New England Patriots vs. New York Jets: How Jim Leonhard’s Injury Changes Game

December 4, 2010   ·   Matt Regaw   ·   Jump to comments

The New England Patriots welcome the New York Jets to Foxboro this week for Monday Night Football. The latest NFL sports betting odds posted by BetMania have the Patriots listed as 3.5-point favorites, but that may change with the latest injury news.
In a rivalry that has such famous names as Tom Brady, Rex Ryan, Bill Belichick and Mark Sanchez, the most important player might be a name you have never heard of.
That name is Jim Leonhard.
It was recently announced that the Jets lost safety Leonhard to a broken leg that will sideline him for the rest of the season. Unless you’re a Jets fan or an NFL fanatic, the name might not be familiar to you, but this injury could change the game this Monday.
There is already a lot on the line, as both teams are 9-2 and the winner would be the favorite to win the AFC East. If the pressure wasn’t mounting for the Jets already, it may have just gotten worse.
Leonhard is more than just a defensive player for the Jets...

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