New York Jets
Mike Goodson - #23 - RB
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 0"/ 210 lbs. |
| Birthday | 05/23/1987 |
| Birthplace | Klein, TX |
| College | Texas A&M |
| Years played | 5 |
| Drafted | 2009, 4th round, 11th pick by Panthers |
Patriots-Jets prediction
PFW associate editor and Patriots writer Kevin Fishbain believes the Jets will come out with a close victory on Sunday night over New England.
Patriots-Jets matchup of the day: Saturday
Opponents have been able to pressure Tom Brady, which has slowed down the passing game. The Jets will try to do the same.
They Said It: week of Nov. 6
Jets head coach Rex Ryan on what he bought QB Mark Sanchez for his birthday, quoted from his weekly press conference: "I think my wife got him a scarf, you know that scarf look. I don't know. I never ...
ORG Moore: Jets getting back to 'our identity'
Jets ORG Brandon Moore talks about the Jets' winning streak in which they returned to focusing on running the football.
Patriots-Jets matchup of the day: Friday
You can't talk about this game without talking about the best corner in the game against a receiver on pace for record numbers this season.
Patriots-Jets matchup of the day: Thursday
Patriots TE Rob Gronkowski has been very productive of late, but the Jets have had success keeping him from making big catches.
Patriots-Jets matchup of the day: Wednesday
The Jets have found success returning to the "ground and pound" attack and will want to run the ball often against New England.
Moore, Harris, Royal named AFC Players of the Week
Dolphins QB Matt Moore, Jets LB David Harris and Broncos PR-WR Eddie Royal were named AFC Players of the Week for Week Nine.
Patriots-Jets matchup of the day: Tuesday
In a battle for the top of the AFC East, the Patriots and Jets each boast some of the league's best special-teams units and coaches, and a big special-teams play could be the difference.
The First Fifteen: Week 10
We take an early look at a huge AFC North tussle, another big one in the NFC South and all the rest of the best action in Week 10.
Niners legit Super Bowl contenders
Stocked with homegrown talent, the surprising 49ers may be headed for an NFC title-game showdown with the Packers, writes Hub Arkush.
Patriots, Jets enter Week 10 tilt going in different directions
The Jets have won three in a row and the Patriots have lost back-to-back games, making Sunday night's matchup a crucial one for both squads.
Shorts and Shells: Week Nine
The Giants and Jets earned huge victories; the Browns, Dolphins and Patriots have to deal with controversy; defense rules again; and plenty more.
Jets win AFC East showdown over Bills
The Jets' sturdy defense forced three turnovers and LaDainian Tomlinson had a TD run to help New York to a 27-11 win over the Bills on Sunday.
Jets struggling to stop outside run plays
The Jets' run defense has been stout up the middle, but it is struggling to stop plays to the outside.
PLAYER NEWS
Goodson signed with the Jets.|||||||
Goodson, a former fourth-round pick by the Carolina Panthers, has played in 40 games, rushing for 722 yards and three touchdowns on 160 carries. He also has 59 receptions for 524 yards and a score.
Goodson and San Diego linebacker Takeo Spikes have been ejected after a skirmish in the second quarter of Sunday's game.|||||||
Goodson was blocking Spikes when the two locked up. It continued after the play ended.
Running backs Darren McFadden and Goodson are returning to the field for the Oakland Raiders after missing the previous four games with sprained right ankles.|||||||
Both McFadden and Goodson are active for Thursday night's game against Denver for the first since getting hurt Nov. 4 against Tampa Bay.
The Oakland Raiders will be without their top two running backs for Sunday's game in Baltimore after Darren McFadden and Goodson missed a third consecutive day of practice.|||||||
Both players suffered high ankle sprains in last week's loss to Tampa Bay and have been wearing walking boots since then.
With top two running backs Darren McFadden and Goodson slowed this week by sprained right ankles, the Raiders may need to rely on their passing game when they visit the Baltimore Ravens.|||||||
Palmer threw the ball 61 times last week against Tampa Bay as the Raiders (3-5) were forced to play catch-up in the second half after losing McFadden and Goodson to the injuries. Neither back practiced Wednesday and their status remains in doubt for Sunday's game against the Ravens (2-6).
