JET REPORT CARD

QUARTERBACKS: C

Quincy Carter (11-of-20, 116 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT, 67.9 rating) was rattled by the blitzing Browns early, but recovered to help deliver a victory.

RUNNING BACKS: B+

Curtis Martin (17-88) ran well before and after hurting his right knee. LaMont Jordan (18-73) showed why he’s so valuable as the second punch after Martin.

WIDE RECEIVERS: C+

The play of the day was made by Jus tin McCareins (6-71, 1 TD), who stretched for a first down on the game- deciding drive, then made the game-winning catch. Santana Moss (2-25) made a key catch and run to set up the score.

TIGHT ENDS: C

Blocking was strong for Martin and Jordan from Anthony Becht. Chris Baker didn’t play.

OFFENSIVE LINE: C+

Though Carter was sacked six times, including five in the first 17 minutes, it wasn’t all the line’s fault. Run blocking was solid in the second half.

DEFENSIVE LINE: B

DE John Abraham (six tackles) had a good game against the run and was close to several sacks with pressures. NT Jason Ferguson and DT Dewayne Robertson were active against the run.

LINEBACKERS: B

Eric Barton led the way with 10 tackles, while Jonathan Vilma had six. A good job against the run, with the Browns running for only 99 yards.

SECONDARY: B

Though he did drop a sure INT, safety Erik Coleman had the Jets’ only sack and it was a big one, forcing the Browns to punt late. CBs David Barrett, Donnie Abraham and Terrell Buckley helped shut the passing game down.

SPECIAL TEAMS: C

P Toby Gowin made two saving tackles of Dennis Northcutt in punt coverage. WR Jerricho Cotchery, returning KOs for the first time, ran his only attempt back 30 yards.

KICKING GAME: B

Gowin had a very good game, averaging 41.6 yards gross on eight punts. K Doug Brien had his first FG attempt blocked and made his second.

COACHING: B

Give Herman Edwards this: He doesn’t panic, and nor does his team. Offensive coordinator Paul Hackett took too long to try to get the ball to Moss and McCareins on shorter passes. He did make a good adjustment at the half to have Carter get rid of the ball quicker.