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New York Jets send Green Bay packing

THE New York Jets routed Green Bay 42-17 to snatch the AFC East title while division rivals Miami and New England the reigning Super Bowl champions saw their National Football League seasons end.

New York Jets send Green Bay packing

Tue, 31 Dec, 2002 - 00:00

Jeff Taylor

Chad Pennington, bidding to become the latest quarterback to start the season as a backup and end up in the Super Bowl, matched a career high with four touchdown passes as he led the Jets to just their second divison crown.

Ironically, New York's bitter rivals New England gave the Jets a chance to make the playoffs by rallying from a an 11-point fourth-quarter deficit to beat the Dolphins in overtime.

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