Jets-Broncos: New York Must Step Up Where Denver Excels

The New York Jets and Denver Broncos haven't faced one another very often in recent years, but please believe there's still a very strong sense of animosity for the ponies. Perhaps it's more on the behalf of Jets' fans, but it certainly does exist. The last time the Jets and Broncos faced off, Denver shut out the Jets at Mile High Stadium with a score of 27-0. Jake Plummer was quarterback, and the Jets ran through three different ones. That season was a dark one for New York with the QB carousel spiraling out of control. It was the last year of the Herman Edwards Ages, and what would ultimately usher in the football renaissance New York is experiencing now. The last time the New York Jets were as competitive and dominant as they are now was 1998. Their road to the Super Bowl resulted in a dead end at Mile High when the Broncos bounced back from a 10-0 halftime deficit. Denver won the game 23-10. New York's success since then has been inconsistent, having been only one field goal away ... (link)