The New York Jets thought they had improved their team most when they plucked Brett Favre from the Green Bay Packers.
As it has turned out so far, the Jets received the biggest boost from an overlooked trade with the Carolina Panthers.
Newcomer defensive lineman Kris Jenkins continued his strong season with the first two-sack game of his career in the Sunday’s crucial 26-17 victory over the Buffalo Bills.
Jenkins, 29, also pressured Bills quarterback Trent Edwards into throwing a game-changing interception that Abram Elam returned for a 92-yard touchdown.
‘He’s a beast. He’s tough to handle,’ Jets coach Eric Mangini said. ‘He plays with very good technique and he’s able to control the gap.’
Jenkins also limited the Bills to 30 rushing yards on 17 carries. Even star running back Marshawn Lynch had no answer for the three-time Pro Bowler, logging a season-low 16 yards on nine attempts.
As the Jets continue to figure out their identity, they should focus on how Jenkins’ impact has them sitting at 5-3 entering this week’s game against the St Louis Rams – even with Favre scrambling for answers.
Jenkins refuses to take all the credit as a team leader, though.
‘Favre and I have 10 other team-mates on the field,’ Jenkins said. ‘I can’t do it all myself and he can’t do it all himself.’
Jenkins has recorded 27 tackles, three sacks, and is well on his way toward breaking his career highs in both categories.
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