MEDIA INFORMATION NEW YORK JETS (4-3) AT BUFFALO BILLS (5-2) SUN., NOV. 6 - RALPH WILSON STADIUM (73,967) 2011 - GAME 8-1:00 P.M. ET - CBS GAME NOTES...2 HEADLINES...2 BROADCAST COVERAGE...2 NEW YORK JETS MEDIA CONTACTS...2 JETS/BILLS 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 KICKOFF RETURN TDs (Since 2001)...3 PROBABLE STARTERS...4 JETS VS. BUFFALO BILLS...8 LAST GAME VS BILLS...9 INDIVIDUAL GAME-BY-GAME STATS...10 INDIVIDUAL GAME-BY-GAME STATS...11 REX RYAN...12 SAFETY FIRST UNDER RYAN...12 AFFECTING THE QUARTERBACK...12 NO PENALTIES...12 DEFENSIVELY UNMATCHED...13 PETTINE PRIOR...14 PERFORMING UNDER PETTINE...14 MEET THE OFFENSIVE LINE...15 UNDER COACH CALLAHAN...16 SHONN GREENE...16 LADAINIAN TOMLINSON...16 DUSTIN KELLER IN PERSPECTIVE...17 BIG-PLAY BURRESS...17 KELLER vs. HIS CONTEMPORARIES...17 TONE TIME...17 MULTIPLE CONNECTIONS...18 2010 VS. 2011 STARTERS...18 JETS DEFENSIVE NOTES...19 PAYING CUSTOMS ON REVIS ISLAND...19 OPPOSING PASSERS VS. THE JETS...19 CRO PICKS TO WIN...19 MULTIPLE PICKS...19 MUHAMMAD WILKERSON...19 SACKS BY PACE...19 JETS DEFENSIVE NOTES...20 DAVID HARRIS...20 TACKLING MACHINE...20 UNDRAFTED DEFENSIVE PLAYERS...20 JETS SPECIAL TEAMS NOTES...21 LAST TIME IT HAPPENED...23 GAME REVIEWS...24 2011 REGULAR SEASON STATISTICS...38 2011 DEFENSIVE STATISTICS...39 OFFENSIVE GAME-BY-GAME PLAYER STATS...40 DEFENSIVE GAME-BY-GAME PLAYER STATS...43 SPECIALISTS GAME-BY-GAME STATS...50 SUPPLEMENTAL STATS...52 2011 TRANSACTIONS...61 2011 ROSTER BREAKDOWN...63 2011 PARTICIPATION...64 BUILDING THE 2011 JETS...65 2011 DEPTH CHART...66 2011 ROSTER BY POSITION...67 2011 ROSTER BY EXPERIENCE...68 2011 ALPHABETICAL ROSTER...69 2011 NUMERICAL ROSTER...70
GAME NOTES HEADLINES The Jets travel to Western New York seeking their first road victory against a Bills team that is 4-0 at home and averaging 34.3 points a game in its three wins at Ralph Wilson Stadium. The team earned its fourth win in Toronto, Canada. Sunday s game matches two of the AFC s best defenses at creating turnovers. Buffalo is tied for the NFL lead and stands first in the AFC with 18 take-aways. The Jets are tied for third in the NFL and second in the AFC with 16 take-aways. CB Darrelle Revis is tied for third in the NFL with four interceptions. The two defenses also rank among the NFL s top five in opponents passer rating. The Jets are holding opponents to a 60.5 rating, first in the NFL, while the Bills rank fifth, limiting opponents to a 76.3 rating. RB Joe McKnight leads the NFL with a kick return average of 40.0 yards on 13 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-best average kickoff drive start of 27.6. BROADCAST COVERAGE TELEVISION: CBS Play-by-play: Jim Nantz Analyst: Phil Simms Producer: Lance Barrow Director: Mike Arnold NATIONAL RADIO: WESTWOOD ONE Play-by-play: Howard David Analysts: Tony Boselli Producer: Aaron Cummins JETS RADIO: 1050 AM WEPN (ESPN Radio) Play-by-play: Bob Wischusen Analyst: Marty Lyons Sideline: Larry Hardesty 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/BILLS AT A GLANCE Regular Season Series: 101st meeting, Bills lead, 53-47 Last Meeting: Jets, 38, Bills, 7, MetLife Stadium (1/2/11) Notable: The Jets swept the series last season, scoring 38 points in each of the contests and tallying 549 yards and four touchdowns on the ground. The Jets fielded three separate 100-yard rushers in the two games, with LaDainian Tomlinson rushing for 133 yards, and two scores on 19 carries and Shonn Greene adding 117 yards on 22 rushes in the first game. In the season finale, Joe McKnight recorded a Jets season high in carries (32) and yards (158) and helped the Jets to a 38-7 victory, the 11th win of the season. JETS HEAD COACH: Rex Ryan, Third season with Jets, 24-15 Regular Season, 4-2 Postseason BILLS HEAD COACH: Chan Gailey, Second season with Bills, 27-28 Regular Season Overall, 9-14 with Bills, 0-2 Postseason. PRESEASON 2011 SCHEDULE 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 1:00 p.m. CBS 11/13 New England 8:20 p.m. NBC 11/17 at Denver 8:20 p.m. NFLN 11/27 Buffalo* 1:00 p.m. CBS 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 R8-1 - Game Notes
