2 weeks Ago
The New York Jets put a horror Week 1 performance against the San Francisco 49ers behind them and bounced back with a 24-17 win over the Tennessee Titans. The Jets' performance wasn't smooth, however it was just the second game of the season, but there were positive signs, such as rookie running back Braelon Allen having a standout day. Allen showcased his talents in both the run and pass game for Nathaniel Hackett, getting a rushing and receiving touchdown to help power the Jets to their first win of the season.
“I think it's very important for us, kind of get the ball rolling a little bit," Allen said on getting that first win. "Obviously, tough one last week, so you know to come back, on the road, and it feels great.” © Andrew Nelles / The Tennessean / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images For Allen, Sunday was a performance that Jets fans would have been hoping to see regularly, as he totaled 33 rush yards and a touchdown whiel having two receptions for 23 yards and a touchdown.
In what was just his second game, and being on the road, things can be a little tough, but Allen revealed that Aaron Rodgers and the offensive line made things easy. “Honestly, it was super easy for me,” Allen said. “We have an elite o-line, elite quarterback that was able to make adjustments to get me in the end zone.
So, can't thank the guys up front and number eight enough, excited to keep building." Related: Jets Locker Room Emotional Response to Jermaine Johnson's Potential Season-Ending Injury So after the Week 1 debacle, the Jets have gotten a foothold in the season and can now look ahead to their home opener against the New England Patriots, with Allen perhaps becoming a bigger part of the offense than originally thought..
