The showdown is set, and Rex and the Jets are ready. Immediately after New York topped Cincinnati 26-10 on Thursday night -- with no overtime or last-minute heroics needed this time -- the Jets turned their attention to their next opponent. Yep, those pesky New England Patriots. "It's the marquee game of the year," Jets coach Rex Ryan said Friday. With both winning on Thanksgiving, they are tied for the NFL's best record at 9-2, and that sets up a meaty Monday night matchup on Dec. 6 at New England. "It's not going to get much bigger than that," Ryan said. "So, the fact that it's a divisional game, I guess the only way it would be better if it was the last game of the regular season. But this is pretty good right here." No doubt about it, and the hype should kick into high gear when both teams return to work Monday after a three-day weekend. "Ridiculous," right tackle Damien Woody said. "I can't even put it into words." The Patriots are coming off a convincing 45-24 victory at Detroit, and have won 25 straight at home with Tom Brady as the starting quarterback. Source: NFL.com
