For the first time since the Bill Parcells Era, the Jets will be playing in the AFC Championship Game this afternoon in Indianapolis. It might not be fair to call this one a rematch of the Week 16 battle between the Jets and Colts. That’s because the Colts took their starters out in the third quarter of that game. That’s unlikely to happen today.
It’s Peyton Manning, Reggie Wayne, Dallas Clark, and Joseph Addai against the league’s No. 1 defense. It’s Darrelle Revis, the NFL’s best defensive player, against Manning, the NFL’s best offensive player. It’s the league’s top rushing attack, New York’s Thomas Jones and Shonn Greene. It’s a stellar Jets’ offensive line. It’s first year head coaches, Rex Ryan and Jim Caldwell, guiding their teams to the championship game. It’s a chance to go to the Super Bowl.
Amazing how I can go back and forth on this one. You have to give the Jets a chance given how hot, and confident, they are. And how can you bet against the league’s top defense and rushing attack. But then again, this is Peyton Manning we’re talking about, and I refuse to bet against him.
Jets’ fans should enjoy this, as unexpected as it’s been. Who knows when it will happen again.
Colts 21, Jets 20
