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The New York Jets' offense is finally starting to take shape as Brett Favre continues to get more and more comfortable with the playbook. It is a versatile group with multiple playmakers who can put pressure on opposing defenses. Offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer is playing to everyone's strengths and utilizing all his weapons, not just Favre. He is finding ways to have success on a weekly basis.

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	Brett Favre has exercised patience while learning his new offense.

Take Sunday's game against Cincinnati for example. Favre wasn't at his sharpest, but the Jets proved they're versatile and creative. When the Bengals' defense decided to use more zone coverage in an attempt to keep everything in front of them, the Jets stayed patient and turned to running back Thomas Jones, who ended up with three TDs and New York got the win. Jones isn't a true workhorse at running back who can pound out 100 yards each week, but he is tough and runs hard. He and Leon Washington each have the ability to produce as a runner or receiver out of the backfield and Schottenheimer and Favre do a good job of utilizing their strengths and put them in a position to succeed.

Wide receivers Laveranues Coles and Jerricho Cotchery are effective at attacking defenses both vertically and underneath. Another key to the offense's success is Favre's ability to keep them both involved and staying balanced with the ball distribution. Each player has 26 catches for more than 300 yards and that makes it difficult for defenses to key on stopping either one. Favre is also utilizing the tight ends and backs in the passing game as this group is responsible for nearly half of Favre's completions. This just shows he's seeing the field well, finding his best option and not forcing the ball.

Obviously, opposing defenses must account for Favre every week. He has a strong arm and his ability to read defenses has kept the Jets out of bad situations. As he gets more and more comfortable with both the offense and his receivers' route-running abilities, he will be even tougher to defend. That's saying something, because Favre is already playing pretty well. He is No. 2 in the AFC in passing and No. 4 in the league. His 13 touchdowns are second in the league and no one has a higher completion percentage (71.3) than Favre.

It's still early, but Favre and Schottenheimer have the Jets' offense playing well. This offense will only continue to improve as Favre gets more and more comfortable in it, and their ability to play to everyone's strengths and spread the ball around to all the playmakers should continue to make this offense productive.

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