Jacksonville at New York


Breaking down the Jags and Jets


Baxter's Bits: Jaguars at Jets


AFC: They meet in passing


Jets take crash course in Playoffs 101


Jaguars try to chill out


Jags rush off to New York


Dozen years make big difference for Jets


Focal Point: Davis vs. the Dolphins defense


Focal Point: Anderson vs. Young


Focal Point: Moss vs. Williams

The Question
Which is the better receiving tandem?

Jimmy Smith and Keenan McCardell		Keyshawn Johnson and Wayne Chrebet
SMITH: REC: 78 | YDS: 1,182 | TD: 8 McCARDELL: REC: 64 | YDS: 892 | TD: 6 By Mark Malone Special to ESPN.com Wayne Chrebet is the best third-down receiver of the four receivers in this matchup, but when you want to talk about big catches and pure speed, Chrebet and Keyshawn Johnson can't match Jimmy Smith and Keenan McCardell. Smith is one of the fastest receivers in the league. He has great speed down the field, runs precise routes, and rarely misses the football. McCardell, who hasn't had the same kind of year he had last year, is still a big-game receiver who will make long catches downfield and the tough catches inside. They both work well in the red zone and are certainly receivers whom Mark Brunell has confidence in. In comparing accomplished receivers, it's difficult to beat Smith and McCardell as a tandem this year. They've both been Pro Bowlers and have had more than 1,000 yards receiving. Brunell's injury has hampered their production, and he was a little rusty last week. It's going to be tougher for him to play on the turf at Giants Stadium with that ankle sprain. But I think he'll be a little bit more in sync Sunday. I expect Smith and McCardell to have good games against the Jets. One of the best matchups of the weekend will be Jets cornerback Aaron Glenn against Smith.		JOHNSON: REC: 83 | YDS: 1,131 | TD: 11 CHREBET: REC: 75 | YDS: 1,083 | TD: 8 By Merril Hoge Special to ESPN.com What separates Wayne Chrebet and Keyshawn Johnson from most receiving groups is their ability to block downfield. Other than defensive backs, they'll take on linebackers and be asked to execute crack-back blocks. They sacrifice themselves across the middle as a group more than most receiving corps. When you look at Jimmy Smith and Keenan McCardell, most of their routes are outside and down the sideline. Chrebet and Johnson work the middle of the field. They get exposed in there and take a lot of big shots, but they come up with a lot of big plays. The Jets receivers challenge the entire field. It may be a function of the Jets' offensive philosophy, but you need receivers who are willing to go over the middle. Chrebet and Johnson are fearless. When you have a target as big as Johnson, you can put the ball up where only he can go get it. Both receivers are willing to make those types of catches, and that makes them special players. Chrebet is nifty off the line of scrimmage and is very quick. He's tough to jam and will beat a cornerback immediately off the ball, so he's very tough to cover. Johnson is physical and then has the speed to beat cornerbacks down the field. He's so big and tall that he can go up and make plays that defenders can't.