FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – Any questions about whether Ty Law would play just two days after signing with the Jets were answered quickly last night.
The 34-year-old cornerback made his first appearance on the second defensive play of the night against New England. Law was signed on Tuesday, but coach Eric Mangini wasted no time having him to defend Randy Moss for much of the night. Law, who last played for the Chiefs last December against the Jets, showed no signs of rust, staying with Moss, who did not have a catch in the first half.
Law was victimized on the final play of regulation when Matt Cassel hit Moss with a 16-yard touchdown to tie the game and force overtime, though Law had good coverage on the play.
“It feels good,” Law said after the Jets’ 34-31 overtime victory. “I played a little bit more than I anticipated. A little rusty, but it feels good to get a win. I made it a little bit harder for us, but it’s good. I think it’s going to build a little character. That one’s kind of sticking in my mind a little bit. It was a great throw, a great catch. It’s one of those plays I’ve got to make the next go-round.”
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Leon Washington‘s 92-yard kickoff return in the second quarter was his first of the season and fourth of his career, a franchise record. The kickoff return for a touchdown was the 11th by the Jets since 2001, the most in the NFL.
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Kicker Mike Nugent remained on the inactive list with Mangini opting for Jay Feely, who has kicked in every game since Week 2 . . . WR Brad Smith ran for 17 yards on a direct snap in the first quarter. On the play, Brett Favre lined up as a receiver and motioned with his hand like he was open for a pass . . . The Jets have scored on their opening drive in five straight games.