slats Posted November 10, 2010 Share Posted November 10, 2010 The Jets, coming off a mentally tough win in Detroit, and knowing that Cleveland has beaten NO and NE the last two weeks, should be paying attention this week. Against NO, Cleveland won with smoke & mirrors. NO held the ball 35 minutes, and outgained the Browns nearly 2-1 (394-210). The difference in the game was four Drew Brees interceptions, two of which David Bowens ran back for TD's. The Browns didn't turn it over once. But it was a completely different blueprint against the Pats. The turnovers were even at one, but Cleveland steamrolled them on the ground with Peyton Hillis gaining 184 yards. Colt McCoy completed 74% of his passes for 174 yards. They dominated the clock 38:08-21:52, yards 404-283, and the score reflected that domination. This is a game where the Jets just need to come in and play sound football. Nothing fancy, just sound. Don't turn the ball over, and on defense, contain Hillis. Wouldn't be surprised if the Jets employ a lot of zone this week, as Cleveland doesn't really have a #1 WR to cover. Their TE and RB are their leading receivers. I think we'll see more blitzing than we have lately to disrupt McCoy, who hasn't thrown a pick in two starts. He's due to throw one, and the Jets are due to collect one. The Browns defense is pretty stingy. They're only giving up 19.5 points/game. They're tough against the run where the Jets have struggled the last couple weeks, giving up 3.9 ypc and only one rushing TD all year. They're much more pedestrian against the pass, where they're allowing 240 yards/game, and have given up 15 TD's. This obviously does not play to the Jets' strengths at all. This one has dawgfight potential. Their offense should really not have any success against the Jets defense, but the Jets offense could have a rough time of it as well. Could be a field position game, where the Jets big strike ability comes in handy. Bottom line, a team with high flying post season hopes beats the Cleveland Browns. They're tough, but they're really not good yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shawn306 Posted November 10, 2010 Share Posted November 10, 2010 The Jets, coming off a mentally tough win in Detroit, and knowing that Cleveland has beaten NO and NE the last two weeks, should be paying attention this week. Against NO, Cleveland won with smoke & mirrors. NO held the ball 35 minutes, and outgained the Browns nearly 2-1 (394-210). The difference in the game was four Drew Brees interceptions, two of which David Bowens ran back for TD's. The Browns didn't turn it over once. But it was a completely different blueprint against the Pats. The turnovers were even at one, but Cleveland steamrolled them on the ground with Peyton Hillis gaining 184 yards. Colt McCoy completed 74% of his passes for 174 yards. They dominated the clock 38:08-21:52, yards 404-283, and the score reflected that domination. This is a game where the Jets just need to come in and play sound football. Nothing fancy, just sound. Don't turn the ball over, and on defense, contain Hillis. Wouldn't be surprised if the Jets employ a lot of zone this week, as Cleveland doesn't really have a #1 WR to cover. Their TE and RB are their leading receivers. I think we'll see more blitzing than we have lately to disrupt McCoy, who hasn't thrown a pick in two starts. He's due to throw one, and the Jets are due to collect one. The Browns defense is pretty stingy. They're only giving up 19.5 points/game. They're tough against the run where the Jets have struggled the last couple weeks, giving up 3.9 ypc and only one rushing TD all year. They're much more pedestrian against the pass, where they're allowing 240 yards/game, and have given up 15 TD's. This obviously does not play to the Jets' strengths at all. This one has dawgfight potential. Their offense should really not have any success against the Jets defense, but the Jets offense could have a rough time of it as well. Could be a field position game, where the Jets big strike ability comes in handy. Bottom line, a team with high flying post season hopes beats the Cleveland Browns. They're tough, but they're really not good yet. The Browns better have the Jets full attention this week. It will be interesting to me to see how the Browns D matches up against Schotty and the Jets O. Mangini knows what Schotty likes to do so I think he will be on to any shenanigans Schotty may pull. I think it might be a good week though to let Brad Smith throw from the Jets version of the Wildcat. The only time I have seen him do it was last year in the AFC Championship. The Jets will throw everything at McCoy this week and see how he handles it. If he can pick up the blitzes and hit the hot reciever then the Jets are going to have issues. To me this game comes down to who controls the Line of Scrimmage. Last week they Browns destroyed the Pats on the line. The team that runs the ball the best wins. Jets in a close one 21-18. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt39 Posted November 10, 2010 Share Posted November 10, 2010 It would be nice to see the Jets defense force some turnovers this week. Mccoy is due for a stinker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SenorGato Posted November 10, 2010 Share Posted November 10, 2010 Good post and summary of this week's opponent. The Jets D could make this game alot easier by turning on and forcing some turnovers. That offense just lacks playmakers...they're a scrappy bunch and the left side of the OL (Thomas/Steinbach/Mack) could go up against any unit in football, but after that there's no one single guy teams have to take out to neutralize their O. Also, since Rex is playing his brother we might see a fancy blitz or two. If the Browns try to play us straight up they won't win...I think Mangini is going to try some kind of trickery at some point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerryK Posted November 10, 2010 Share Posted November 10, 2010 Slats analysis is better than mine, but I'm nervous. Last week "stinks" nearly beat us. "tough, but not good" is better than "stinks". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nodimwithere Posted November 10, 2010 Share Posted November 10, 2010 We'd better realize that, except for an injury to their place kicker, the Lions would have beaten the Jets last week. I know it was in Detroit, but every team is dangerous. The Browns are no exception, and the Jets have to come in ready to play. No team is a pushover (except maybe Buffalo and Carolina). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pfilippone Posted November 10, 2010 Share Posted November 10, 2010 We'd better realize that, except for an injury to their place kicker, the Lions would have beaten the Jets last week. I know it was in Detroit, but every team is dangerous. The Browns are no exception, and the Jets have to come in ready to play. No team is a pushover (except maybe Buffalo and Carolina). I don't think that was the only reason we won. A lot of other things could have happened. We could have scored 2 TDs, or we could have gone for the 2 points after the one TD... I think it might be a good week though to let Brad Smith throw from the Jets version of the Wildcat. The only time I have seen him do it was last year in the AFC Championship. Brad threw a TD pass in the Buffalo game... I think that was the Wildcat or whatever it's called. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#27TheDominator Posted November 10, 2010 Share Posted November 10, 2010 Bottom line, a team with high flying post season hopes beats the Cleveland Browns. They're tough, but they're really not good yet. A team like the Pats? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LionelRichie Posted November 10, 2010 Share Posted November 10, 2010 Browns are 3-5 vs. opponents with a 42-23 combined record. Probably one of the toughest schedules in the league and they've basically been in every game. This is a great matchup of strength vs. strength - Cleveland wants to pound the ball and the Jets have the best rush defense in the NFL. If the Jets can keep CLE in 3rd and long, McCoy will eventually make a mistake. The key for the Jets is keeping the Browns in long yardage all day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AFJF Posted November 10, 2010 Share Posted November 10, 2010 If Peyton Hillis ran for 184 it should be interesting to see what Mendenhall does. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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