"Leigh Bodden experienced every cornerback's fantasy play in the Patriots' 31-14 dismantling of the New York Jets yesterday at Gillette Stadium.

In the first quarter, Bodden nimbly slipped between Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez and intended target Jerricho Cotchery, and returned the first of his three interceptions 53 yards for the game's opening touchdown.

Bodden routinely rehearses the pick-six play in practice, anticipating the moment when a quarterback throws a short sideline pass. He saw nothing but open field at the onset of his touchdown run, and he outlegged Sanchez at the end of it.

"I went for it, caught it and the rest is history," said Bodden. "I pretty much knew I had six and I just had to beat (Sanchez) to the end zone. I thought I had enough speed. My teammates said I almost got caught, but he wasn't able to get a hand on me.""