N. Y. Jets Set Franchise Record In Rout Of Rams
10/11/2008 05:35
East Rutherford, NJ (Sports Network) - Thomas Jones ran for 149 yards and three touchdowns, as the New York Jets scored early and often on the way to a 47-3 rout of the St. Louis Rams at the Meadowlands.
The Jets made it a laugher by scoring on each of their seven offensive possessions and adding another score on defense in the first half. The Rams helped with four turnovers, as New York opened a 40-0 cushion after 30 minutes and cruised in the second half on the way to the largest margin of victory in franchise history. The previous record was 42 in a 45-3 triumph over the Houston Oilers on September 18, 1988.
Brett Favre completed 14-of-19 passes for 167 yards with a touchdown and no interceptions for the Jets (6-3), who won their third straight game and remained tied with New England for first place in the AFC East. The Jets and Patriots will meet for the outright division lead on Thursday night in Foxboro.
"It's New England, it's a tough game," said Jets head coach Eric Mangini. "It's always a tough environment up there. I think that's what we anticipate and we don't see it any different this time around.
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SWIVEL HIPS SAYS:
Do you think it’s a coincidence that the Jets’ set the franchise record the year that Brett Favre takes over as their quarterback? Not on your life.