Don't Call it a Comeback !

Nick Creegan

Is it Sunday yet?

Plaxico Burress has been waiting for that question to be answered for 34 months — 20 of which were spent in prison because of a gun charge. His return couldn't have been on a bigger stage.

Thousands of fans packed into New Meadowlands Stadium for the NFL season opener against the Cowboys, which commemorated the 10^th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. This was more than just a football game, more than Rex Ryan getting a win over his twin Rob; Burress and the Jets had to win this for the city.

Going into the fourth quarter, the chances of a comeback win for Burress and the Jets looked dim, especially because the Cowboys had never lost a game leading by 14; in fact they were 242-0-1 in game-time situations like that. Shaun Greene was nowhere to be found, running for only 19 yards the first three quarters, and the Cowboys defense had their way so far. On third and three with only 12 minutes left, Burress reached deep inside and set the tone for another “Miracle at the Meadowlands.”

Burress gave Mark Sanchez a reason to count on him when he needed to by dazzling into the end zone on a 24-yard connection. After his first touchdown as a New York Jet, Burress handed the ball to his four year old son in the stands and gave the Jets the momentum to pull out this unbelievable comeback. Burress ended up leading the Jets wide receivers with 72 yards and One TD. Burress will definitely be a difference-maker in games to come.

This was a very emotional win for Burress, and I see this momentum carrying on into future weeks with him only getting better. Don't be surprised if after his long awaited comeback from prison, he earns the Comeback player of the Year Award.

Sound familiar?