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Tank This! Jets Victory over Falcons Ends Tank-a-thon Talk

 Say good bye to all the "tank" talk for the New York Jets.

The Jets defeated the Atlanta Falcons 27-24 on Sunday, capturing their third victory of the year, all but assuring they won't end up with a top 3 pick in the NFL Draft. 

While that is clearly going to upset half the fan base who is obsessed with Fernando Mendoza and the number 1 pick, the fact is this: NOBODY TANKS! 


NOBODY! 

 The only way a team can build a culture and establish a foundation for success is to win games and find out which players are going to give the franchise an opportunity to succeed in future years. The Jets are doing that by winning games! They have now won three of their last five. 

And already a trio of young receivers are making a case to be part of the solution. Ad Mitchell (eight catches 102 yards and a touchdown),  John Metchi III, and rookie tight end Mason Taylor all played well in the Jets victory. It helps when the quarterback can actually throw the ball accurately as is the case with efficient veteran Tyrod Taylor now leading the cause.

Special teams was truly special for the Jets. Quinten Stiggers got a huge block that led to a Jets touchdown; Isiah Williams had an 83-yard kick return to set up a field goal that tied the game at 17 in the fourth quarter, and of course, veteran Nick Folk nailed the 56-yard game winner. 

The Jets are 3-9, and have a shot to put the Miami Dolphins and their razor thin playoff hopes on ice this Sunday. 

 

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