Broncos Defeat Jets In The Rain
The Broncos Vernon Fox returns a fumble for the first touchdown of Sunday's game between the Broncos and Jets.
It was a cold and rainy day in the Meadowlands on Sunday for a battle between two AFC teams that are leading their respective divisions. The Broncos came out on top though and shut down one of the hottest teams in the NFL.The New York Jets had won their last five games until their 34-17 loss on Sunday which drops them to 8-4.
The Broncos flew to their seventh win on the year behind the arm of QB Jay Cutler, who threw for 357 yards and two touchdowns. Cutler had running back Peyton Hillis at his side and he was the first player this year to go over 100 yards rushing against the Jets defense with 129.
The Jets were never able to get a rhythm going on offense, and their only two touchdowns came early in the game from running back Thomas Jones.
Brett Favre, an undisputed hall of famer, was unable to throw for a touchdown in the loss. He also threw one interception to Dre Bly which eventually led to Broncos points.
It was only a 10 point game, 27-17, with plenty of time remaining, until Cutler found Brandon Stokely wide open for a touchdown to seal the victory.
The Broncos have left fans and critics confused about just how good this team is. They have lost to division foes Oakland (3-9) and Kansas City (2-10) while defeating the Jets and Falcons on the road who are both 8-4.
The last four games may show if this team is a pretender or a contender as they will face Kansas City (2-10), Carolina (9-3), Buffalo (6-6), and San Diego (4-8).
