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Outlast Hawks

Hempstead, NY - The Jets exciting victory yesterday, was quickly put to rest when the team came in for afternoon films and review of yesterday's 19-16 win.

Doug Brien's 51 yard field goal with four seconds left lifted the Jets to 6-5 and knocked Seattle to 7-4. It was Brien's fourth field goal of the game, and second from 50+. Both were kicked in the final three minutes of the game.

Offensively the Jets did enough against the tough Seahawks D, to give Brien five chances on field goals, and scored a touchdown on Lamont Jordan's 7 yard run in the second quarter. Pennington was fairly solid, completing 29 of 42 passes for 246 yards, and one interception. The Jets continued their struggles in the red zone once again. Pennington led them there on four different occasions, however, the Jets only came away with one touchdown. You have to wonder if McGregor is starting to lose a little confidence in the running game. Curtis Martin carried only 13 times for 41 yards. For Martin it was the fewest times he carried the ball in over a season. Santan Moss made some clutch catches for the Jets down the stretch, he finished with 7 receptions for 74 yards.

Defensively, the Jets were led by Boss Bailey, who had 9 tackles, and a half of a sack. Bailey also forced a fumble, recovering it. Bailey continues to excel for the Jets defense. Alex Molden was in the starting line up, over Jacoby Shepherd this week. Perhaps it was enough to allow Molden to further adjust to the Jets' defensive shemes. Seattle was held to just 225 yards passing on the afternoon. Shaun Ellis had a solid game, recording a half sack and forcing Dilfer to hurry his throw on three other occasions.

Claridge is still listed as questionable for the Jets big game with San Diego this weekend. McKenzie and Pennington continue to mend from minor ankle injuries and are both expected to play.

The Jets will need this game against the Chargers, as it has playoff implications all over it.