Sept 3 in Jets History; Vinny's Tearful Return
Sept 3, 2015 5:45:13 GMT -5
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September 3, 2000
Vinny Testaverde returned to the field for the first time since rupturing his Achilles tendon in the first quarter of the 1999 opener. The Jets travelled to Lambeau Field to take on the Packers to start the 2000 season.
Curtis Martin rushed 30 times for 110 yards and 1 rushing TD. He also caught a 3 yard Testaverde TD pass with 3:30 left on the clock to give the Jets a 20-16 lead. Victor Green would seal the win for the Jets when he picked off a Brett Favre pass at the Jets 9 yard line with just over a minute left in the game.
It was an uneven performance for Testaverde who would complete 23 of 44 passes for 261 yards, including a beautiful 61 yard bomb to Dedric Ward that set up the Jets final touchdown. The Jets were dominant everywhere but on the scoreboard, possessing the ball for over 37 minutes and outgaining the Packers 379 yards to 211. They held Favre to only 152 yards on 14-34 passing. The Jets moved the ball well all afternoon, but too many drives stalled in Packers territory and the Jets settled for John Hall 4 FG attempts, 2 were missed.
After the game, Vinny’s emotions got the better of him and he wept as he left the field. “I felt kind of silly bawling in front of my teammates,” said Testaverde. “I’m just trying to do my job out there and be a leader on this team. A lot of guys made big plays today.”
The game also was Al Groh’s first regular season game as head coach of the Jets after taking over for Bill Parcells.
Vinny Testaverde returned to the field for the first time since rupturing his Achilles tendon in the first quarter of the 1999 opener. The Jets travelled to Lambeau Field to take on the Packers to start the 2000 season.
Curtis Martin rushed 30 times for 110 yards and 1 rushing TD. He also caught a 3 yard Testaverde TD pass with 3:30 left on the clock to give the Jets a 20-16 lead. Victor Green would seal the win for the Jets when he picked off a Brett Favre pass at the Jets 9 yard line with just over a minute left in the game.
It was an uneven performance for Testaverde who would complete 23 of 44 passes for 261 yards, including a beautiful 61 yard bomb to Dedric Ward that set up the Jets final touchdown. The Jets were dominant everywhere but on the scoreboard, possessing the ball for over 37 minutes and outgaining the Packers 379 yards to 211. They held Favre to only 152 yards on 14-34 passing. The Jets moved the ball well all afternoon, but too many drives stalled in Packers territory and the Jets settled for John Hall 4 FG attempts, 2 were missed.
After the game, Vinny’s emotions got the better of him and he wept as he left the field. “I felt kind of silly bawling in front of my teammates,” said Testaverde. “I’m just trying to do my job out there and be a leader on this team. A lot of guys made big plays today.”
The game also was Al Groh’s first regular season game as head coach of the Jets after taking over for Bill Parcells.
