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New York Jets Darrelle Revis Interception Return for Touchdown Against the Carolina Panthers

The first of four interceptions hauled in by the Jets suffocating defense against Jake Delhomme was a lucky bounce, and that is probably the understatement of the year. On 3rd down during the Carolina Panthers opening drive the pass hit Steve Smith in the calf and deflected right into Darrelle Revis open arms. A pick six put the Jets on the board and set the tone for the football game.

Mark Sanchez played better by not turning the ball over and the offense wasn’t flashy but was efficient enough to let the defense dictate the game. Revis would add another interception and Kerry Rhodes finally stepped up by intercepting two passes of his own.

On Thursday the Jets travel north to play the Buffalo Bills who are coming off a win against Miami. The Jets are now 5-6 so their playoff hopes are based on the slim shot of winning all of their remaining games to finish 10-6.

2009 NFL season starts today with the defending Superbowl Champion Pittsburgh Steelers playing the Tennessee Titans. The New York Football Jets open their season on Sunday at the Houston Texans.

Football Jets would like to make some fearless predictions that hopefully won’t be so wrong I will still have some credibility left after the season.

In the AFC, the Pittsburgh Steelers, New England Patriots, San Diego Chargers and the Indianapolis Colts appear to be the teams on top of their respective divisions come playoff time. For the wild card, the New York Jets will join the Tennessee Titans.

In the NFC, the New York Giants, Minnesota Vikings, Arizona Cardinals, and the New Orleans Saints are my season predictions for winning their respective divisions. Joining them in the playoffs I predict will be wild card teams the Philadelphia Eagles and the Chicago Bears.

That leaves out some serious contenders like the Seattle Seahawks, Dallas Cowboys, Atlanta Falcons, Carolina Panthers, Green Bay Packers, Houston Texans, Baltimore Ravens and the Miami Dolphins.

Playoff predictions are tough, but lets go with the San Diego Chargers upsetting the Pittsburgh Steelers after beating the New England Patriots and the New York Jets rolling over the Indianapolis Colts after beating the Tennessee Titans. The New York Jets would have to win another difficult road game in San Diego, but beating the Chargers in the playoffs is something the Jets have done before.

In the NFC, the New York Giants take out the Arizona Cardinals before losing to the Minnesota Vikings. The New Orleans Saints offense takes out the Chicago Bears defense and then shocks the world with a win in Philadelphia. The Vikings prove to strong for the Saints on both sides of the ball and advance to the Superbowl.

Minnesota Vikings verse the New York Jets. In an amazing year for rookie quarterback Mark Sanchez, the New York Jets somehow pull out a victory over Brett Favre and company in one of the greatest Superbowls in history.