JETS NOTES 2011 STATISTICAL SNAPSHOT Offense Jets Rank Bills Rank Total Yards per Game...300.1...29...380.1...10 Rush Yards per Game...92.4...28...140.6...5 Rush Yards per Attempt...3.66...29...5.05...4 Pass Yards per Game...207.7...22...239.6...13 Sacks per Pass Play... 7.4%...21... 3.9%...3 Sacks...17...16t...13...2 Third Down Efficiency... 38.3%...17... 41.6%...11 Points per Game...24.6...11...30.1...3 Defense Jets Rank Bills Rank Total Yards per Game...323.6...8...385.9...26 Rush Yards per Game...126.9...25...120.0...20 Rush Yards per Attempt...4.23...15...4.91...27 Pass Yards per Game...196.7...7...265.9...24 Sacks per Pass Play... 8.3%...7... 5.1%...28 Sacks...18...12t...13... 25t Third Down Efficiency... 31.9%...3... 37.5%... 14t Points per Game...21.7...14t...21.0...12 2011 STATISTICAL LEADERS Completion Percentage:... Sanchez...55.8 Passing Yards:... Sanchez...1,545 Passer Rating:... Sanchez...83.0 Rushing Yards:... Greene...426 Rushing Touchdowns:... Greene/Sanchez...2 Receptions:... Keller...25 Yards Per Catch:... Cumberland...17.5 Yards from Scrimmage:... Greene...503 First Downs:... Greene...22 Tackles:... Smith...62 Sacks:... Maybin/Pace...3 Interceptions:... Revis...4 Forced Fumbles:... Maybin...3 Special Teams Tackles:... Bellore...14 Punt Returns:... Kerley...10.2 Kick Returns:... McKnight...40.0 Scoring/Non-Kicking:... Burress...30 Scoring:... Folk...50 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 30 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 R8-2 - 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. LT 60 D Brickashaw Ferguson 5th season Earned 2nd-consecutive Pro Bowl in 2010; has started every game (93 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 112 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 club with 25 receptions this season. WR 17 Plaxico Burress 10th season Caught 4 passes for 25 yards, including 3 touchdowns in win vs. SD (10/23). Posted 4 receptions for 72 yards and a 26-yard touchdown vs. DAL (9/11), his first NFL game since last seeing action in 2008. Has 60 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 both offense and special teams. Played behind Tony Richardson during his rookie season. RB 23 Shonn Greene 3rd season 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 teams third receiver and is currently averaging 10.2 yards on punt returns. RB 25 Joe McKnight 2nd season Recorded longest play in Jets history returning a kick 107 yards for a TD at BLT (10/2). Blocked a punt vs. DAL (9/11). 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). His TD at OAK made him one of three players in NFL history to produce 160 touchdowns. KICKER K 2 Nick Folk 4th season Successful on all 10 of his FG attempts in 2011. Set a Jets record with a 56-yard field goal at DEN (10/17). 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 17 starts since 2010. Leader on the defensive line. OLB 55 Jamaal Westerman 3rd season Has seen more action following a season-ending injury to longtime Jet starter Bryan Thomas. Recorded two sacks at NE (10/9). WILL 57 Bart Scott 10th season Jets third-leading tackler; tied for third on the team with 2.5 sacks. MIKE 52 David Harris 5th season 2010 Team MVP. Scored the first touchdown of his NFL career, when he returned an INT (third career) for a touchdown at BLT (10/2/11). OLB 97 Calvin Pace 9th season Finished second on the team with 5.5 sacks in 2010 after leading the team from 2008-09. Currently is tied for the team lead in sacks with 3. 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 Three-time Pro Bowler and is perennial contender for NFL Defensive Player of the Year. Tied Jets franchise long with a 100- yard INT return for a TD (vs. MIA 10/17). His four interceptions are tied for third in the NFL. Named captain by Coach Ryan. S 33 Eric Smith 6th season Team s leading tackler. 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). Has recorded three sacks and three forced fumbles in four games. His three FF are tied for the most in the NFL. S 22 Brodney Pool 7th season Made 63 tackles and an interception during his first season with the Jets (2010). Intercepted a pass in the AFC Championship. CB 30 Donald Strickland 8th season Signed for a second stint with the Jets and has recorded eight tackles on defense and four on special teams. CB 20 Kyle Wilson 2nd season Team s nickelback has made significant strides in 2011. Recorded his first INT vs. SD (10/23). Played in every game since being drafted in 2010 (23 reg., 3 postseason). PUNTER P 4 T.J. Conley 1st season In his first season, he has placed 13 of his 42 punts inside the opponent s 20-yard line. 4 R8-3 - Probable Starters
