Jets offense continues to roll behind trimmed beard of Fitzpatrick

Since the infamous shaving of the beard after the Texans game, Fitzpatrick has thrown for nine touchdowns and more importantly zero interceptions. Titans TE Delanie Walker had seven catches for 71 yards, giving him 74 receptions, which breaks Frank Wycheck’s franchise record for tight ends (70). Only three other players – Russell Wilson, Cam Newton (twice) and Mike Vick – have passed for 250 yards and rushed for 100 yards in the same game.

Later in the first quarter, Bilal Powell had a 24-yard run during a 51-yard drive that resulted in a 47-yard field goal by Randy Bullock, putting the Jets ahead 10-0 with 47 seconds left in the first period.

The New York Jets were expected to be a defensive powerhouse, but it turns out that Ryan Fitzpatrick had another idea.

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Fitzpatrick capped a game-opening 80-yard drive by finding a wide-open Decker in the end zone for a 16-yard touchdown pass. Both credit Fitzpatrick for his great communication with his wide outs, and said that he does it both on and off the field, which has led to a good sense of camaraderie for the Jets. Not to take anything away from the Titans, but it would be stunning for the Jets to drop a game at home to a 3-9 team in the midst of a playoff race. A turnover-minded Jets defense – especially if Darrelle Revis plays – will feast on the rookie’s mistakes. “The first half was a good example of if you play poorly in all three phases, you’re going to have a hard time against a good football team”. The Jets were every bit the defense we expected on Sunday. Fitzpatrick should be strong against a Tennessee defense that allows 8.2 yards per pass attempt, which ranks 30th in the NFL. What five bold predictions can be made for the game and what should fans be on the lookout for throughout the game? Muhammad Wilkerson had three sacks for NY, which was coming off a stunning 23-20 overtime win over the Giants last week and had some wondering if there might be a letdown against the lowly Titans (3-10).

The Tennessee Titans scored as many points last Sunday (42) as they had in their previous three games combined.

NY still has questions about its long-term future at quarterback despite a big year from Fitzpatrick. I’ve said it many times before, when the offensive line plays well, your offense plays well. This will be the fourth consecutive season the teams have met, with the Jets winnings 16-11 in Nashville last season. Powell continued his recent superb play as a receiving option, adding 5 catches for 46 yards and his second straight week with a receiving touchdown (the only two of his career). He has the experience to put a good gauge on Mariota, and it is not just empty teammate pumping.

“It takes all three [on the same page]”, Mangold said of the center, quarterback and receiver clicking. “Anytime you have a dual-threat quarterback as he is, you have a problem with the run and the pass game because you know your defensive linemen aren’t fast enough to catch him”.

The Jets might have pitched a shutout if not for a third-quarter trick play by the Titans.