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The Jets went to St. Louis, and once again, Coach McGregor and Staff got to see what this team would look like if injuries were to hit this team hard. The Jets rested a lot of their starters and the reserves struggled to do much of anything against the St. Louis Rams.

Tim Rattay played the first quarter and completed 5 of 8 passes for just 28 yards. Rattay did not complete a pass for more than 10 yards. Navarre came in to relieve Rattay and did not fair much better. Navarre completed 13 of 30 passes for 126 yards and one interception. The Jets may need to see what backup quarterbacks become available following the preseason. Neither looks ready to step in.

Chad Morton was given the opportunity for some touches and played well, he carried for 54 yards on 13 carries. Other players taking advantage of the extended playing time included, defensive end, Bryan Thomas, who had 6 tackles and a sack. Coach McGregor also pointed out the play of reserve guard, Paul Harker, and cornerback Jacoby Shepherd.

In the end the Jets could just not muster up enough, and were defeated 24-6. Next week the team will travel to Minnesota, who is has turned over its roster with 33 new faces, including former Jets' quarterback, Vinny Testaverde who is expected to start in place of Duante Culpepper who will miss the season with recurring concussion problems. The Jets figure to come out with their starters to get a good look at where the team is at before it opens its season in two week at home with Miami.