Rookie Geno Smith did something Monday that no Jets quarterback had done in 27 years: complete 80 percent of his passes with at least three touchdowns and no interceptions. It was that kind of night for the much-maligned Smith, who had committed 11 turnovers in his first four games.
Smith hit 16 of 20 throws (80 percent) for 199 yards and three scores without a pick or a fumble in the dramatic win in Atlanta. He had a 147.7 passer rating. With his team trailing 28-27 and under two minutes left, Smith drove the Jets 55 yards to set up Nick Folk's winning field goal.
Smith threw a beautiful 20-yard touchdown pass to tight end Jeff Cumberland and a 16-yard scoring strike to Jeremy Kerley in the second quarter. In the fourth, Smith rolled out and showed nice touch on a 1-yard scoring throw to tight end Kellen Winslow.
Smith hit eight different receivers and ran three times for 21 yards. Now bursting with confidence, Smith plays the Steelers in Week 6.