AFC Championship preview: Jets vs. Steelers
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Jets wide receiver (and ex-Steeler) Santonio Holmes will try to beat his former team, led by playmaking safety Troy Polamalu. Credit: newsday.com composite
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Ryan, Pettine agree to disagree - loudly
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Jets' No. 1 pro? Their confidence
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Herm Edwards' five keys to a Jets win
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Maturing Sanchez has learned from mistakes
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Staff picks for AFC Championship game
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Big Ben Jets' biggest challenge yet?
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Schottenheimer still happy to be with Jets
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Hines Field? Steelers' Ward sure hopes so
More Jets
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Sauce Gardner thrilled Jets' offense should be driving force this season3m read
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'Fair' to say Reddick won't be joining Jets in San Francisco2m read
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Jets DL on life without Reddick: We'll get job done2m read
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Rodgers plays it cool ahead of season debut3m read
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Rock: Jets can't breathe a sigh of relief until fifth snap3m read