what will be the most intriguing game on fox football?”
MLB on Fox has three games again this week. The most intriguing story lines this week are about the wild card chase. The Red Sox and Rangers are separated by three games for the playoffs. With them playing at the same time (but not playing each other) it will be intriguing to see if the rangers will be able to close that gap. For the game in the NL the Giants are one game back in the wild card. With a good showing against the Brewers they could end the weekend either tied or ahead of the Rockies. Side note about last weeks comments that Fox’s ratings might be cannibalized by college football. If the football games this Saturday are as bad as the Boise State Oregon game last night (although not likely with Ok St. Georgia game in the same window) I think Fox will be quite pleased when they see their ratings.
For one game at least, Jets coach Rex Ryan and his team backed up their talk tough with bold action. And quarterback Mark Sanchez looked anything like a rookie. Sanchez completed 18 of 31 passes for 272 yards one touchdown and one interception and the defense put the Texans’ potent offense on lockdown in a 24-7 victory over the Houston Texans in Ryan’s coaching debut at Reliant Stadium. RB Thomas Jones also had a big day, finishing with 102 yards and two touchdowns on 19 carries. Sanchez led the Jets on scoring drives of 68, 78, 80 and 87 yards in his NFL debut. He showed poise and decision-making beyond his years. The Jets defense held the Texans to 183 yards total offense. All-world wide receiver Andre Johnson had just one catch for seven yards through three quarters. The Jets built a 10-0 lead at the half as Sanchez led two impressive scoring drives and the defense was lights out, led by linebacker Bart Scott. Sanchez completed 11 of 20 passes for 154 yards and a 30-yard touchdown t