OVERVIEW BY POSITION Quarterbacks (3), Returning Starter (1), Coach Matt Cavanaugh: QB Mark Sanchez recorded two of his four career 300-yard passing games this season, a career-high 369 at OAK (9/25) and 335 vs. DAL (9/11). The Jets are 3-1 in games where Sanchez eclipses the 300-yard mark. He finished the 2010 season with a career-high 3,291 yards, 17 touchdowns and 13 interceptions for a passer rating of 75.3 on the season. 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 recorded a 127.3 passer rating on 16-of-25 passing for 194 yards and three touchdowns in the club s win at NE (1/16). It was the first time he has thrown three touchdown passes in a postseason game, and tied the club record for most in a single postseason game. He led the Jets on a five-play, 40-yard game-winning drive, in which he completed all three of his passes for 38 yards in the Wild Card victory at IND (1/8). The Jets win marked Sanchez s third postseason win, the most by any QB in franchise history. His eight career rushing touchdowns is third amongst Jets quarterbacks in club history. Veteran Mark Brunell signed with the Jets as a free agent (7/28/10). 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 serves as the starter at running back. Greene leads the team with 426 yards and two touchdowns on 113 carries (3.8 avg.). For his postseason career, Greene has a 5.1 yardper-carry average, the best among Jets rushers all-time that have carried the ball at least 40 times. Tomlinson moved into the role of the Jets third-down back in 2011 and is currently third on the team with 20 receptions for 260 yards and a TD. In Week Three, 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). In 2010, he led the team with 914 yards and six rushing touchdowns on 219 carries last season. His 52 receptions were second on the team. He recorded the second-most productive postseason game of his career at IND (1/8) when he rushed for two touchdowns and 82 yards on 16 carries (5.1 avg.). 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 rushed for 44 yards and his first NFL touchdown on eight carries in 2010 season finale vs. BUF (1/2). 2010 fourth-round selection out of USC, Joe 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 in Week Four when he returned a kick 107 yards, the longest play in Jets history at BLT (10/2) to tie the score at seven. Fourth-round selection Bilal Powell has shown versatility and a powerful rushing style, recording 62 rushing yards, a touchdown and 29 receiving yards on four receptions in the preseason. 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). Wide Receivers (5), Returning Starter (1), Coach Henry Ellard: The lone starter returning in 2011 is Santonio Holmes. Since 1983, no NFL receiver has caught more touchdown passes (5) in the final 1:00 of 4th quarter/overtime (including playoffs) than Holmes. The Super Bowl XLIII MVP re-signed with the Jets this offseason and was named captain by Coach Ryan. The new members of the Jets receiving corps are 10-year veteran Plaxico Burress, 2011 fifth-round selection Jeremy Kerley, Patrick Turner (who saw limited action in 2010) and first-year player Eron Riley. Burress returns to the NFL for the first time since last seeing action in 2008. In Week One, 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). Kerley, serves as the team s punt returner and is averaging 10.2 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 (4), Returning Starter (1), Coach Mike Devlin: Fourth-year pro Dustin Keller started the 2011 season where he left off the 2010, leading the Jets in receiving with 25 catches for 372 yards. He also has two touchdowns. Last season, he finished first on the team in receptions (55), and third in touchdowns (5) 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. New York added third-year TE Shawn Nelson to the team on 10/31. Offensive Line (7), 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. 