Gates Will Be Ready On Sunday, As He Was In Jan '05

When the Jets last played the Bolts in a playoff game it was January 2005. Guys with names like Marty Schottenheimer, Keenan McCardell, Roman Oben, Steve Foley, Eric Parker, Donnie Edwards, Terence Kiel and Drew Brees roamed the Bolts sideline. LT was in his prime. Philip Rivers was on the roster but inactive for the game. It was a different Chargers team.

That particular game didn't end too well for the Bolts, but the sad outcome was not the fault of one Antonio Gates. He hauled in the tying TD pass from Drew Brees with 16 seconds left in regulation, making the leaping grab you see above. Antonio finished the game with 6 catches for 89 yards, not an epic performance but a solid performance nonetheless.

My guess is Antonio at least equals that performance this Sunday.