Jets' Esiason and Mitchell Find Their Rhythm After Psychological Counseling and Tarot Card Readings

Quarterbacks Boomer Esiason and tight end Johnny Mitchell found their footing in the Jets' 31-21 win over the Vikings, producing their biggest game of the season. Both players had been struggling with drops and interceptions, but a combination of psychological counseling and tarot card readings by Esiason's sister, Robin, seemed to have a positive impact. Esiason completed 75% of his passes, three for touchdowns, while Mitchell generated 11 catches, including a few crucial ones in the second half.

Key Takeaways:

• Esiason's performance against the Vikings was his biggest game of the season, with 3 touchdowns and no interceptions.
• Mitchell generated 11 catches against the Vikings, a significant improvement from his previous five games where he had only 11 catches.
• Esiason's sister, Robin, used tarot card readings to advise her brother to shave before the game, which he believed gave him a new attitude and helped him connect with receiver Rob Moore for a touchdown.
• The Jets sent a tape to the league office protesting three alleged cheap shots by the Vikings against Esiason, including one where a Vikings player went for his ankle.
• Kicker Nick Lowery passed the Bills' Steve Christie as history's most accurate field-goal kicker, with a 80.1% conversion rate.

Statistics:

• Esiason completed 75% of his passes against the Vikings.
• Mitchell generated 11 catches against the Vikings, a 100% increase from his previous five games.
• The Jets have lost only two games in their last six, both of which ended with them throwing on fourth down in situations that could have led to a tie.
• Esiason has avoided being intercepted in three of his last six games.
• Mitchell still has a higher average per catch (13.5 yards) than any of the team's wide receivers.

Sources:

• "Jets' Esiason and Mitchell Find Their Rhythm" by Bob Ryan, The New York Times
• "Jets Send Tape to League Office" by Rich Kotin, Newsday