Tonight at 8:30 p.m. the New York Jets (2-2) will travel to Atlanta to face the struggling Falcons (1-3) in a game that is a near must-win for the Dirty Birds. The game will be televised on ESPN and can be live streamed here free. Falcons fans can hear the game on Star 94, while Jets fans can hear the action on 98.7 ESPN FM.
The Falcons are not used to being in pressure packed games this early in the season, but luckily have veterans to lean on in tough times. "You just don't panic," said wide receiver Roddy White, who has been severely limited by an ankle sprain this year. "You are what you earn in this league, so we're 1-3. You just go out there and correct the problems that you have and get ready for the next game. We know at 1/3 that we can't get back to .500 after one game."
Matt Ryan sounded a similar tune, showing concern for the poor start but also confidence that hard work will land them where they want to be. "Obviously, we're not where we want to be," said Ryan. "We've got to claw ourselves back to where we want to be. It's a long haul. There's still a long way to go."
Meanwhile, the Jets are coming off an ugly loss to the Tennesee Titans that featured myriad blunders by rookie quarterback Geno Smith. "It's just taking ownership to your mistakes and manning up," he said. "A lot falls on my shoulders as far as taking care of the ball, but that's something I have to do. No one wants to make those mistakes. It's something that has to stop now in order for us to progress and to get better as an offense and as a team."
Head coach Rex Ryan knows to throw Atlanta's record out the window and look at the talent they have. "They're big, fast. It's definitely going to be a huge challenge for us," Ryan said. "Playing on a Monday night with their crowd, we know it's going to be a very hostile environment."
Jets Injury Report:
|
CB |
Shoulder |
Full Participation in Practice |
Probable |
|
|
|
WR |
Foot |
Did Not Participate In Practice |
Out |
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CB |
Hamstring |
Did Not Participate In Practice |
Out |
|
|
TE |
Knee |
Did Not Participate In Practice |
Questionable |
|
|
|
QB |
Ankle |
Full Participation in Practice |
Probable |
|
LB |
Shoulder |
Full Participation in Practice |
Probable |
|
|
WR |
Knee |
Did Not Participate In Practice |
Questionable |
|
|
|
T |
Knee |
Did Not Participate In Practice |
Out |
|
S |
Finger |
Full Participation in Practice |
Probable |
|
|
G |
Elbow |
Full Participation in Practice |
Probable |
|
|
WR |
Concussion |
Full Participation in Practice |
Probable |
|
|
LB |
Ankle |
Full Participation in Practice |
Probable |
|
|
CB |
Hip |
Full Participation in Practice |
Probable |
|
|
DT |
Shoulder |
Full Participation in Practice |
Probable |
|
|
RB |
Hamstring |
Limited Participation in Practice |
Probable |
|
|
DT |
Back |
Full Participation in Practice |
Probable |
|
|
RB |
Hamstring |
Limited Participation in Practice |
Probable |
Falcons Injury Report:
|
WR |
Ankle |
Limited Participation in Practice |
Questionable |
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|
LB |
Knee |
Limited Participation in Practice |
Questionable |
|
|
CB |
Thigh |
Limited Participation in Practice |
Questionable |
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|
T |
Knee |
Out (Definitely Will Not Play) |
Out |
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|
DT |
Foot |
Full Participation in Practice |
Probable |
|
|
WR |
Knee |
Limited Participation in Practice |
Questionable |
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|
WR |
Ankle |
Full Participation in Practice |
Probable |
|
|
LB |
Ankle |
Out (Definitely Will Not Play) |
Out |
|
|
TE |
Knee |
Limited Participation in Practice |
Questionable |
|
|
RB |
Hamstring |
Did Not Participate In Practice |
Out |
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