Gameday: Lets Match It Up

by David_Wyatt on Oct 4, 2009 9:35 AM EDT

Just doing my routinely Sunday sweep of everything New York Jets, and came across a couple of interesting snippets from the New York Post, I know that doesn't happen very often, unless you are looking to find out who Lohan is dating or the status of the Madonna/A-Rod relationship (you can tell I don't read the paper very often). It basically outlined a few individual match-ups today that might turn the tide of the game.

So after reading this I just wanted to ask our readers which match-up they are most looking forward to seeing today, and which one you all think will be the most important. So take a read and then leave some comments below:

EST MATCHUP
Saints safety Darren Sharper vs. Jets tight end Dustin Keller. The Jets want to get Keller the ball more often and Sharper has three interceptions already, including one returned 97 yards for a touchdown.

COLD BREES

The Jets pass rush must pressure Saints quarterback Drew Brees, who has looked as if he has been playing 7-on-7. Brees has a 118.1 rating with nine touchdown passes in three games. If the Jets don’t hit him and make him uncomfortable, he will pick them apart. The Jets, it should be noted, have held opposing quarterbacks to a

50.2 rating and an NFL-best 47.9-percent completion percentage. Brees leads the NFL with a 69.1 completion percentage. Again, something has to give.

SHOCK VALUE

Saints tight end Jeremy Shockey (14 catches, two TDs) has been productive this season and is healthy. That’s a tough combo platter for Ryan’s defense. Look for the Jets to be physical with him with linebackers Bart Scott and David Harris.

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biggest matchup for me is the Jets dline/linebackers vs the aints o line. They’ve got their a shuffled o line that ryan, pettine, and co can confuse with multiple looks and disguised blitzes. The Jets D in the opposing backfield will shut down their run game and put far less pressure on their banged up secondary. Go Jets!!!!

by Ozone on Oct 4, 2009 12:57 PM EDT reply actions

while knocking that chocolate stain of a birthmark right off of brees’ face!!!!! J-E-T-S JETS JETS JETS!!!!!!

by Ozone on Oct 4, 2009 12:58 PM EDT up reply actions

There's a match missing...

… and I think it’s Marquis Colston vs. Darelle Revis! If Revis locks him down like he did to Moss and Johnson, that eliminates Brees’ deep threat target. Then its up to the linebackers to contain Bush and Shockey. Taking away the long ball gives us a chance to not make this game a shootout. Also, Reggie Bush likes to run to the outside – I’m not sure if this is in his favor going against the Jets linebacker core. That leaves Shockey as the main threat IMHO.

by TeamJets on Oct 4, 2009 2:49 PM EDT reply actions

While Revis is watching Colston

who will watch Devery Henderson, who is the main long ball threat, or Robert Meachem, the other long ball threat, or Lance Moore, who we as Saints fans like to say has hands of velcro? Moore has been hurt recently and I’m not sure he is playing, but we have more threats downfield than just Colston. It promises to be a great game.

by BayouRebel on Oct 4, 2009 3:14 PM EDT up reply actions