Matt Simms may have played his way onto the Jets last night ... if he can walk this morning.
The quarterback made his case to be the team's third-string quarterback after completing 33-of-44 for 285 yards in a 27-20 win over the Eagles at MetLife Stadium in the Jets' preseason finale.
We'll find out in the coming days if the Jets' brass feel Simms showed enough to get a roster spot over Greg McElroy, who did not play because of a left knee injury he aggravated in practice this week. The only problem for Simms may be how sore he is today after getting sacked seven times behind a porous offensive line consisting of almost all backups.
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MATT'S INCREDIBLE! Matt Simms, son of the Giants legend Phil Simms, went 33-for-44 for 285 yards and ran for 19 yards while making his bid to make the Jets' roster as the third-string quarterback. Simms played the entire preseason finale against the Eagles last night, leading Gang Green to a 27-20 victory.
After a rocky start, Simms was unbelievably accurate. He completed 25-of-27 passes during one stretch.
"It's been coming on," coach Rex Ryan said of Simms' night. "You saw the improvement. He made some great strides through training camp. ... Some guys, it just takes a little longer with. Man, it's good to see. He's a smart kid and has great pedigree and a local product. It was really great to see him get the opportunity and take advantage of it."
The son of Giants legend Phil Simms, Matt made his first professional start last night and played the entire game. Rookie Geno Smith, the Jets' likely Week 1 starter, did not play in the game. Mark Sanchez is out with a shoulder injury.
General manager John Idzik and Ryan now must decide whether Simms makes the cut. They will cut 22 players by tomorrow at 6 p.m. to get the roster to 53.
"I just know that I went out there and played as hard as I could," Simms said. "I laid it all on the line and we'll see where that takes me."
Whoever is chosen between Simms and McElroy could be the Jets' backup quarterback against the Buccaneers on Sept. 8. The Jets remain unsure if Sanchez will be able to play in that game. He still has not thrown a football and with each passing day the chances he'll play are decreasing. A source said the most optimistic timeline the Jets have been given on Sanchez is he could play in Week 1, but it depends on how quickly Sanchez can begin throwing again.
A clean-shaven Sanchez watched Simms operate the offense from the sideline last night. He left without speaking to reporters. Ryan said there is no official update on his condition.
After the game, Smith said he is approaching the coming week as if he is starting against Tampa Bay.
"Business as usual," Smith said. "That's something that I always do and whether or not I am or am not [starting], I will always approach it the same way. So, I'm just going to continue to study hard. I've already watched a ton of film on the Buccaneers so far, so I'm just going to work extremely hard and prepare my mind and body for this upcoming game."
Smith spent last night taking "mental reps" by listening to offensive coordinator Marty Mornhinweg call the plays and going over situations. Smith's preseason experience was limited to just parts of two games.
"Whether or not I'm ready, we'll find out on game day," Smith said, "and I think I'll be ready for it."
Sanchez and Smith were left to watch Simms last night. Things started out roughly for Simms. His first pass was nearly intercepted by Eagles linebacker Chris McCoy. He was sacked by McCoy on his second attempt and then was sacked for a safety on his third play to give the Eagles a 2-0 lead.
After that initial drive, Simms settled in and picked apart the Eagles defense. Granted, the Eagles were playing their backups but Simms looked like he was playing a video game, hitting every pass and marching the Jets down the field. Outside of two fumbles, both of which were recovered, he played very well.
brian.costello@nypost.com
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