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. RG Brandon Moore leads the group and has started 112 consecutive games for the Jets. RT Wayne Hunter earned his first-career start at right tackle at PIT (12/19) and also started at CHI (12/26) and 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 R8-4 - Overview by position 5
in a trade with Green Bay (9/3/11) OVERVIEW BY POSITION 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 four players who have three-or-less years of experience. 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 Week Two, 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 season, recording two sacks and an interception this season. 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, finished second on the team last year with 94 tackles, one sack, one forced fumble and one pass defensed. He is currently tied for third on the team with 2.5 sacks. Pace played in his first season opener since 2008 and recorded a sack of DAL QB Tony Romo. Including the playoffs, he recorded a sack in five consecutive games dating back to the 2010 season finale vs. BUF (1/2/11). His streak ended in the 32-3 victory vs. JAX (9/18). He currently is tied for the team lead with three sacks. Third-year man Westerman took on a greater role following the injury to Bryan Thomas. In his first game taking over for Thomas at NE (10/9), he recorded two sacks of Brady. Second-year LB Josh Mauga has solidified himself as the third ILB and has earned and a greater role at OLB after serving on special teams last season. He recorded the first interception of his career in Week Two. 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 team out of training camp, provides depth on the inside. Maybin recorded the first sack and forced fumble of his NFL career in his first game with the Jets (at BLT 10/2). In four games with the Jets, he has three sacks and three forced fumbles. Bellore and McIntyre are first and second, respectively, on the team in special teams tackles. Thomas suffered an achilles injury in Week Four at BLT (10/2) and was placed on injured reserve on 10/8. Defensive Backs (11), Returning Starters (4), Coach Dennis Thurman and Jim O Neil This group is led by All-Pro Darrelle Revis, who set up the Jets game-winning field goal in Week One vs. DAL (9/11) when he intercepted a DAL QB Tony Romo pass intended for WR Dez Bryant and returned it 20 yards to DAL 34. Revis tied the team record with a 100-yard interception return vs. MIA (10/17). Currently, Revis is tied for third in the NFL with four interceptions. The secondary also returns starting S Jim Leonhard, who returns to action after a season ending injury in 2010. 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 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). CB Antonio Cromartie, who this summer re-signed to a long-term deal with the Jets, is also back in the fold and has three interceptions, a 23.6 KOR avg. and recorded a rush for one yard. Second-year 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 (10/23/11). The secondary is rounded out with young veterans Marquice Cole, Emanuel Cook, Ellis Lankster and Isaiah Trufant, who recovered a blocked punt for the game-tying touchdown in Week One vs. DAL (9/11). This group has been pivotal in holding opposing passers to a 60.5 passer rating, best in the NFL, on 118-of-218 passing with 4 TD and 11 INT. 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 new punter T.J. Conley. Folk has connected on all ten of his FG attempts this season, including a game winning 50-yarder in Week One vs. DAL (9/11). As a Jet, he has connected on three game winning FGs, including an overtime kick at DET (11/7) and a kick at IND (1/8) in the AFC Wild Card playoff game. Conley secured the punting job in his third training camp with the Jets. Of his 42 punts this season, 13 have been placed inside the opponents 20-yard line and he has a net punting average of 37.9. 6 R8-4 - Overview by position
