John Czarnecki
New York Jets Vs San Diego Chargers
Time: 4:40 PM (ET)
Date: Sunday, January 17, 2010.
Location: Qualcomm Stadium.
TV: CBS
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What happening?
WHAT TO WATCH FOR: Well, this seems to be a pretty simple game should everything go right for the Chargers. Sure, Jets All-Pro cornerback Darrelle Revis is capable of taking out a single receiver for the Chargers, whether it's Vincent Jackson or anyone else. But Chargers QB Philip Rivers has plenty of options. So, the Chargers will simply run Revis off, making him go downfield with a receiver, and then throw underneath him. That’s the plan, and you can also bet Rivers will take a few shots to Jackson, who does have a height advantage on Revis. Jackson has been bothered by a sore Achilles' tendon, and the two weeks of rest has helped.
One matchup key will be Jets safety Kerry Rhodes against San Diego’s top receiver, TE Antonio Gates, who had 79 catches on the season with eight TDs. The Chargers had eight players catch a touchdown pass from Rivers this season. Conversely, the Jets are going to bank on what got them this far: their No. 1 rushing attack and that top-rated defense. The Jets will be able to run on the Chargers, who allowed 117 yards a game during the season, but can they sustain long drives and keep Rivers off the field?
The Jets have a great 1-2 punch of Thomas Jones and rookie Shonn Greene, who gained 139 yards and scored a TD against the Bengals. The Chargers, who are pretty healthy on defense, believe they can contain New York’s running game. If so, they believe they can coax some poor throws and potential turnovers with a lot of pressure on rookie QB Mark Sanchez. The Chargers have won 11 straight games, and they want to take advantage of that momentum. However, the franchise did lose two first-round home playoff games this decade — to the Patriots in 2006 and to the Jets in 2004. The loss to the Patriots cost former coach Marty Schottenheimer his job. Jets punter Steve Weatherford (heart condition) has been cleared to kick today.
This Artical by John Czarnecki. He has been the editorial consultant for FOX NFL Sunday since its 1994 inception. This season marks Czarnecki's 32nd year covering the NFL. He is one of 44 selectors to the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
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