Spectators kept piling into the one of the largest domed stadiums in the world which cost over $1 billion to build.
After talking the talk all week long, the New York Jets walked the walk.
After eight tries, the New York Jets led by Mark Sanchez finally beat Tom Brady and the New England Patriots at the Meadowlands.
The New York Giants (1–0) have a tough task this Sunday as they go on the road to face another NFC East Divisional rival, the Dallas Cowboys (1–0).
With the excitement of the week one victory in the rear view mirror for the Jets rookie head coach and QB, the focus all week has been how to stop one of the best head coaches and quarterbacks in the league.
Brady threw two touchdown passes to tight end Benjamin Watson in a span of 66 seconds in their 2009 opener.
The New York Giants opened the 2009 season with a 23–17 victory over their NFC East rival Washington Redskins in front of a capacity crowd at Giants Stadium on Sunday.
While all eyes were on rookie Jets QB Mark Sanchez, it was the Jets defense that stole the show.
Prior to Week 3 of the preseason, the New York Jets’ biggest off-season question was answered—rookie Mark Sanchez was named the starting quarterback.
Week 1 of the college football season was nothing short of spectacular. BYU (9) shook up the polls jumping up 12 spots with their upset win over Oklahoma (13). Big Ten teams Ohio State (8) and Iowa both squeaked by.