WOW! Jets Overwhelm Commanders in All Three Phases, Take Big Lead

In a battle of two teams that have already been eliminated from playoff contention, it's the New York Jets that have built up a quick lead over the Washington Commanders.

The New York Jets had only one first-quarter touchdown heading into Week 16 this season. 

They've now doubled that in the first seven minutes of their contest against the Washington Commanders. 

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Gang Green has jumped to an early 17-0 lead over the Burgundy and Gold thanks to big plays on all sides of the ball. 

Safety Tony Adams started the game well with an interception off a tipped pass on the game's third play. After the Jets only got a field goal on their first drive, wide receiver Jason Brownlee would score his first NFL touchdown just two minutes later. 

Just two minutes following the Brownlee touchdown, running back Breece Hall went untouched for a 36-yard score to give New York the 17-0 lead. 

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Along with Washington's slow start on defense has been a blocked punt and several miscues in its passing game. 

All things considered, while both teams have been eliminated from playoff contention, only one of these organizations looks to be truly trying to win Sunday's game today.