we are the underdogs in both games. TEN is a possibility because of the 10 days to prepare for them. If the season ended tomorrow, the Pats would win the division and the Jets would get the 6th seed. So the next two games for the Jets would be the same if the season was at an end. Pats and then TEN, but only a week for TEN not 10 days. So think of this stretch as the road to the AFC Championship game.
We better finish higher than Pittsburgh and Balitimore. Our remaining schedule is cake compared to theirs. Pittsburgh still has NE and TEN, but then they also have the C'Boys, Baltimore, and Chargers. Baltimore is gonna have it EXTREMELY tough, they play the ENTIRE NFCE and then for kicks, still have a Steelers game.
While 13-3 seems like a stretch: As a favre fan I would be estactic. The guy would, over the last two seasons, compiled and 26 - 6 record, and may be looking at two years in a row playing ina championship game to go to the superbowl. Things are looking up my friends, and I have a strong feeling #4 will be back for one more run next year.
A 5-yard swing pass, Brown goes the rest of the way, weaving through 11 defenders, Fireman Ed and the Stanford band.
jets 13-3? Jets run the table? Jets being the #1 seed or even #2 seed? [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SfZR_1vqEa0[/youtube]
Actually, I'm thinking the opposite. We already know NE pretty well and played them only 7 weeks ago. Cassel was an unknown to us at that time, but he isn't anymore. I read somewhere late last week that the CS had already been drawing up plans for NE last week, before the Rams game, so we should have most of the preparation in place for the Patriots as we speak. The Titans are an unknown to us, basically. It's always more difficult to plan against that because it take more time and a lot of film. That's why I'm leaning toward liking the schedule the way it is. If we can only pull out a win against NE, we'll have 10 days to lick our wounds, give the guys some extra rest, and really come out with a good plan to use against the Titans. It is doable!
I certainly hope so. I'd love to see Favre one more year and also, we'll need that time to bring up an heir apparent (which I lean toward thinking will NOT be Clemens). As far as things looking up, I'm a long-time Jets fan. I've been burned so many times getting my hopes up it's pathetic. Maybe... MAYBE... after the Titans game, if we're still in good shape and look for real, then MAYBE I can start buying into the whole enchilada.
Here are my AFCE strength of schedule numbers AFCE Team_____Record___GC____GP Cheats___6-3_____-9_____+1_____ Jets_____6-3_____-17____+7 Fish_____5-4_____+5_____-13_____ Bills____5-4_____-6_____-6_____ The fish have made hay out of their AFCE hardest schedule taking 5 out of nine. Based solely upon strength of schedule the bills are on track for 9-10 wins. The Pats have a relatively easy schedule for being last year's division winner. The Jets tough remaining strength of schedule is mainly due to Tennessee's +9 and to a lesser extent the pats +3. The key(s), at least in my mind, to the rest of the Jets season is to: Stop the run, get and stay in the QB's face. Don't turn the ball over. Maintain the run, take advantage of the play action for the occasional deep ball.
The Titans are 10-0 and are arguably the best Defensive team in the NFL and palying them at home definately wont be easy but we got heart and with Brett Favre anything's possible for the jets.
Quote: Originally Posted by uberchink you really think we 'should' beat Tenn.? I mean we could, but we'd definitely be coming in as the under dogs when we play them. I would imagine we're the underdogs against NE too.. After watching their game today I really do believe that the JETS will win on sunday. The Jags gave them that game in the 2nd half.
ARGUABLY jets have hardest schedule for two reasons: they play the most teams that are still "in it" and their games against "bad" teams are on the road
I would argue that vehemently..the Giants, Steelers and Ravens are all better defensively. They just hold the ball for long periods of time because they normally have such a good running game.
The Titans have been very good in the second half all year. The Jets can win, but need to play one of there better games and have good coaching throughout.
Realistically looking at it, I think 10-6 is what we'll end up with. TEN & DEN - 1-1 (If we beat TEN, I can see us having a let down against DEN, if we lose to TEN, very focused for DEN) MIA & BUF - 1-1 (They'll both want revenge, I'd bet one of them will get it) SEA & SF - 1-1 (We're 0-2 on the west coast so far the year, one of those teams will hand us a loss) That is my realistic prediction, but I do have a sense that we could pull off a string of victories and go 12-4...hopefully get a bye.
I feel that at worst we'll be going 3-2 in this next stretch. I don't see how it is possible for the Jets to lose to Seattle at this point, San Fran can be a trap game (though I'd heavily doubt it) and Denver/Buff/Miami are all games in our favor but in no way definite wins. So at worst, 11-5? More likely 12-4 or hell, if the Jets really get on a hot streak, sweep the rest of the season? I'm not even going to talk about the repercussions of that happening.
