Jets Get First Win

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) -- Chad Pennington stepped into the end zone, spiked the football and then pumped his fist and bumped chests with some teammates. A week after watching from the sideline, the New York Jets quarterback let out all his emotions as he accounted for his third touchdown in Sunday's 31-28 victory over the Miami Dolphins. "Anytime you get into the end zone, it's always a thrill," Pennington said with a big grin. Pennington showed his injured right ankle was feeling a lot better by throwing two touchdown passes and running for another. Pennington was injured in the opener against New England, and backup Kellen Clemens started in his place last Sunday at Baltimore. Clemens had an impressive fourth quarter that left some fans hoping he would see more action soon. Pennington showed this is still his team, going 15-of-22 for 124 yards and moving the offense efficiently. "He's the ultimate competitor," tight end Chris Baker said. Leon Washington returned a kickoff 98 yards for a score, and Thomas Jones had his first big game for the Jets (1-2) by rushing for 110 yards on 25 carries. Ronnie Brown scored on a 22-yard pass from Trent Green with 1:15 left to pull the Dolphins within three points. After Baker was called for batting the ball forward out of bounds on an onside kick attempt to give Miami another opportunity, Eric Smith recovered the ensuing kick to seal the win for the Jets.

P.S. Not to brag, but I did call Thomas Jones' breakout game.