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Rookie QB Geno Smith shows the poise of a veteran in leading the NY Jets past the Falcons.
As a result of his stellar performance in the Jets 30-28 win over the Falcons on Monday Night, Geno Smith was named the AFC offensive player of the week.
The Jets rookie quarterback completed 16 of 20 passes for 199 yards, three touchdowns and no turnovers in the primetime game. He lead the Jets downfield in the final two minutes for his second fourth-quarter comeback of the season.
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Geno Smith earns weekly NFL honor for his performance in leading the Jets to big road win.
Smith is just the second rookie quarterback in the past 20 seasons to earn a player of the week award in his first five weeks. Redskins QB Robert Griffin III earned the honor last season.
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