Steveg Posted October 9, 2013 Share Posted October 9, 2013 Posted by Josh Alper on October 9, 2013, 10:49 AM EDT What a difference a week makes for Geno Smith. At this time last week, all the talk about the Jets quarterback centered on whether or not the Jets would be forced to make a quarterback change at some point this season because of Smith’s proclivity for handing the ball over to the opposition. This week, he’s the AFC offensive player of the week.Smith didn’t fall victim to turnovers on Monday night against the Falcons, avoiding them entirely while completing 16-of-20 passes for 199 yards and three touchdowns in a 30-28 win that boosted the Jets to 3-2 on the season. Smith didn’t throw a touchdown pass to win the game, but he did complete four passes and scramble for a first down to set up Nick Folk’s second walk-off field goal of the regular season. Smith joins Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III as the only rookie quarterbacks in the last 20 years to win player of the week honors in the first five weeks of the regular season. It has been a roller coaster start to Smith’s NFL career as he’s sandwiched a pair of dismal performances in the team’s losses between three wins that saw the Jets take the lead for good in the fourth quarter thanks in large part to Smith’s efforts. Those high points have lifted the dark cloud that hung over the Jets’ head for the entire offseason and replaced it with some hope that they may have taken a step forward at the most important position on the offense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt39 Posted October 9, 2013 Share Posted October 9, 2013 When can we expect him to start throwing the diamond up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleedin Green Posted October 9, 2013 Share Posted October 9, 2013 Even over Manning, huh? Wow, go figure. I guess that one INT was the difference maker, but either way, good for Geno. Congrats to him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steveg Posted October 9, 2013 Author Share Posted October 9, 2013 Even over Manning, huh? Wow, go figure. I guess that one INT was the difference maker, but either way, good for Geno. Congrats to him. I guess Peyton could get the award every week, but Geno was the highest rated QB of the week who pulled off a big road upset under the Monday Night lights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klecko73isGod Posted October 9, 2013 Share Posted October 9, 2013 Even over Manning, huh? Wow, go figure. I guess that one INT was the difference maker, but either way, good for Geno. Congrats to him. I think the 80% completion rate tipped the scale. What's amazing is that even including the Tennessee horror show, Geno has completed 73% of his passes the last two weeks. I'm note sure you can accurately hang "inaccurate" on this kid as a legit criticism. He's completed more than 63% of his passes in three of his four games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flgreen Posted October 9, 2013 Share Posted October 9, 2013 Jets QB Mark Sanchez named AFC Offensive Player of the Week Jenny Vrentas/The Star-Ledger By Jenny Vrentas/The Star-Ledger Follow on Twitter on November 24, 2010 at 11:55 AM, updated November 24, 2010 at 12:01 PM Pinterest 0 Email mark-sanchez.jpg John O'Boyle / The Star-Ledger Mark Sanchez completed 22-of-38 passes for 315 yards and three touchdowns Sunday. Mark Sanchez, praised by his teammates and head coach alike this week, has been named the AFC's Offensive Player of the Week. The second-year quarterback led the Jets on an improbable comeback against the Texans in last week's 30-27 win, driving 72 yards in 45 seconds for a game-winning touchdown to receiver Santonio Holmes. The drive was buoyed by a 42-yard strike to Braylon Edwards, an impeccable throw by Sanchez. Sanchez completed 22-of-38 passes for 315 yards, three touchdowns and one interception. The 8-2 Jets face the 2-8 Bengals tomorrow. Sorry, The Devil made me do it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeC36 Posted October 9, 2013 Share Posted October 9, 2013 I think the 80% completion rate tipped the scale. What's amazing is that even including the Tennessee horror show, Geno has completed 73% of his passes the last two weeks. I'm note sure you can accurately hang "inaccurate" on this kid as a legit criticism. He's completed more than 63% of his passes in three of his four games. I agree. I was just looking at his stats and he has a 60 percent completion percentage with 1200 yards in Five weeks. Sure he has 8 interceptions, but I really cant complain about how he is playing right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CTM Posted October 9, 2013 Share Posted October 9, 2013 super bowel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T0mShane Posted October 9, 2013 Share Posted October 9, 2013 Where's bitonti? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T0mShane Posted October 9, 2013 Share Posted October 9, 2013 Where's bitonti? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRJETS Posted October 9, 2013 Share Posted October 9, 2013 Jets QB Mark Sanchez named AFC Offensive Player of the Week Jenny Vrentas/The Star-Ledger By Jenny Vrentas/The Star-Ledger Follow on Twitter on November 24, 2010 at 11:55 AM, updated November 24, 2010 at 12:01 PM Pinterest 0 Email mark-sanchez.jpg John O'Boyle / The Star-Ledger Mark Sanchez completed 22-of-38 passes for 315 yards and three touchdowns Sunday. Mark Sanchez, praised by his teammates and head coach alike this week, has been named the AFC's Offensive Player of the Week. The second-year quarterback led the Jets on an improbable comeback against the Texans in last week's 30-27 win, driving 72 yards in 45 seconds for a game-winning touchdown to receiver Santonio Holmes. The drive was buoyed by a 42-yard strike to Braylon Edwards, an impeccable throw by Sanchez. Sanchez completed 22-of-38 passes for 315 yards, three touchdowns and one interception. The 8-2 Jets face the 2-8 Bengals tomorrow. Sorry, The Devil made me do it Yeah but Geno did it in his first 5 game while Sanchez did it in his second year. I also noticed that even when Sanchez was light out he still couln't complete 60% of his passes. In that game he was 57%. