The second-year quarterback threw the ball out to the left side to wide receiver Brandon Marshall, who dropped it back to running back Bilal Powell for a 4-yard score.
The old-school trick play not only fooled Los Angeles, but it also gave New York the lead.
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Petty came out firing, completing 6 of his first 8 pass attempts for 86 yards and getting credit for that TD. With Fitzpatrick, offensive coordinator Chan Gailey had lost some creativity with the Jets’ scheme.
It’s clear the presence of a new QB has given the team more pep in its step.