CONNECTIONS FORMER BILLS New York CB Ellis Lankster was a member of the Bills in 2009. Jets S Jim Leonhard originally entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent of the Buffalo Bills in 2005. He played three years in Buffalo. Jets LB Aaron Maybin was a first-round draft choice of Buffalo in 2009, and spent the past two seasons as a member of the Bills. New York TE Shawn Nelson was originally drafted by Buffalo in the fourth round of the 2009 NFL Draft and spent two seasons with the Bills (2009-10). Jets tight ends/assistant offensive line coach Mike Devlin played three seasons with the Bills as an offensive lineman (1993-95). FORMER JETS Buffalo OL Chad Rinehart was a member of the Jets practice squad in 2010. Bills QB Brad Smith was originally drafted by the Jets in the fourth round of the 2006 NFL Draft, and spent five seasons in New York. NJ/NYC CONNECTIONS Bills WR Donald Jones is native of Plainfield, NJ and played at Plainfield HS. FORMER TEAMMATES Jets Head Coach Rex Ryan was originally the position coach for Bills DE Dwan Edwards in Baltimore in 2004, before becoming Edwards defensive coordinator for the next three seasons. S Brodney Pool joined Bills LB Andra Davis in Cleveland from 2005 to 2008. Jets RB LaDainian Tomlinson played with Bills CB Drayton Florence from 2003 to 2007 when both were members of San Diego. Bills WR Steve Johnson and Jets FB John Conner both played at Kentucky (2006-07). Jets RB Shonn Greene and Bills TE Scott Chandler were teammates at Iowa in 2005. Bills LB Kirk Morrison played with Jets QB Kevin O Connell were teammates at San Diego State in 2004. R8-5 - Connections 7
JETS VS. BUFFALO BILLS 47-53 Overall (Postseason 0-1)/ 25-25 Home (Postseason 0-1)/ 22-28 Away 9/11/60 BUFFALO W 27-3 10/16/60 at Buffalo W 17-13 9/17/61 BUFFALO L 31-41 11/23/62 BUFFALO W 21-14 9/22/62 at Buffalo W 17-6 12/8/62 BUFFALO L 3-20 12/8/63 at Buffalo L 14-45 12/14/63 BUFFALO L 10-19 10/24/64 at Buffalo L 24-34 11/8/64 BUFFALO L 7-20 9/26/65 at Buffalo L 21-33 12/19/65 BUFFALO W 14-12 10/30/66 BUFFALO L 23-33 11/13/66 at Buffalo L 3-14 9/10/67 at Buffalo L 17-20 11/12/67 BUFFALO W 20-10 9/29/68 at Buffalo L 35-37 11/3/68 BUFFALO W 25-21 9/14/69 at Buffalo W 33-19 11/9/69 BUFFALO W 16-6 10/4/70 at Buffalo L 31-34 10/25/70 BUFFALO L 6-10 10/17/71 BUFFALO W 28-17 11/21/71 at Buffalo W 20-7 9/17/72 at Buffalo W 41-24 11/12/72 BUFFALO W 41-3 9/30/73 at Buffalo L 7-9 12/16/73 BUFFALO L 14-34 9/29/74 at Buffalo L 12-16 12/8/74 BUFFALO W 20-10 9/21/75 at Buffalo L 14-42 11/2/75 BUFFALO L 23-24 10/10/76 BUFFALO W 17-14 10/31/76 at Buffalo W 19-14 10/9/77 at Buffalo W 24-19 11/6/77 BUFFALO L 10-14 10/8/78 BUFFALO W 45-14 9/10/78 at Buffalo W 21-20 9/23/79 at Buffalo L 31-46 11/11/79 BUFFALO L 12-14 9/14/80 at Buffalo L 10-20 11/9/80 BUFFALO L 24-31 9/6/81 at Buffalo L 0-31 10/18/81 BUFFALO W 33-14 12/27/81 BUFFALO L 27-31 (AFC Wild Card Playoff) 10/3/83 at Buffalo W 34-10 11/13/83 BUFFALO L 17-24 9/23/84 at Buffalo W 28-26 12/8/84 BUFFALO W 21-17 9/15/85 BUFFALO W 42-3 12/8/85 at Buffalo W 27-7 JETS VS. BILLS 9/7/86 at Buffalo W 28-24 10/5/86 BUFFALO W 14-13 9/13/87 at Buffalo W 31-28 11/22/87 BUFFALO L 14-17 10/17/88 BUFFALO L 14-37 11/20/88 at Buffalo L 6-9 (OT) 10/22/89 at Buffalo L 3-34 12/23/89 BUFFALO L 0-37 9/24/90 BUFFALO L 7-30 10/21/90 at Buffalo L 27-30 9/15/91 BUFFALO L 20-23 12/1/91 at Buffalo L 13-24 10/26/92 BUFFALO L 20-24 12/6/92 at Buffalo W 24-17 10/24/93 BUFFALO L 10-19 12/26/93 at Buffalo L 14-16 9/4/94 at Buffalo W 23-3 11/6/94 BUFFALO W 22-17 10/8/95 at Buffalo L 10-29 11/19/95 BUFFALO L 26-28 10/20/96 BUFFALO L 22-25 11/24/96 at Buffalo L 10-35 9/7/97 BUFFALO L 22-28 11/30/97 at Buffalo L 10-20 11/8/98 BUFFALO W 34-12 12/19/98 at Buffalo W 17-10 9/19/99 at Buffalo L 13-17 11/21/99 BUFFALO W 17-7 9/17/00 BUFFALO W 27-14 10/29/00 at Buffalo L 20-23 10/7/01 at