Fullback Collin Mooney took a pass and rumbled for over 50 yards on the first drive, which ended with a TD run by Terron Ward.
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Bowles’ special teams gave up a 59-yard punt return to Devin Hester later in the quarter to set up a short field and a second score on third-and-goal.
Fans should expect to see a bit more of Ryan Fitzpatrick tonight now that he’s had a full week’s practice with the first team offense, and should get a better feel for the Harvard man’s ability to command this offense in the absence of Geno Smith.
Ryan was 6 of 6 with a TD pass to Julio Jones in his one series with the starters last week against Tennessee.
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In the Jets’ second preseason game of 2015, first-round draft pick Leonard Williams blew past what appeared to be a busted blocking assignment by Falcons guard James Stone and sacked quarterback T.J. Yates in the end zone.
The 6-foot-2, 229-pounder enters his fifth season in the league with nine starts under his belt, but he did little to suggest that he’s a starting-caliber player last week.
Matt Ryan picked up where he left off last week, completing 4 of 5 passes for 75 yards and one touchdown. The Jets (1-1) still have one more dress rehearsal for the starters – next week against the New York Giants – before they shift into regular-season mode. They’ve been hurting at the running back position for a while and Ivory looks focused at this point. No gassers needed. He’ll get another chance to prove his skills against an aggressive Falcons front that features several first-rounds picks in Vic Beasley, Tyson Jackson and Adrian Clayborn. His path to a roster spot likely depends on whether or not he can improve here. His fumble recovery for a touchdown puts the icing on the cake.
From miscommunication that led to busted coverages to head-scratching penalties, there were enough gaffes that should prompt some level of concern. He could potentially add some impact to the defense after two years in the shadows, spending much of professional career on the practice squad. With offensive coordinator Chan Gailey opening up the passing game, the first drive of the night stalled on the Jets 41 before drives of three plays for six yards, seven plays for 17 yards, three plays for eight yards and four plays for 16 yards. Marshall caught four passes for 62 yards.
On the other side of the ball the Jets defense will look to redeem themselves by tightening up in the run game.
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Decker and Fitzpatrick have two preseason games to get on the same page.