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZachEY Posted October 9, 2013 Share Posted October 9, 2013 I think the 80% completion rate tipped the scale. What's amazing is that even including the Tennessee horror show, Geno has completed 73% of his passes the last two weeks. I'm note sure you can accurately hang "inaccurate" on this kid as a legit criticism. He's completed more than 63% of his passes in three of his four games. Not taking anything away from Geno, but I think the "lets not give it to manning EVERY week" tipped the scales more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZachEY Posted October 9, 2013 Share Posted October 9, 2013 Where's bitonti? Scouring the Jets roster for his next Vlad/Gholston/Drob? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbatesman Posted October 9, 2013 Share Posted October 9, 2013 Where's bitonti? I think he'll be back in full effect next week, unfortunately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt39 Posted October 9, 2013 Share Posted October 9, 2013 I think he'll be back in full effect next week, unfortunately. 8-8 will be very fun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HessStation Posted October 9, 2013 Share Posted October 9, 2013 Marty Mornhinweg is a big stud. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Crusher Posted October 9, 2013 Share Posted October 9, 2013 super bowel You called? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbatesman Posted October 9, 2013 Share Posted October 9, 2013 You called? LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stonehands Posted October 9, 2013 Share Posted October 9, 2013 I think the 80% completion rate tipped the scale. What's amazing is that even including the Tennessee horror show, Geno has completed 73% of his passes the last two weeks. I'm note sure you can accurately hang "inaccurate" on this kid as a legit criticism. He's completed more than 63% of his passes in three of his four games. The guy completed over 70% of his passes in college. Anyone who would call him inaccurate is just not paying attention. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kay_gee Posted October 9, 2013 Share Posted October 9, 2013 Where's bitonti? weeping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetsfan80 Posted October 9, 2013 Share Posted October 9, 2013 Jets QB Mark Sanchez named AFC Offensive Player of the Week Jenny Vrentas/The Star-Ledger By Jenny Vrentas/The Star-Ledger Follow on Twitter on November 24, 2010 at 11:55 AM, updated November 24, 2010 at 12:01 PM Pinterest 0 Email mark-sanchez.jpg John O'Boyle / The Star-Ledger Mark Sanchez completed 22-of-38 passes for 315 yards and three touchdowns Sunday. Mark Sanchez, praised by his teammates and head coach alike this week, has been named the AFC's Offensive Player of the Week. The second-year quarterback led the Jets on an improbable comeback against the Texans in last week's 30-27 win, driving 72 yards in 45 seconds for a game-winning touchdown to receiver Santonio Holmes. The drive was buoyed by a 42-yard strike to Braylon Edwards, an impeccable throw by Sanchez. Sanchez completed 22-of-38 passes for 315 yards, three touchdowns and one interception. The 8-2 Jets face the 2-8 Bengals tomorrow. Sorry, The Devil made me do it Yeah but Geno did it in his first 5 game while Sanchez did it in his second year. I also noticed that even when Sanchez was light out he still couln't complete 60% of his passes. In that game he was 57%. Damn you, ninja'ing me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JiFtheOracle Posted October 9, 2013 Share Posted October 9, 2013 Start Matt Simms Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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kay_gee Posted October 9, 2013 Share Posted October 9, 2013 Random pick i just stumbled across...but WTF? "we love our meal ticket!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stugotz81 Posted October 9, 2013 Share Posted October 9, 2013 "we love our meal ticket!" LMAO! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Irish Jet Posted October 9, 2013 Share Posted October 9, 2013 Random pick i just stumbled across...but WTF? The pic doesn't do the porn justice. These women are INSANE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCJETSFAN Posted October 9, 2013 Share Posted October 9, 2013 The guy completed over 70% of his passes in college. Anyone who would call him inaccurate is just not paying attention. Guys relax in college he threw alot of passes behind line of scrmiage and we run a west coast alot of short passes He has played well so far not great lets not think he's manning Brady luck or brees Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larz Posted October 9, 2013 Share Posted October 9, 2013 well this kinda puts the sanchez yelling at idzik thing in perspective, lol congrats geno Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villain The Foe Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 Posted by Josh Alper on October 9, 2013, 10:49 AM EDT What a difference a week makes for Geno Smith. At this time last week, all the talk about the Jets quarterback centered on whether or not the Jets would be forced to make a quarterback change at some point this season because of Smith’s proclivity for handing the ball over to the opposition. This week, he’s the AFC offensive player of the week.Smith didn’t fall victim to turnovers on Monday night against the Falcons, avoiding them entirely while completing 16-of-20 passes for 199 yards and three touchdowns in a 30-28 win that boosted the Jets to 3-2 on the season. Smith didn’t throw a touchdown pass to win the game, but he did complete four passes and scramble for a first down to set up Nick Folk’s second walk-off field goal of the regular season. Smith joins Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III as the only rookie quarterbacks in the last 20 years to win player of the week honors in the first five weeks of the regular season. It has been a roller coaster start to Smith’s NFL career as he’s sandwiched a pair of dismal performances in the team’s losses between three wins that saw the Jets take the lead for good in the fourth quarter thanks in large part to Smith’s efforts. Those high points have lifted the dark cloud that hung over the Jets’ head for the entire offseason and replaced it with some hope that they may have taken a step forward at the most important position on the offense. Congratulations Brian Winters! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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