schottenheimer s offense. Since then, Sanchez finished his second season with a career-high of 3,291 yards, 17 touchdowns and 13 interceptions, making him the second youngest Jets quarterback to pass for over 3,000 yards. He is also the youngest quarterback in NFL history to throw eight touchdown passes and no interceptions during the first five games of the season. During Sanchez s two consecutive playoff runs, he tied the club record for the most postseason touchdown passes in a single game with three. He led the Jets to a club record of four road victories, and tied the record for the most postseason road wins in the NFL. Additionally, Sanchez is tied for the second-most victories by any quarterback in his first two NFL seasons, including the postseason, with 23. CLICK HERE FOR THE 2011 NEW YORK JETS INTERACTIVE MEDIA GUIDE R12-10 - Pettine and Schottenheimer 13