The Jets’ offense is playing some its best football of the season. There is finally more balance in the their attack and that has a lot to do with Brian Schottenheimer, Rex Ryan and Mark Sanchez working better together.

This trio is now on the same page. Ryan’s involvement in the offense resulted in a scaled back passing attack. Schottenehimer is designing game plans that are not only in sync with his head coach’s philosophy but are more creative and opponent-specific.

The Jets’ blowout of Cincinnati two weeks ago and its tough playoff win on the road last week have this team believing in itself. In an unusual turn, it has been the Jets’ offense that has gotten much of the attention recently.

Brian Schottenheimer had perhaps his two best games as a Jet and did a great job of playing calling and game planning against the Bengals. Just as important, Schottenheimer and Sanchez seem to be much more in sync now and the rookie’s play has improved as a result.

With the Jets’ pasting of the Bengals last Sunday night, Jets Nation knew Cincinnati would be seeking revenge and would come out fired up in the rematch. Indeed, the Jets had to withstand an early assault but they hung tough and pulled out a gritty 24-14 victory.

For the Jets, it was their young players who took center stage. Rookies Mark Sanchez and Shonn Greene made big plays along with second year TE Dustin Keller who finally made his presence felt after being invisible for five games.

Jay Feely
Each week I continue to be more impressed with Jay Feely. He is not your average place kicker.

His performance in the second Miami game was exceptional. Not only did he nail a 55-yard FG, he stuck his nose right into the action on kick coverage and put two good hits on Ted Ginn.

Against Cincinnati, Feely stepped in for punter Steve Weatherford and did a yeoman’s job. On seven punts he averaged 31.4 yards and placed three balls inside the Bengal’s 20-yard line and a fourth right was downed at their 20. That’s pretty good for a last minute fill-in!

It is hard to imagine a more prideful moment for Jets fans. Playing in a huge game in front of a national audience with their season hanging in the balance, Gang Green turned in one of the most dominating performances in the franchise’s history.

Now a new season begins and every participant gets a clean slate. Fortunately for the Jets, they happen to be one of the hottest teams entering the postseason. They have now won five of their last six and are playing with a ton of confidence.

Confident yes but not overconfident.