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Writers and editors from The New York Times will be providing live analysis during the Jets' game against the New England Patriots in Foxborough, Mass.

The defense Bill Belichick didn't want to put on the field a week ago kept the offense of the New York Jets off it Sunday.Leigh Bodden had three of the four interceptions thrown by Mark Sanchez and the New England Patriots defense allowed just one touchdown and 226 yards in a 31-14 win.

Revis expressed frustration with the Boston media yesterday about Moss and Bill Belichick's claim that he had safety help over the top and that is why Moss was held to 4 catches for 24 yards.

With just a couple of days separating the Jets from the most important game of their season, they're still sorting out their kickoff and punt returners for Sunday in New England.

But first, Rex said, "I got a new sponsor ... for obvious reasons." And with that the Jets head coach plunked a box of Kleenexes on his podium in the media room at the Atlantic Health Jets Training Center.

Calling a reverse and putting the Extra Point first: Is everyone comfortable with the idea that Rex Ryan cried in front of his team? Gary Myers of The Daily News isn't. He wrote: Rex Ryan needs to be the emotional rock of the Jets, a franchise in desperate need of stability and leadership.

Leon Washington said he isn't bothered he got hurt during a contract year, and the dynamic kick returner/running back is "reasonably optimistic" he'll be ready by opening weekend in 2010.

Rex Ryan's team is 4-4, and Sunday's game against the Jaguars will be a crucial juncture in its season.

CAfter a sluggish first-half performance that drew boos, the Jets picked it up. They converted 5 of 8 third-down opportunities in the final 30 minutes and marched 77 yards on 16 plays for a go-ahead touchdown.

New York Jets linebacker Vernon Gholston and kick returner Justin Miller are inactive for the team's game against the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Rex Ryan doesn't want to hear any more excuses regarding the 4-4 Jets. Fed up with his underachieving team, the coach ripped into them after a poor practice on Thursday, telling them it's time to step up.

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The New York Jets coach wasn't happy with his team's effort near the end of practice Thursday and let them know it.

New York Jets linebacker Vernon Gholston was listed as doubtful Friday for the team's game against the Jacksonville Jaguars because of a strained hamstring.

The New York Jets spent their bye week away from football. That's not surprising, a disappointing 1-4 finish to the first half of the season after starting the year 3-0, will make anyone want to forget about football.

The Jets conducted their third post-bye practice today -- the first open to the media -- and guess who wasn't practicing? OLB Vernon Gholston was out for an undisclosed reason, presumably an injury.

Ever wonder why there are so many missed tackles in the NFL? Maybe it's because the players don't practice it much.

Weird day today at the FloP. It almost felt like the end of the season, with players packing their bags.

Kerry Rhodes and the NY Jets haven't been bashful about their feelings regarding the Miami Dolphins.

Dolphins receiver Ted Ginn, Jr. looks back on his way to the first of his two kickoff return touchdowns Sunday against the Jets.