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Hempstead, NY - The Jets arrived back home from there game last night in Minnesota, and the mood was not that of upbeat. The team dropped its third preseason game, by a score of 23-14. The Jets came out quickly in the first quarter and were up 14-0, on Chad Pennington passes to Wayne Chrebet and Curtis Martin. Then, the reins were turned over to the reserves who struggled. Rattay completed 9 of 16 for 112 yards and one interception. Reserve running backs, JJ Arrington and Davis combined for 13 carries for 36 yards, as the offense puttered the rest of the way.

Former Jet, Vinny Testaverde played a quarter and a half, and looked steady. He then stepped aside for 2nd year quarterback, Nathan Chandler who torched the Jets for 206 yards, on 16 of 25 passing. New Viking, Chris Chambers got the best of the Jets newly designed secondary as he caught 8 passes for 133 yards.

Positives for the Jets was the continued preseason success of Tyrone Calico. Calico has caught 12 passes for nearly 200 yards in three games. Defensive Tackle Ty Warren showed some pass rushing skills as he had a 2 sack game. Wayne Chrebet continues to show no signs of aging, 7 catches for 90 yards. Alex Molden looks to have found his comfort with the Jets, as he continues to have a solid preseason.

The Jets signed offensive tackle, Scott Sanderson to be the primary backup behind Fabini and McKenzie, apparently the Jets do not feel Jamaal Brown is ready to play this season. The Jets have continued to monitor the transaction logs with interest at quarterback and defensive tackle.

Next week the Jets will close out there preseason with a home game against Arizona.