Sunday’s Eagles-Jets game was more than just a battle on the field, it was also a battle in the stands between two fan bases that loved to spell their team names.
Was the wife of New York Jet Antonio Cromati pulled over for "driving black" in Madison, as she claims? Actually, police say, Terricka Cromartie was pulled over for using her cell phone and having tinted windows.
The Philadelphia Eagles got their first win of the season by holding on to beat the New York Jets 24-17 yesterday. Philadelphia's Sam Bradford threw a TD pass to Ryan Mathews, who also rushed for 108 yards while starting in place of the injured DeMarco Murray.
Darrelle Revis picked off one pass, recovered two fumbles and helped the suddenly opportunistic Jets defense come up with five turnovers again Monday night to help New York pull away for a 20-7 victory at Indianapolis.
EAST RUTHERFORD (AP) -- Ryan Fitzpatrick threw two touchdown passes and Chris Ivory ran for two scores, giving the Jets a 31-10 victory over the Cleveland Browns to open the season Sunday.
Tim Tebow threw two touchdown passes and an interception in his final opportunity to make Philadelphia's roster, and the Eagles fell to the New York Jets 24-18 in the teams' preseason finale Thursday night.
EAST RUTHERFORD (AP) -- Quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick threw two touchdown passes and Antonio Cromartie scored on a 59-yard interception return in the waning seconds of the first half in a 28-18 win over the Giants Saturday in the annual preseason game for the New York bragging rights.
Matt Ryan was sharp for the second straight preseason game, leading Atlanta to touchdowns in both of his offensive series in the Falcons' 30-22 loss to the New York Jets last night.