The Falcons offense didn’t arrive until the end of the fourth quarter, but it was still enough to beat the Jets 10-7.
The victory shouldn’t stand in the way of the Falcons continuing to search for better answers defensively.
Falcons QB Matt Ryan returned from a toe injury to complete 16 of 34 passes for 152 yards and the game-winning touchdown to TE Tony Gonzalez.
Falcons CB Brent Grimes picked off two passes and might be moving back up in the cornerback rotation.
Pat Yasinskas of ESPN.com wonders if it is time for the Falcons to change their offensive philosophy going forward.
A bobbled snap, a botched kick and a high snap led to three failed Jets field goal attempts.
Jets S Jim Leonhard lamented a dropped interception in the first half that could have been returned for a touchdown.
Said Jets S Kerry Rhodes, “It’s a microcosm of our year. We lose games that we shouldn’t lose.”
G Alan Faneca, RB Thomas Jones and CB Donald Strickland each picked up costly penalties that helped sink the Jets on Sunday.
Jets rookie Mark Sanchez admitted that “you can’t win like that as a quarterback” after he threw three interceptions.
