Another Distraction for Chargers Prior to Loss on Sunday
You would think that the players from San Diego Chargers would have learned their lesson about not getting involved from outside distractions during the season, but you would be wrong. Prior to the San Diego Chargers game vs. the New York Jets, Chargers wide-receiver, Vincent Jackson was pulled over by the police for playing his music too loud. Jackson was then handcuffed for a brief time and had his car impounded for having expired tags. Vincent Jackson was also cited for having a suspended license.
It is hard to believe that this could happen before the biggest game of the season for the Chargers. It is hard enough for a wide-receiver during a game to be handcuffed by New York Jets cornerback, Darrelle Revis. But, to have it happen by the police before a playoff game is unacceptable. You can only hope that Vincent Jackson has will finally learn his lesson, but only time will tell.
(Sources: Fox Sports, San Diego Union-Tribune)
Bengals kicked themselves out of the Playoffs and Jets Move On
When Cincinnati Bengals kicker, Shayne Graham, missed a late 28-yard field goal with 3:49 left in the game that basically ended the Bengals season. Down ten points, you need to make that field to give your team a chance to win, but it was not meant to be. The New York Jets beat the Bengals 24-14.
But, its was not just the kicking game that was the only issue for the Cincinnati Bengals. The Bengals had a hard time dealing with the tough defense by the New York Jets and the Jets rookie quarterback, Mark Sanchez. Mark Sanchez did not play like a rookie as he lead his team to victory. Sanchez threw for 182-yards and 1 touchdown. Also, the Jets defense put a lot of pressure on Bengals QB, Carson Palmer and sacked him 3 times. Chad Ochocinco was a non-factor for the Bengals. He was held in checked by Jets cornerback, Darrelle Revis.
In the end, the New York Jets just wanted it more and it showed on the field. Now, the New York Jets move on to the AFC Divisional round. And for the Cincinnati Bengals, they have to figure out what went wrong and get ready for next season.