Embattled quarterback Mark Sanchez threw efficiently for 178 yards and a touchdown as the New York Jets (4-6) got back in the win column with a 27 – 13 victory at St. Louis (3-6-1) Sunday afternoon.
The win was the first for the Jets since a 35–9 drubbing of the Colts on October 14.
“It’s great to get a win. I’m happy for the guys,” said Rex Ryan, according to a report on the team’s website. “We needed a win in the worst way.”
In snapping the three-game losing streak, the Jets just out-gained the Rams 289 to 281 in total yards but were turnover-free while forcing three St. Louis turnovers—which the Jets converted into 14 points.
Safety Laron Landry had a big day, leading the Jets with eight tackles while forcing a Daryl Richardson fumble early in the fourth quarter, with the Jets ahead 20–7. Seven plays later Bilal Powell ran it in from 11 yards out to put the game out of reach.