Buffalo W 42-36 12/30/01 BUFFALO L 9-14 9/8/02 at Buffalo W 37-31 (OT) 11/24/02 BUFFALO W 31-13 10/12/03 BUFFALO W 30-3 12/7/03 at Buffalo L 6-17 10/10/04 BUFFALO W 16-14 11/7/04 at Buffalo L 17-22 10/16/05 at Buffalo L 17-27 1/1/06 BUFFALO W 30-26 9/24/06 at Buffalo W 28-20 12/10/06 BUFFALO L 13-31 9/30/07 at Buffalo L 14-17 10/28/07 BUFFALO L 3-13 11/2/08 at Buffalo W 26-17 12/14/08 BUFFALO W 31-27 10/18/09 BUFFALO L 16-13 (OT) 12/3/09 at Buffalo W 19-13 (Toronto) 10/3/10 at Buffalo W 38-14 1/2/11 BUFFALO W 38-7 SINGLE-GAME RECORDS MOST RUSHING YARDS Player Att Yds Date 1. Thomas Jones 22 210 10/18/09 2. Freeman McNeil 18 192 9/15/85 MOST RUSHING TOUCHDOWNS Player TD Date 1. Kevin Long 3 10/8/78 2. Eight Tied, Most Recently LaDainian Tomlinson 2 10/3/10 MOST PASSING YARDS Player Cmp/Att Yds Date 1. *Richard Todd 28/51 377 12/27/81 2. Ken O Brien 25/40 370 12/8/85 MOST TOUCHDOWN PASSES Player TD Date 1. Joe Namath 4 9/29/68 2. Al Dorow 4 9/17/61 MOST RECEPTIONS Player Rec Date 1. Clark Gaines 12 9/14/80 2. Four Tied, Most Recently Laveranues Coles 10 9/24/06 MOST RECEIVING YARDS Player Yds Date 1. Don Maynard 180 12/19/65 2. George Sauer 170 11/12/67 *AFC Playoffs MOST POINTS Player Pts Date 1. Jim Turner 19 11/3/68 2. Three Tied, Most Recently Wesley Walker 18 9/23/84 MOST FIELD GOALS Player FG Date 1. Jim Turner 6 11/3/68 2. Three Tied, Most Recently Jay Feely 4 12/3/09 LONGEST RUSHING PLAY Player Yds Date Thomas Jones 71 10/18/09 LONGEST PASSING PLAY Player Yds Date K. O Brien to W. Walker 96t 12/8/85 THE LAST TIME 100-YARD RUSHER By Jets: 158 (32 att. 0 TD), Joe McKnight, 1/2/11 By BUF: 127 (21 att. 0 TD), Marshawn Lynch, 12/14/08 300-YARD PASSER By Jets: 304 (31-42, 1 TD, 1 INT), Chad Pennington, 10/10/04 By BUF: 328 (22-38, 1 TD, 1 INT), J.P. Losman, 9/24/06 3-OR-MORE TD PASSES By Jets: 3, (11-17, 130, 0 INT), Vinny Testaverde, 10/12/03 By BUF: 3, (23-41, 268, 1 INT), Alex Van Pelt, 10/7/01 100-YARD RECEIVING GAME By Jets: 107 (8 rec. 0 TD), Jerricho Cotchery, 9/30/07 By BUF: 138 (5 rec. 1 TD), Lee Evans, 10/28/07 8 R8-6 - Jets vs. Bills
LAST GAME VS BILLS JETS 38 BUFFALO 7 - JAN. 2, 2011 - NEW MEADOWLANDS STADIUM- 79,019 STARTERS BUFFALO BILLS NEW YORK JETS Offense Defense Offense Defense WR 18 N. Roosevelt LDE 99 M. Stroud WR 10 S. Holmes END 50 V. Gholston LT 77 D. Bell NT 95 K. Williams LT 60 D. Ferguson NT 70 M. Devito LG 67 A. Levitre RDE 91 Sp. Johnson LG 68 M. Slauson T 94 M. Dixon C 76 C. Rinehart SLB 90 C. Kelsay C 74 N. Mangold OLB 99 J. Taylor RG 70 E. Wood MLB 50 A. Ayodele RG 65 B. Moore WILL 57 B. Scott RT 79 E. Pears WLB 51 P. Posluszny RT 78 W. Hunter MIKE 52 D. Harris TE 84 S. Chandler JLB 52 A. Moats TE 81 D. Keller OLB 97 C. Pace QB 4 B. Brohm LCB 28 L. McKelvin WR 17 B. Edwards CB 34 M. Cole RB 22 F. Jackson SS 20 D. Whitner QB 6 M. Sanchez CB 20 K. Wilson WR 17 P. Hubbard FS 31 J. Byrd TE 84 B. Hartsock S 26 D. Lowery WR 13 S. Johnson RCB 29 D. Florence RB 25 J. McKnight S 22 B. Pool JETS SUBSTITUTIONS: K 2 N.Folk, QB 8 M.Brunell, P 9 S.Weatherford, QB 11 K.Clemens, WR 16 B.Smith, S 27 E.Cook, DB 29 I.Trufant, CB 30 D.Coleman, FB 38 J.Conner, LS 46 T.Purdum, FB 49 T.Richardson, LB 53 J.Mauga, LB 55 J.Westerman, LB 56 L.Laury, LB 58 B.Thomas, OL 62 V.Ducasse, DL 71 J.Gilbert, OL 75 R.Turner, TE 82 M.Mulligan, TE 86 J.Cumberland, WR 89 J.Cotchery, DT 91 S.Pouha SCORING SUMMARY 1 2 3 4 OT Total Field Goals (made ( ) & missed) Buffalo Bills 0 0 7 0 0 7 New York Jets 3 14 7 14 0 38 N. Folk (28) BUF NYJ Jets 1 4:58 N.Folk 28 yd. Field Goal (12-79, 7:30) 0 3 Jets 2 9:07 M.Cole 35 yd. interception return (N.Folk kick) 0 10 Jets 2 0:15 S.Holmes 17 yd. pass from M.Brunell (N.Folk kick) (8-59, 1:45) 0 17 Bills 3 13:06 J.Byrd 37 yd. interception return (R.Lindell kick) 7 17 Jets 3 6:41 B.Edwards 52 yd. pass from M.Brunell (N.Folk kick) (2-58, 0:46) 7 24 Jets 4 9:18 K.Clemens 10 yd. run (N.Folk kick) (5-27, 2:31) 7 31 Jets 4 6:45 J.Conner 16 yd. run (N.Folk kick) (5-34, 2:17) 7 38 FINAL INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS Buffalo Bills New York Jets RUSHING ATT YDS AVG LG TD RUSHING ATT YDS AVG LG TD F.Jackson 13 