Jets Report Card

QUARTERBACKS: B

Chad Pennington (17-29, 175 yards, 2 TDs, 99.1 rating) bounced back well after tough previous week against another tough defense.

RUNNING BACKS: C

Rookie Leon Washington (11-58) led the way but Kevan Barlow (13-45) got more into the action this week

WIDE RECEIVERS: C+

Laveranues Coles (5-106, 2 TDs) turned the game around in the second half. Both of his TD catches were all effort from him. Tim Dwight had three catches.

TIGHT ENDS: B+

Chris Baker (4-39) had a terrific game both receiving and blocking.

OFFENSIVE LINE: C+

Much sounder game from the line, which blocked better in the run game and protected Pennington well, allowing two sacks for six yards in losses.

DEFENSIVE LINE: C+

Not enough pressure on Joey Harrington. DT Dewayne Robertson had five tackles and a QB hurry. DE Shaun Ellis had three tackles.

LINEBACKERS: C+

Bryan Thomas, who also plays some DL, had a huge game with 11 tackles and a QB hurry. Eric Barton had eight tackles and Jonathan Vilma had six.

SECONDARY: C+

S Jerry Rhodes was all over the place with eight tackles. CB Andre Dyson had an INT but he also gave up a late TD to Chris Chambers.

SPECIAL TEAMS: B

Brad Smith had three open-field tackles in kick and punt coverage – all in the pivotal second half. Miller averaged 25 yards in two KO returns.

KICKING GAME: B

P Ben Graham averaged 43.6 yards gross on seven punts and 36.3 yards net. K Mike Nugent made both of his FG attempts – both 33-yarders.

COACHING: B

Eric Mangini and his staff had the team ready to play. Credit offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer for listening to Coles about some more vertical route running.