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| David J. Phillip / Associated Press |
| Mark Sanchez finished 18 of 31 for 272 yards with a TD and an interception in his regular-season debut. |
It was over when ...
Thomas Jones went untouched over the right side for a 38-yard touchdown run, his second of the game. Jay Feely's extra point gave the Jets a 24-7 fourth-quarter lead.
Game ball
The Jets' Darelle Revis is on the verge of becoming an elite corner and showed why Sunday by making Andre Johnson a complete non-factor. Revis held Johnson -- the league's reigning receptions leader -- to four catches for 35 yards, including just one reception in the first half.
Key stat
Rex Ryan said the Jets were going to win games with a powerful running game and a smothering defense, and that was the Jets' exact recipe against the Texans. Ryan's crew totaled more yards rushing (190) than the Texans had in total offense (183).
Noteworthy
Jets RB Jones gained 107 yards in 20 carries and scored two touchdowns. ... The Jets and Texans combined for 16 penalties for 117 yards, four fumbles and two interceptions.
