Manning hasn’t been the same quarterback this year against pressure from the secondary, and the high percentage of off-target throws should work in the Jets’ favor.
Joseph Addai returned to action two week ago after an eight-game layoff with a neck injury. As important as he is in the run game, he may be even more important in this game in picking up those blitzers.
“Pass protection is at a premium when you’re playing an aggressive defense, a team that likes to blitz, which they do,” Manning said. “Up-front, tight ends, but certainly when talking about the running backs that is critical. Joe is excellent at it. He is a big, physical guy. That’s what we think is special about him is that he is a physical guy that can pass protect, yet can run routes and get open.
Add The Sports Daily to your Google News Feed!
