Staff picks for AFC Championship game
Most of Newsday's writers think head coach Rex Ryan will lead the Jets to the Super Bowl Sunday against the Steelers. (Jan. 20, 2011) Credit: Joe Epstein
Roderick Boone
JETS 23, STEELERS 17
The Jets won't be able to run much on Pittsburgh's top-ranked rushing defense, but "The Flight Boys" will get it done through the air.
Bob Glauber
JETS 24, STEELERS 21
This one comes right down to the end, with Mark Sanchez leading the game-winning drive in the final minute to set up Nick Folk's clinching kick.
Greg Logan
JETS 20, STEELERS 16
Jets fan from Polo Ground days was upset with my pick of Pats last week. He says Jets win, 27-20, but if I'm ever going to see Jets in Super Bowl again, defense must out-tough Roethlisberger.
Tom Rock
JETS 27, STEELERS 24 (OT)
After it's knotted at 21 after regulation, Jets become the first team in NFL history to fall behind in overtime but still win.
Kimberley A. Martin
JETS 24, STEELERS 20
Calvin Pace breaks Big Ben's nose — and this time Roethlisberger won't be able to return and save the day.
Neil Best
STEELERS 22, JETS 17
It’s been a heck of a run, but Big Ben and Mike Tomlin are not sentimental types. The Steel Curtain will come down on what has been a great show.
Arthur Staple
JETS 23, STEELERS 21
A tight, tense game all the way through comes down to a closing Mark Sanchez drive and a winning Nick Folk field goal.
Barbara Barker
JETS 23, STEELERS 17
Jets head to Super Bowl after winning their third playoff game on the road against a Pro Bowl quarterback.
Jim Baumbach
JETS 17, STEELERS 3
First Manning, then Brady, now Roethlisberger. Look for the Jets defense to make the opposing quarterback uncomfortable for the third straight week.
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