35 2.7 6 0 J.McKnight 32 158 4.9 18 0 C.Spiller 3 5 1.7 2 0 B.Smith 5 60 12.0 40 0 N.Roosevelt 1 3 3.0 3 0 J.Conner 8 44 5.5 16 1 Q.Ganther 1-6 -6.0-6 0 K.Clemens 2 9 4.5 10 1 T.Richardson 2 6 3.0 4 0 J.Cotchery 1-1 -1.0-1 0 Total 18 37 2.1 6 0 Total 50 276 5.5 40 2 PASSING ATT CMP YDS SK/YD TD LG IN RT PASSING ATT CMP YDS SK/YD TD LG IN RT B.Brohm 23 10 106 3/5 0 33 3 17.9 M.Brunell 12 6 110 1/7 2 52 1 86.8 L.Brown 3 2 24 0/0 0 16 1 51.4 K.Clemens 2 1 6 0/0 0 6 0 56.2 B.Smith 1 1 3 0/0 0 3 0 79.2 Total 26 12 130 3/5 0 33 4 21.8 Total 15 8 119 1/7 2 52 1 91.4 PASS RECEIVING REC YDS AVG LG TD PASS RECEIVING REC YDS AVG LG TD St. Johnson 5 72 14.4 33 0 J.Cotchery 3 32 10.7 18 0 N.Roosevelt 3 30 10.0 14 0 J.McKnight 2 15 7.5 9 0 F.Jackson 1 13 13.0 13 0 B.Edwards 1 52 52.0 52 1 P.Hubbard 1 8 8.0 8 0 S.Holmes 1 17 17.0 17 1 J.Stupar 1 7 7.0 7 0 J.Cumberland 1 3 3.0 3 0 D.Martin 1 0 0.0 0 0 Total 12 130 10.8 33 0 Total 8 119 14.9 52 2 INTERCEPTIONS NO YDS AVG LG TD INTERCEPTIONS NO YDS AVG LG TD J.Byrd 1 37 37.0 37 1 M.Cole 2 49 24.5 35 1 D.Lowery 1 41 41.0 41 0 C.Pace 1 1 1.0 1 0 Total 1 37 37.0 37 1 Total 4 91 22.8 41 1 PUNTING NO YDS AVG NET TB IN20 LG PUNTING NO YDS AVG NET TB IN20 LG B.Moorman 6 296 49.3 41.7 0 1 59 S.Weatherford 6 248 41.3 34.0 0 4 49 Total 6 296 49.3 41.7 0 1 59 Total 6 248 41.3 34.0 0 4 49 PUNT RETURNS NO YDS AVG FC LG TD PUNT RETURNS NO YDS AVG FC LG TD C.Spiller 2 44 22.0 3 22 0 J.Cotchery 3 21 7.0 2 15 0 J.McKnight 1 25 25.0 0 25 0 Total 2 44 22.0 3 22 0 Total 4 46 11.5 2 25 0 KICKOFF RETURNS NO YDS AVG FC LG TD KICKOFF RETURNS NO YDS AVG FC LG TD C.Spiller 4 81 20.3 0 27 0 M.Mulligan 1 8 8.0 0 8 0 J.Caulcrick 2 28 14.0 0 17 0 J.Conner 1 7 7.0 0 7 0 L.McKelvin 1 14 14.0 0 14 0 Total 7 123 17.6 0 27 0 Total 2 15 7.5 0 8 0 R8-7 - Last Game vs Bills 9
INDIVIDUAL GAME-BY-GAME VS. BUFFALO QB MARK SANCHEZ Sanchez has faced the Bills four times in his career, with varying degrees of success. In his first game against the Bills, Sanchez struggled, throwing a career-high five interceptions. In the next two contests, Sanchez threw a total of three touchdowns and zero interceptions, while posting a 106.4 passer rating in the first matchup of 2010. In the 2010 season finale, he handed off nine times before Mark Brunell entered. Date Site Att Cmp Pct Yds Yd/A TD Int Lg Rate 10/18/09 BUF 29 10 34.5% 119 4.10 0 5 33 8.3 12/03/09 at BUF** 15 7 46.7% 104 6.93 1 0 45 92.1 10/03/10 at BUF 24 14 58.3% 161 6.71 2 0 41t 106.4 Totals 68 31 45.6% 384 5.65 3 5 45 47.7 **Game played in Toronto WR PLAXICO BURRESS Burress only has three catches for 25 yards against the Bills. Date Game Rec Yds Avg Lg TD 09/20/01 PIT at BUF 2 19 9.5 14 0 12/23/07 NYG at BUF 1 6 6.0 17 0 Totals 3 25 8.3 17 0 RB SHONN GREENE Greene has not scored against the Bills in his career, but posted his best game at Buffalo in 2010 when he rushed for 117 yards. Date Site Att Yds Avg Lg TD 10/18/09 BUF 1 0 0.0 0 0 12/03/09 at BUF** 11 59 5.4 17 0 10/03/10 at BUF 22 117 5.3 17 0 Totals 34 176 5.2 17 0 **Game played in Toronto TE DUSTIN KELLER Keller s two touchdowns propelled the Jets to victory in 2010. Date Site Rec Yds Avg Lg TD 11/02/08 at BUF 2 19 9.5 15 0 12/14/08 BUF 3 35 11.7 20 0 10/18/09 BUF 2 16 8.0 11 0 12/03/09 at BUF** 1 5 5.0 5 0 10/03/10 at BUF 4 28 7.0 15 2 Totals 12 103 8.6 20 2 **Game played in Toronto WR SANTONIO HOLMES Holmes has had only one catch against Buffalo in one game as a Jet, but it was a 17-yard touchdown pass from Mark Brunell in New York s Week 17 win in 2010. Date Site Rec Yds Avg Lg TD 09/16/07 PIT vs BUF 3 53 17.7 27 0 01/02/11 BUF 1 17 17.0 17t 1 Totals 4 70 17.5 27 1 RB LaDAINIAN TOMLINSON Tomlinson has scored touchdowns in four of the six games he has played against the Bills, with his best efforts coming in Buffalo. His two touchdown, 178-yard performance as a San Diego Charger in 2006 was noteworthy, as was his 133-yard, two touchdown game in 2010 with the Jets. Date Opponent Att Yds Avg Lg TD 10/28/01 SD vs BUF 16 76 4.8 20 0 12/15/02 SD at BUF 28 110 3.9 31 1 11/20/05 SD vs BUF 19 67 3.5 19 1 12/03/06 SD at BUF 28 178 6.4 51t 2 10/19/08 SD at