On a rainy Sunday night in New Jersey, the New York Jets hold a 17-7 lead over the Cincinnati Bengals at halftime. A 10-play, 99-yard drive highlighted the end of the second quarter. Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez connected with Plaxico Burress for a 26-yard touchdown pass. The extra point put the Jets up by 10.
Bengals Vs. Jets Score: Plaxico Burress Highlights New York’s 17-7 Halftime Lead
Burress finished the half with 66 yards on three receptions. Tight end Dustin Keller came up with two key receptions on that final drive by the Jets, including a 43-yard catch on the second play of the drive. Sanchez went 12-of-20 for 173 yards and two touchdown passes, the other a 16-yard pass to Santonio Holmes in the first quarter.
Cincinnati rookie quarterback Andy Dalton had his troubles, throwing two interceptions. However, he was able to set up a one-yard touchdown run by Brian Leonard early in the second quarter. Leonard had a 33-yard reception as well.
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