The Jets did not need a big performance from rookie quarterback Geno Smith to pull off a 26-20 upset win Week 9 vs. New Orleans. Smith completed 8 of 19 passes for 115 yards, while adding six carries for 18 yards and one touchdown.
Smith completed 6 of 13 passes for 70 yards by halftime. His touchdown came on a 3-yard run with 37 seconds left in the first half, which gave New York a 20-14 lead. Smith faked a handoff and started to run toward the right pylon before cutting back and running in for the score.
Smith's best chance for a passing touchdown came on consecutive plays from the 3-yard line in the second quarter. However, passes intended for Zach Sudfeld and Greg Salas fell incomplete before Nick Folk finished off the scoring drive with a 21-yard field goal.
Smith hasn't thrown a touchdown pass in two straight games. However, he managed to avoid a turnover Sunday for just the second time in nine games. The Jets are on a bye Week 10 before returning to action Week 11 at Buffalo.