Blog 12: Jets defeat Titans for their 3rd win in a row

The New York Jets head into Metlife fresh off two consecutive wins against the struggling Tennessee Titans led by rookie QB Marcus Mariota. Jets QB Ryan Fitzpatrick threw three touchdown passes while their notorious defense brought pressure to Mariota all day causing a 30-8 win for the men in green. The Jets get their 3rd consecutive win in a row for the first time since 2011. Wide Receivers Brandon Marshall and Eric Decker had big days as well hauling in one touchdown each for Gang Green. Bilal Powell also had a day hauling in a touchdown pass from QB Fitzpatrick. It was his second consecutive touchdown as he caught a screen pass that he took for 6 last week against the Giants. Fitzpatrick, who has set a single-season career high with 25 touchdown throws, finished 21 of 36 for 263 yards. RB Chris Ivory ran for 101 yards on 22 carries and backup kicker Randy Bullock knocked in 3 field goals. Star defensive end Mohammed Wilkerson recorded 3 sacks on QB Marcus Mariota. Rookie CB Buster Skrine showed some signs of greatness as he intercepted Mariota early in the second quarter. It was a Jet shutout until late in the 3rd quarter where the Titans ran a trick play where Mariota was lined up as a receiver and WR Antonio Andrews threw him a 41 yard touchdown for Mariota's first reception of the year which is pretty impressive considering he is a QB. The Titans then connect on a 2 point conversion making the final score 30-8 New York Jets. This was a huge win for the Jets as they stay alive in the AFC playoff race.