Mark Sanchez briefly was the star QB the Jets expected. | SportsonEarth.com : Will Leitch Article

I know Mark Sanchez is everyone’s favorite punching bag right now but I don’t think Patriots fans will forget his performance in the 2010 playoffs.

Yes, getting to two-straight AFC Championships was impressive, but beating the Patriots in Foxboro after losing there a month earlier by an embarrassing 45-3 had to be the crowning moment of Sanchez’ career as a Jet.

He was lights out that game, played mistake-free and took advantage of a Patriots offense that never got on track and couldn’t put Sanchez and the Jets offense behind the eight ball.