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Jets' Jimmy on the spot seizes the day

Leonhard's TD-saving play symbolized team's never-give-up attitude in thrilling win

Updated: September 12, 2011, 7:34 AM ET
By Rich Cimini | ESPNNewYork.com
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- Jim Leonhard came out of nowhere, just like the New York Jets. He chased down Jason Witten and wrestled him out of bounds, saving a touchdown and giving his team a chance to pull off one of the most improbable comeback victories in franchise history.

On an unforgettable night at MetLife Stadium, where the Jets and Dallas Cowboys met on the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks in nearby Manhattan, Leonhard made the play of plays -- the one that symbolized the Jets' ...

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