Texans drop season opener to Jets 24-7

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Texans drop season opener to Jets 24-7

Story Created: Sep 13, 2009 at 9:51 PM CST

Story Updated: Sep 14, 2009 at 3:57 PM CST

 HOUSTON (AP) - Mark Sanchez threw for 272 yards and a touchdown
in his NFL debut, Thomas Jones scored twice, and the New York Jets
shut down Houston's high-powered offense in a 24-7 win Sunday.
      It was easy to see Rex Ryan's stamp on this defense in his first
game as Jets head coach after leading the Ravens' stingy unit for
the past several years.
      Sanchez, the fifth overall pick in the draft, was poised and
confident from the start, often evading the rush to complete key
passes. He completed at least three passes as he was being knocked
down.
      His first NFL touchdown came in the second quarter when he found
Chansi Stuckey wide open on a 30-yard reception to put the Jets up
10-3.

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