Favre tosses a TD in debut

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Brett Favre proved he's a quick study. The New York Jets' new quarterback also showed he has plenty of zip remaining in that rocket right arm.

The three-time MVP was solid in his brief Jets debut after a week of cramming to learn his new playbook, throwing a 4-yard touchdown pass to Dustin Keller to cap his second series in a 13-10 loss to the Washington Redskins on Saturday night.

Just 10 days after being acquired from Green Bay, Favre finished 5-of-6 for 48 yards and the touchdown. He said his arm felt fatigued early in the week, but looked strong in his two series. He lasted 14 plays after coach Eric Mangini said he expected Favre to take 8-12 snaps.

"Nervous, excited," Favre said of how he felt in his debut. "Some feelings I haven't felt in a while, but I was excited."

He was replaced by backup Kellen Clemens with the Jets (1-1) leading 7-3.

Colt Brennan's 33-yard touchdown pass to Jason Goode with 1:09 remaining put the Redskins ahead 13-10. James Ihedigbo went for the interception and missed as Goode got behind him, caught the pass and rumbled into the end zone.

Former Utah QB Brett Ratliff then led the Jets down to the Redskins 5 with an impressive drive, but Mike Nugent missed a 23-yard field goal attempt as time expired.

PANTHERS' LUCAS, SMITH TOGETHER AGAIN: When Steve Smith broke the huddle and lined up wide right, Ken Lucas was there to meet him on the other side of the line of scrimmage. This time, no punches were thrown.

The players faced off Saturday for the first time since Smith broke Lucas' nose with a sucker punch during the Carolina Panthers' training camp more than two weeks ago.

Lucas, who needed surgery to reset his nose, attended his first practice since the Aug. 1 fight. Smith was on the field after sustaining a concussion in the preseason opener against Indianapolis last week.

Even though reporters were kept two fields away from practice, it was clear the usual trash talking between the two was kept at a minimum.

Both players declined to talk after the workout, and coach John Fox did his best to downplay the significance of their first practice together since the fight.

"Oh, that's well past," Fox said. "In fact, until you mentioned, it I didn't think about it. It's good to have them both back."