Jets Capitalize on Pats' Miscues

Bill Belichick did some unconventional things today that cost the Patriots the game today.  First, he won the coin toss and decided to defer the ball.  The Patriots offense has been unstoppable all season, especially in Foxboro, having put up 45 points on the Jets just a few weeks ago.  If you're Belichick, why would you not put your offense on the field right away and score first?  Second, Belichick decided to fake punt down seven to three with a minute left in the first half knowing that he would get the ball to start the second half.  That play made little to no sense, as it wasn't worth the risk of not making the first down and giving the Jets great field position to put more points on the board before the end of the first half. That's exactly what the Jets did, as Sanchez capitalized on the Patriots late Christmas gift with a fifteen yard touchdown pass to Braylon Edwards.   Third, the Patriots went for a two point conversation way too early in the game, down 19 - 9 with thirteen seconds left in the third quarter. Even Phil Simms thought it was too soon to go for two points, as there was still an entire quarter left to play. Fourth, the Patriots first drive of the fourth quarter took almost eight minutes, as they ran it eight times and got zero points.  There was no sense of urgency or tempo to Brady's offense on that extended drive, which ate up too much clock to come away with no points.  Fifth, the Patriots second drive of the fourth quarter was mismanaged, as the the Pats needed to get that field goal kick off before the two minute warning to preserve precious time.  Finally, Bill Belichick needs to stop wearing those ridiculous hoodies in freezing cold temperatures. It doesn't make him look tough, it only makes him look like a college student pulling all-nighters. Maybe if he dressed a little warmer, he would have made better decisions that put his team in a better position to win on Sunday.