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Happy Fourth of July! Before the fireworks go off across the Tri-State area, Jets X-Factor looks back on the most lucrative fourth quarters, in terms of points, in New York Jets history. Technically speaking, we should be commemorating the best second quarters in Jets history. The Continental Congress, after all, made the vote for independence on July 2, but it was only declared two days later. Fortunately, the Jets’ 2008 matchup against the Arizona Cardinals gives us ample opportunity to do both. After a scoreless first, the Jets put up a jaw-dropping 34 points on the future NFC champions. Laveranues Coles was the recipient of three Brett Favre touchdown passes while Darrelle Revis took back a Kurt Warner interception. Nonetheless, the firey Cardinals struck back with three third-quarter touchdowns on the ground, two coming from Edgerrin James. But the Jets put up 22 in the final frame, with Favre finding Jerricho Cotchery twice to rebuild the lead. Five years before Taylor Swift did, the Jets felt 22 when

This article first appeared on Jets X-Factor and was syndicated with permission.

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