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Pats Live Up to Hype vs. Jets

Pre-season favorites make statement, routing Jets 38-14

By Kevin Spak,  Newser Staff

Posted Sep 9, 2007 5:25 PM CDT
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(Newser) – The Pats showed why Vegas ranks them #1 by stomping the Jets 38-14 today, the AP reports. Randy Moss reclaimed his elite status by hauling in 9 passes for 183 yards, and Tom Brady shone, passing 22-of-28 and firing for 3 touchdowns on 297 yards. But the highlight of the day was Ellis Hobbs racing for a record-breaking 108-yard kickoff return.

Chad Pennington gave Jets fans a scare by taking a hard hit and limping off the field in pain. Some cheered Pennington’s replacement, Kellen Clemens, but Pennington returned a series later to silence doubters with a touchdown drive. He threw for 167 yards and two touchdowns, both to Laveranues Coles. Hobbs’ run-back broke the 106-yard record for longest kickoff return, held by 3 players.

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, right, passes the ball against the New York Jets during first-quarter NFL football Sunday, Sept. 9, 2007, at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, right, passes the ball against the New York Jets during first-quarter NFL football Sunday, Sept. 9, 2007, at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill...   (Associated Press)
New England Patriots' Laurence Maroney (39) carries the football as New York Jets' Kerry Rhodes(25) tries to make the tackle during first quarter football action in East Rutherford, N.J., Sunday, Sept. 9, 2007. (AP Photo/Mel Evans)
New England Patriots' Laurence Maroney (39) carries the football as New York Jets' Kerry Rhodes(25) tries to make the tackle during first quarter football action in East Rutherford, N.J., Sunday, Sept....   (Associated Press)
New York Jets' quarterback Chad Pennington (10) throws a first quarter pass under pressure from New England Patriots' Mike Vrabel as Jets' Nick Mangold (74) defends duiring NFL football action in East Rutherford, N.J., Sunday, Sept. 9, 2007. (AP Photo/Mel Evans)
New York Jets' quarterback Chad Pennington (10) throws a first quarter pass under pressure from New England Patriots' Mike Vrabel as Jets' Nick Mangold (74) defends duiring NFL football action in East...   (Associated Press)
New England Patriots' Ellis Hobbs celebrates after returning the opening kickoff of the second half for a touchdown against the New York Jets duiring NFL football action in East Rutherford, N.J., Sunday, Sept. 9, 2007. Patriots won, 38-14. (AP Photo/Mel Evans)
New England Patriots' Ellis Hobbs celebrates after returning the opening kickoff of the second half for a touchdown against the New York Jets duiring NFL football action in East Rutherford, N.J., Sunday,...   (Associated Press)
New England Patriots' Tedy Bruschi (54) flies througfh the air as he and teammate Jarvis Green (97) tackle New York Jets' Leon Washington duiring second quarter NFL football action in East Rutherford, N.J., Sunday,Sept. 9, 2007. (AP Photo/Mel Evans)
New England Patriots' Tedy Bruschi (54) flies througfh the air as he and teammate Jarvis Green (97) tackle New York Jets' Leon Washington duiring second quarter NFL football action in East Rutherford,...   (Associated Press)
New England Patriots running back Sammy Morris, left foreground, breaks away from New York Jets safety Kerry Rhodes during first quarter NFL football Sunday, Sept. 9, 2007 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New England Patriots running back Sammy Morris, left foreground, breaks away from New York Jets safety Kerry Rhodes during first quarter NFL football Sunday, Sept. 9, 2007 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford,...   (Associated Press)
New England Patriots wide receiver Wes Welker (83) jumps onto center Dan Koppen and tackle Nick Kaczur after scoring against the New York Jets during first quarter NFL football Sunday, Sept. 9, 2007, at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New England Patriots wide receiver Wes Welker (83) jumps onto center Dan Koppen and tackle Nick Kaczur after scoring against the New York Jets during first quarter NFL football Sunday, Sept. 9, 2007,...   (Associated Press)
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, right, throws a pass during second-quarter NFL football against the New York Jets, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2007 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. Brady completed 22 of 28 attempts for 297 yards and three touchdowns as the Patriots beat the Jets, 38-14....
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, right, throws a pass during second-quarter NFL football against the New York Jets, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2007 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. Brady completed...   (Associated Press)
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