Atlanta Falcons – New York Jets: NFL, 13. Spieltag
Anpfiff: 3. Dezember – 19 Uhr CET
Spielort: MetLife Stadium, New Jersey
Die Ausgangslage:
Mit dem Schlüsselsieg gegen den Erzrivalen, die New Orleans Saints, am vergangenen Sonntag übernahmen die Atlanta Falcons (5-6) die Führung in der NFC South.
Die Falcons haben somit ihr Playoff-Schicksal in der eigenen Hand. Die verbleibenden Spiele sollten sie nicht nur aufgrund einer engen Division, sondern auch dank ihrer bisher makellosen Divisionsbilanz von 3-0 mit viel Zuversicht angehen.
Der Spielplan schaut zudem machbar aus, denn es warten sechs schlagbare Gegner, die zusammen eine schwache Bilanz von 24-43 aufweisen. Mit nur einem Auswärtssieg in dieser Saison (in Tampa) ist ein Sieg im anstehenden Spiel gegen die kriselnde New York Jets ein absolutes Muss.
This Throwback Thursday, we're taking at look back at the Falcons vs Jets match-up through history as we gear up for Sunday's game against New York in Week 13.


Atlanta Falcons tight end Alge Crumpler #83 during the preseason game in New York against the New York Jets on August 11, 2001. (Photo by Jimmy Cribb)



Atlanta Falcons defensive back Tim McKyer #22 during the game in Atlanta against the New York Jets on September 6, 1992. (Photo by Jimmy Cribb)

Atlanta Falcons linebacker Chris Draft #54 during the preseason game in New York against the New York Jets on August 11th, 2001. (Photo by Jimmy Cribb)

Scenes from the game against the New York Jets in East Rutherford, NJ on October 29, 2017. (Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Doug Johnson #11 during the preseason game in New York against the New York Jets on August 11, 2001. (Photo by Jimmy Cribb)

Atlanta Falcons defensive back Conrad Hamilton #24 during the preseason game in New York against the New York Jets on August 11th, 2001. (Photo by Jimmy Cribb)


Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick #7 during the preseason game in New York against the New York Jets on August 11, 2001. (Photo by Jimmy Cribb)

Atlanta Falcons running back Rodney Thomas #20 during the preseason game in New York against the New York Jets on August 11th, 2001. (Photo by Jimmy Cribb)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick #7 during the preseason game in New York against the New York Jets on August 11, 2001. (Photo by Jimmy Cribb)

Scenes from the game against the New York Jets in East Rutherford, NJ on October 29, 2017. (Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons)

Atlanta Falcons running back Jamal Anderson #32 during the preseason game in Atlanta against the New York Jets on August 9, 1995.

Scenes from the game against the New York Jets in East Rutherford, NJ on October 29, 2017. (Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons)

Atlanta Falcons defensive back Scott Case #25 during the game in Atlanta against the New York Jets on September 6, 1992. (Photo by Jimmy Cribb)

Group Photo of the Atlanta Falcons during the game in Atlanta against the New York Jets on September 6, 1992. (Photo by Jimmy Cribb)

Photograph of the Atlanta Falcons mascot during the game in Atlanta against the New York Jets on September 6, 1992. (Photo by Jimmy Cribb)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Jeff George #1 during the game in Atlanta against the New York Jets on September 24, 1995. (Photo by Jimmy Cribb)


Atlanta Falcons kicker Norm Johnson #9 during the game in Atlanta against the New York Jets on September 6, 1992. (Photo by Jimmy Cribb)


Atlanta Falcons running back Bob Christian #44 during the game in New York against the New York Jets on October 25, 1998. (Photo by Jimmy Cribb)

Scenes from the game against the New York Jets in East Rutherford, NJ on October 29, 2017. (Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons)

Scenes from the game against the New York Jets in East Rutherford, NJ on October 29, 2017. (Photo by Michael Benford/Atlanta Falcons)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Steve DeBerg #17 during the game in New York against the New York Jets on October 25, 1998. (Photo by Jimmy Cribb)

Group Photo of the Atlanta Falcons during the game in New York against the New York Jets on October 25, 1998. (Photo by Jimmy Cribb)


Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Tim Dwight #83 during the game in New York against the New York Jets on October 25, 1998. (Photo by Jimmy Cribb)


Der Gegner:
Nach einer peinlichen 34-13-Niederlage am Black Friday gegen die Miami Dolphins sind die New York Jets (4-7) wieder im Einsatz. Mit nunmehr vier Niederlagen in Folge stecken sie in einer Abwärtsspirale, weshalb die Fans frustriert sind und auch die Spieler niedergeschlagen wirken.
Die Jets-Saison kam schlichtweg nicht in Fahrt, nachdem sich Star-Quarterback Aaron Rodgers in seinen ersten Spielminuten für das neue Team eine Achillessehnenverletzung zuzog. Um die Saison zu retten, wurde Rodgers in rekordverdächtiger Zeit für das Training freigegeben.
Doch das Aufeinandertreffen mit den Falcons wird für ein Comeback des legendären Quarterbacks vermutlich zu früh kommen.
Der neue Ersatz-Quarterback Tim Boyle wird wahrscheinlich als Starter agieren, eine Woche nachdem er einen der wildesten 99-Yard-Pick-Six der NFL-Geschichte fabriziert hat.
Das Personal:
Angetrieben durch den Sieg bei seiner Rückkehr wird Desmond Ridder weiterhin als Starting Quarterback auftreten. Mack Hollins verpasste die letzten zwei Spiele wegen einer Knöchelverletzung und bleibt fraglich. Jake Matthews kämpft mit einer Hüftverletzung. Nate Landman fehlte am Mittwoch aufgrund einer Oberschenkelverletzung beim Training. Coach Arthur Smith sagte jedoch: "Es ist nichts Ernsthaftes."
So könnt ihr das Spiel verfolgen: Das Spiel am Sonntagabend wird um 19 Uhr (deutsche Zeit) angepfiffen. Live dabei sein könnt ihr auf DAZN mit dem Game Pass International.
Die Fakten zum Spiel:
- Die Falcons führen gegen die Jets mit einer Gesamtbilanz von 8-5 Siegen.
- Die Falcons haben vier der letzten fünf Aufeinandertreffen gewonnen, einschließlich des letzten Spiels – einem 27:20-Sieg in London (International Game) im Jahr 2021.
- Am vergangenen Sonntag erreichte Jake Matthews von den Falcons seinen 155. Karrierestart in Folge und brach damit den bisherigen Rekord von 154, der vom ehemaligen Star-Quarterback Matt Ryan gehalten wurde. Diese Serie ist momentan auch teamübergreifend die längste aktive in der NFL.
- Am Sonntag erzielte Bijan Robinson sowohl einen Lauf- als auch einen Fang-Touchdown. Damit ist Robinson der erste Rookie der Falcons seit Lynn Cain im Jahr 1979, dem dieses Kunststück gelungen ist.
Wir freuen uns auf ein spannendes Duell und hoffen gemeinsam, dass unsere Falcons als Sieger vom Platz gehen!