BUF 14 41 2.9 9 0 10/03/10 at BUF 19 133 7.0 26t 2 Totals 124 605 4.9 51t 6 RB JOE McKNIGHT McKnight got his first career start in Week 17 against the Bills in 2010, filling in for Shonn Greene and LaDainian Tomlinson by rushing for 158 yards and earning AFC Rookie of the Week honors. Date Opponent Att Yds Avg Lg TD 10/03/10 at BUF 4 12 3.0 6 0 01/02/11 BUF 32 158 4.9 18 0 Totals 36 170 4.7 18 0 FB JOHN CONNER Conner scored his first career touchdown against the Bills in the 2010 season finale. Date Opponent Att Yds Avg Lg TD 10/03/10 at BUF 0 0 0.0 0 0 01/02/11 BUF 8 44 5.5 16t 1 Totals 8 44 5.5 16t 1 10 R8-8 - Individual Game-By-Game Stats vs SD
INDIVIDUAL GAME-BY-GAME VS. BUFFALO CB DARRELLE REVIS Revis has been disruptive against the Bills. In six career games, he has four interceptions, two forced fumbles and a fumble recovery. Revis did not play against Buffalo in the 2010 season, missing the first game to injury and resting for the playoffs in the season finale. Date Site TT Sk Yds INT Yds PD FF FR 09/30/07 at BUF 7 0.0 0.0 0 0 2 1 0 10/18/07 BUF 6 0.0 0.0 1 19 1 0 0 11/02/08 at BUF 5 1.0 9.0 1 0 1 1 1 12/14/08 BUF 5 0.0 0.0 1 6 1 0 0 10/18/09 BUF 6 0.0 0.0 0 0 3 0 0 12/03/09 at BUF** 4 0.0 0.0 1 0 5 0 0 Totals 33 1.0 9.0 4 25 13 2 1 **Game played in Toronto LB DAVID HARRIS Harris 18 tackles in 2009 against the Bills were the second most in a single game in his career. Date Site TT Sk Yds PD FF 09/30/07 at BUF 5 0.0 0.0 0 0 10/18/07 BUF 14 1.0 4.0 0 0 12/14/08 BUF 9 0.0 0.0 1 0 10/18/09 BUF 18 0.5 2.5 0 0 12/03/09 at BUF** 10 1.0 11.0 0 1 10/03/10 at BUF 7 0.0 0.0 0 0 Totals 63 2.5 17.5 1 1 **Game played in Toronto LB CALVIN PACE Calvin Pace has three sacks, an interception and a forced fumble in his career against Buffalo. Date Site TT Sk Yds PD INT FF 10/31/04 ARZ at BUF 2 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 11/02/08 at BUF 2 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 12/14/08 BUF 6 2.0 18.0 0 0 1 10/18/09 BUF 7 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 12/03/09 at BUF** 3 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 01/02/11 BUF 1 1.0 2.0 3 1 0 Totals 21 3.0 20.0 3 1 1 **Game played in Toronto CB MARQUICE COLE Cole had two interceptions, including one that he returned for a touchdown, in the Jets Week 17 win over the Bills in 2010. It was his only career start. Date Site TT Sk Yds PD INT Yds Long FF 12/03/09 at BUF** 0 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 10/03/10 at BUF 0 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 01/02/11 BUF 5 0.0 0.0 3 2 49 35t 0 Totals 5 0.0 0.0 3 2 49 35t 0 **Game played in Toronto R8-8 - Individual Game-By-Game Stats vs SD 11
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 is tied for the NFL lead with four safeties (including the postseason). Only 17 teams have recorded safeties and only eight have registered multiple safeties. Team Safeties New York Jets 4 Carolina Panthers 4 Detroit Lions 3 Safeties under Ryan Date Opp Player 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, 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 (51.7%) and opponents passer rating (67.3) 2011: 10 different Jets combined for 18 sacks, eight less than NFL-leading Giants. 60.5 passer rating - best in NFL 54.1 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 12 R8-9 - Rex Ryan
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 *Postseason W/L when NYJ win Runs+Completions: 23-7 (3-0 Postseason) W/L when NYJ lose Runs+Completions: 5-10 (1-2 Postseason) R8-9 - Rex Ryan 13
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 (281.2 yards per game) 1st in Passing Defense (180.7 yards per game) 4th in Points Allowed (17.7) 7th in Rushing Defense (100.5 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 just four games since rejoining the team, Maybin has notched three sacks (tied for first this season) and three forced fumbles (tied for the league lead). 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 199 career catches for 2,418 yards and 15 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 27. 14 R8-10 - Pettine and Schottenheimer