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EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- The Cincinnati Bengals have made it to the playoffs five straight years, an impressive stretch of success that should put them among the elite franchises in the AFC.Its the fact they havent won a game once theyve gotten to the postseason that has some fans hesitant to feel any satisfaction.Underrated? Perhaps. But the Bengals know theres only one way to change that perception.Thats one thing were not worried about, quarterback Andy Dalton said. For us, especially right now, our focus is the first game of the year. Thats all you can worry about is what youre doing right now. Were not worried about any of that other stuff. Were trying to do whatever we can to win this week.And that road begins at MetLife Stadium on Sunday against the New York Jets in the season opener.If theres one trend the Bengals can change immediately, its that theyve never defeated the Jets in New Jersey. Theyre 0-9 there, but despite that dismal record, coach Marvin Lewis knows how huge a victory would be in Week 1 -- no matter against whom or where it comes.It makes you 1-0, on the road, which is a good thing, said Lewis, 6-7 in openers with the Bengals. It kicks off the season in the right way. You focus on this since the schedule comes out. This is the opening game, so theres a certain importance to it. Its an opportunity to get off to a fast start.Meanwhile, the Jets havent been to the playoffs since the 2010 season, the longest postseason drought since owner Woody Johnson took over the team in 2000.Johnson declined to make a playoffs-or-bust declaration while speaking to the media this week, but the Jets certainly have their sights set on success.We dont talk about expectations that way, coach Todd Bowles said of his discussions with Johnson and the team. We know what the expectations are.And, they are?To win, Bowles said.Here are some things to know as the Bengals and Jets kick off the season:DANDY ANDY: Dalton was on his way to a possible Pro Bowl appearance last season when he broke the thumb on his passing hand in December. It shortened what had been a terrific year in which he led the AFC with a 106.3 passer rating.The Bengals quarterback is back and feeling healthy, and ready to pick up where he left off last year after 25 touchdown passes and a career-low seven interceptions.Im 100 percent, Dalton said. Im good. No setback from the thumb.FITZ MAGIC: The Jets were uncertain about their quarterback situation until the night before training camp began, when the team and Ryan Fitzpatrick ended a long contract stalemate and agreed on a one-year deal. Both Fitzpatrick and the Jets made it clear they wanted a reunion, and it only made sense after he set a franchise record with 31 touchdown passes and galvanized the locker room after then-starter Geno Smith had his jaw broken by a punch from a teammate.Brandon Marshall enjoyed a huge year with Fitzpatrick throwing to him, setting franchise marks with 109 catches and 1,502 yards receiving, and also tying the team record with 14 TD grabs.ABSENT EIFERT: It appears Dalton and the offense will be without tight end Tyler Eifert against the Jets because of an ankle injury suffered during the Pro Bowl. He was hopeful hed be ready to play, but he had surgery in May and didnt play during the preseason. Eifert, who had 52 catches for 615 yards and 13 TDs last season, will likely be replaced by H-back Ryan Hewitt and tight ends Tyler Kroft and C.J. Uzomah.FORTE FITS: The Jets added a pass-catching presence to their backfield when they signed Matt Forte as a free agent in March. The running back, who played his first eight seasons in Chicago, is two years removed from setting an NFL record at his position with 102 catches.The 30-year-old Forte is coming off a hamstring injury that limited him for half of training camp, but appears ready to be a full contributor to Chan Gaileys offense.Great vision as a runner, really does a good job of setting his blocks up, obviously great hands, Fitzpatrick said. I just think the overall awareness and the experience that he has playing the game of football, he kind of fits right into that huddle.WHOS BLOCKING?: A spot to watch will be right tackle for the Jets, who are toying with the idea of rotating backups Ben Ijalana and Brent Qvale at the position.Starter Breno Giacomini is out for at least six weeks with a back injury, so Bowles has been waiting for Ijalana or Qvale to step up to claim the job.That could certainly have Bengals defensive end Carlos Dunlap, who set a franchise mark with 13 1/2 sacks last season, and defensive tackle Geno Atkins licking their chops.---AP Sports Writer Joe Kay in Cincinnati contributed.--- http://www.pro32.ap.org/article/jets-own...hout-playoffsAP NFL website: www.pro32.ap.org and http://twitter.com/AP-NFL Isiah Thomas Jersey .5 seconds to play in the game, Kevin Love never stopped believing that they would come out of there with a win. Christian Wood Jersey . 4 Villanova with a 96-68 drubbing on Monday. 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HOUSTON -- Tom Savage threw for 260 yards after Brock Osweiler was benched in the second quarter, and Lamar Miller scored Houstons only touchdown with less than three minutes remaining as the Texans rallied for a 21-20 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday.The win was Houstons 10th straight in the division and left the Texans (8-6) tied with Tennessee for the AFC South lead. But Houston controls its playoff future with a 5-0 mark in the division.Osweiler threw interceptions on consecutive drives in the second quarter to help Jacksonville build a 13-0 lead. Coach Bill OBrien had insisted all season he hadnt thought about benching Osweiler, but hed seen enough after that and brought in Savage. The move was met with a huge ovation from the home crowd that had been booing Osweiler for most of the day.Houston trailed by nine entering the fourth quarter and Nick Novak made his fourth field goal before Miller bulled in for the go-ahead touchdown. The Jaguars were flagged for pass interference twice on that drive to set up the score.The Jaguars got the ball back twice, but they failed on a fourth-down conversion the first time and Blake Bortles was intercepted the second time.Bortles threw for 92 yards and ran for a touchdown for the Jaguars (2-12), who dropped their ninth straight.Osweiler has struggled in his first season in Houston after signing a $72 million contract to join the Texans from Denver. He has 16 interceptions and 14 touchdown passes. Osweiler was 6 for 11 for 48 yards before he was pulled.It was the first regular-season appearance since Dec. 14, 2014 for Savage, who missed all of last season with a shoulder injury.Houstons defense was led by Jadeveon Clowney, who had a sack and three tackles for losses.The Texans cut the lead to five witth a field goal in the third quarter.dddddddddddd The Jaguars quickly padded it when Marqise Lee returned the ensuing kickoff 100 yards for a touchdown to make it 20-8. It was their first kick return touchdown since 2007. Lee dodged a couple of defenders before simply outrunning the rest of the Texans.Another field goal for Houston cut the lead to 20-11 late in the third quarter.Earlier, a high pass by Osweiler was deflected by Will Fuller, intercepted by Jalen Ramsey and returned 35 yards. Jacksonvilles offense couldnt move Jason Myers made a 50-yard field goal for a 6-0 lead in the second quarter.Osweiler was picked off again on the next drive and Jacksonville cashed in when Bortles ran for a 1-yard touchdown to push the lead to 13-0.The Texans looked to have scored on Savages first drive, but Akeem Hunt fumbled and the ball was placed at the half-yard line. Miller was stopped for no gain on the next play before Savage threw an incomplete pass on fourth down.Jacksonville couldnt move and was called for holding in the end zone on a punt, giving Houston a safety to make it 13-2.Houstons Nick Novak added a field goal for a 13-5 halftime score.NO. 1 FANHouston star defensive end J.J. Watt was on the sideline Sunday for the first time since having season-ending back surgery in September. Last years NFL Defensive Player of the Year cheered and clapped throughout the game after getting a round of applause when he was shown on the Jumbotron just before it started.UP NEXTJaguars: Host Tennessee on Saturday.Texans: Host Cincinnati on Saturday night.---For more NFL coverage: http://www.pro32.ap.org and http://www.twitter.com/AP-NFL. ' ' '