Jones, defense lead Jets to largest win in history 47-3 over
hapless Rams
The dominant New York Jets took advantage of every mistake by
the St. Louis Rams, making their 47-3 rout look more like a scrimmage than an
NFL game.
Thomas Jones had three touchdown runs, Jay Feely kicked four field goals—
including a franchise record-tying 55-yarder—and the Jets converted five
turnovers into 27 points Sunday for the largest margin of victory in team
history.
The Jets’ previous biggest win was 45-3 over Houston in 1988.
The Jets (6-3) have won three straight and five of six, with the only blemish a
16-13 overtime loss at Oakland three weeks ago. New York is tied with New
England at the top of the AFC East, and the rivals play for sole possession
Thursday night at Foxborough.
Jones had 29 carries for 149 yards, and Brett Favre was 14-of-19 for 167 yards
and a touchdown to Dustin Keller before calling it a day early in the fourth
quarter. It was the Jets’ first win over the Rams since 1983.
New York had two interceptions and three fumble recoveries, including Calvin
Pace’s 50-yard touchdown return. Things were so bad for the Rams (2-7) that
Trent Green, who replaced the ineffective Marc Bulger at halftime,— hit umpire
Bill Schuster in the head with a pass...more
Scoring Summary
STL - NYJ
1st Quarter
10:27
NYJ
TD
Thomas Jones rushed to the right for 13 yard gain (Jay
Feely made PAT)
0 - 7
6:55
NYJ
FG
Jay Feely kicked a 22-yard field goal
0 - 10
4:45
NYJ
TD
Marc Bulger fumbled. Calvin Pace recovered fumble and
returned for 50 yards (Jay Feely made PAT)
0 - 17
2nd Quarter
12:05
NYJ
TD
Thomas Jones rushed to the right for 2 yard gain (Jay
Feely made PAT)
0 - 24
6:53
NYJ
FG
Jay Feely kicked a 49-yard field goal
0 - 27
3:55
NYJ
FG
Jay Feely kicked a 46-yard field goal
0 - 30
0:28
NYJ
TD
Brett Favre passed to Dustin Keller down the middle for
1 yard gain (Jay Feely made PAT)
0 - 37
0:00
NYJ
FG
Jay Feely kicked a 55-yard field goal
0 - 40
3rd Quarter
9:51
STL
FG
Josh Brown kicked a 37-yard field goal
3 - 40
4th Quarter
12:42
NYJ
TD
Thomas Jones rushed to the right for 6 yard gain (Jay
Feely made PAT)
3 - 47
Team Statistics
STL
NYJ
First Downs
10
24
Passing
6
7
Rushing
2
15
Penalty
2
2
Third Down Efficiency
4-10
7-13
Fourth Down Efficiency
0-0
1-1
TOTAL NET YARDS
200
373
Total Plays
46
62
Average Gain Per Play
4.3
6.0
NET YARDS RUSHING
80
206
Rushes
21
43
Average Per Rush
3.8
4.8
NET YARDS PASSING
120
167
Completions-Attempts
11-23
14-19
Yards Per Pass Play
4.8
8.8
Times Sacked
2
0
Yards Lost to Sacks
15
0
Had Intercepted
2
0
PUNTS
4
1
Average Punt
51.8
36.0
PENALTIES
4
5
Penalty Yards
25
24
FUMBLES
3
1
Fumbles Lost
3
0
TIME OF POSSESSION
22:57
37:03
Pregame Previews, Storylines,
and News
New Page 1
Preview:
Joe Namath, the most
celebrated quarterback in New
York Jets history, had his
career fizzle out with the Rams.
This time, the Jets have
acquired the aging star
quarterback, banking on a
successful transition for Brett
Favre. Favre has the Jets in a
tie atop the AFC East, but his
consistency remains a concern as
New York hosts the Rams on
Sunday. Acquiring Favre from
Green Bay in the offseason was a
gamble for New York (5-3), but
it paid immediate dividends by
giving the team its most
high-profile player since Namath...more
Pick: Brett Favre is alive
and well, and looking to keep a win streak going for the Jets. Bulger will look
good for the Rams, but it won't be enough to keep up with Favre. Jets 34 - Rams 27
Video Preview:
If the Jets want to keep
up with the Bills and Patriots, they're going to have to take care of business
when the Rams come to town. Charley Casserly and Jason Horowitz preview the
game.
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