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mmarra82 · 05-17-2004, 09:26 PM

Upset in Indy

RCA Dome, Indianapolis - The New York Jets came in a dismal 1-8 against the 6-3 Colts. The Colts have not been playing well the past two weeks, as they have dropped games to Miami and Jacksonville. Manning has not looked his usual self, as he has completed just 57% of his passes. Manning, a lifetime 63% passing completion, has been struggling to find his timing as the Colts' offense has gone through many injuries this season. The Jets on the other hand have been struggling since last January when the organization went into a tailspin. Among the pieces at this point is a 1-8 team and there franchise quarterback on the bench behind 40 something Vinny Testaverde.

The Jets knew they were going to have to find a way to score some points to have a chance in this one, and that is just what they did. After the Colts took an early 3-0 lead, Testaverde drove the team down the field and hit rookie fullback, Askew for an 8-yard touchdown. But the big plays were to come, on the ensuing Colts drive the Jets' D held them to a three and out. Cornerback Donnie Abraham got around the corner and blocked Hunter Smith's punt. Al Singleton scooped it up and ran it back to the Colts 19 yard line. Curtis Martin would score a couple plays later and give the Jets the lead. For the Jets it was the type of play the staff has been looking for all season.

The plays would keep coming for the Jets as they would intercept Peyton Manning three times, twice by Strong Safety, Tyrone Carter. The Jets would control the ball, and make no mistakes as they put themselves in position to win a game on the road. At one point the Jets led 28-10, before they let the Colts climb back in it. However, on the Jets final drive they turned to Curtis Martin, who had an excellent day ( 29 carries, 124 yards, 3 touchdowns), to finish the drive that would give the Jets an 8 point lead.

The Jets would turn away any last minute heroics by Manning and earn their second victory of the season. The Jets are home for Jacksonville next week, who has surprised many with their 6-4 start.

Rookie Ty Warren played, perhaps his best game of the season, but did suffer an abdominal injury and is questionable for next weeks game.

05-17-2004, 09:26 PM	#88
mmarra82 High School Varsity Join Date: May 2001 Location: Oakdale, New York	Upset in Indy Upset in Indy RCA Dome, Indianapolis - The New York Jets came in a dismal 1-8 against the 6-3 Colts. The Colts have not been playing well the past two weeks, as they have dropped games to Miami and Jacksonville. Manning has not looked his usual self, as he has completed just 57% of his passes. Manning, a lifetime 63% passing completion, has been struggling to find his timing as the Colts' offense has gone through many injuries this season. The Jets on the other hand have been struggling since last January when the organization went into a tailspin. Among the pieces at this point is a 1-8 team and there franchise quarterback on the bench behind 40 something Vinny Testaverde. The Jets knew they were going to have to find a way to score some points to have a chance in this one, and that is just what they did. After the Colts took an early 3-0 lead, Testaverde drove the team down the field and hit rookie fullback, Askew for an 8-yard touchdown. But the big plays were to come, on the ensuing Colts drive the Jets' D held them to a three and out. Cornerback Donnie Abraham got around the corner and blocked Hunter Smith's punt. Al Singleton scooped it up and ran it back to the Colts 19 yard line. Curtis Martin would score a couple plays later and give the Jets the lead. For the Jets it was the type of play the staff has been looking for all season. The plays would keep coming for the Jets as they would intercept Peyton Manning three times, twice by Strong Safety, Tyrone Carter. The Jets would control the ball, and make no mistakes as they put themselves in position to win a game on the road. At one point the Jets led 28-10, before they let the Colts climb back in it. However, on the Jets final drive they turned to Curtis Martin, who had an excellent day ( 29 carries, 124 yards, 3 touchdowns), to finish the drive that would give the Jets an 8 point lead. The Jets would turn away any last minute heroics by Manning and earn their second victory of the season. The Jets are home for Jacksonville next week, who has surprised many with their 6-4 start. Rookie Ty Warren played, perhaps his best game of the season, but did suffer an abdominal injury and is questionable for next weeks game.