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The Jets had an opportunity to make a press release in Sunday’s sport towards the Patriots, however three Zach Wilson interceptions and a important John Franklin-Myers penalty led to New England’s thirteenth straight win over the Jets.
The loss despatched many Jets followers right into a panic. We’re right here to say: Take a breath. The Jets, and Wilson particularly, had a foul sport on Sunday. However the group continues to be 5-3, higher than anybody anticipated at this level, and so they have proven they've a successful components with a powerful protection main the best way throughout their current four-game successful streak.
With all of that in thoughts, let’s check out the upcoming schedule and what the Jets’ playoff probabilities appear to be.
vs. Payments, Sunday
Offensive rating: 1
Defensive rating: 3 (tied)
That is the hardest opponent on the Jets’ schedule, and so they get them twice. The Payments are one of the best group in soccer and create matchup points for everybody. The Jets will probably be challenged to maneuver the ball towards a troublesome Payments protection, fortified within the offseason with Von Miller, who has been an excellent pickup for Buffalo. On the opposite facet of the ball, in fact, is Josh Allen, who appears just like the league MVP and will have the ability to discover holes in what has been a sturdy Jets protection.
Win, loss or toss-up? LOSS
at Patriots, Nov. 20
Offensive rating: 20
Defensive rating: 19
The Jets get a bye week after the Payments sport to regroup after which comes the rematch with the Patriots in Foxborough. The Jets should know they will beat New England in the event that they play a clear sport. Mac Jones is struggling, and although the Patriots offense put collectively just a few good drives Sunday, they largely benefited from good area place because of the Jets’ turnovers and poor efficiency within the punting sport. The Jets protection can dominate the Patriots. The query is whether or not Mike LaFleur can discover a approach to get extra out of the offense towards Invoice Belichick and ensure Wilson doesn't throw the ball up for grabs.
Win, loss or toss-up? TOSS-UP
vs. Bears, Nov. 27
Offensive rating: 27
Defensive rating: 16
The Jets will honor Darrelle Revis at halftime of this one, which is suitable as the present Jets cornerbacks have been emulating him recently. Sauce Gardner and D.J. Reed have been terrific and an enormous a part of the protection’s success. With Justin Fields coming to city, this sport additionally will function a matchup of two 2021 first-round quarterbacks. The Jets protection ought to have the ability to dominate this one, and as long as the membership can play ball-control offense, they need to get a win.
Win, loss or toss-up? WIN
at Vikings, Dec. 4
Offensive rating: 15
Defensive rating: 28
Minnesota is a stunning 6-1, having gained 5 straight one-score video games. Then again, the Jets have been an excellent street group. They're 4-0, and gained in Inexperienced Bay and Denver, two powerful locations to play. The Vikings are coached by former Jets backup quarterback Kevin O’Connell. This one is a troublesome name. I’m unsure how good the Vikings actually are, however their file is what it's. I'll give them the sting at dwelling on this one, however I’m tempted to name this a toss-up.
Win, loss or toss-up? LOSS
at Payments, Dec. 11
See above.
Win, loss or toss-up? LOSS
vs. Lions, Dec. 18
Offensive rating: 4
Defensive rating: 32
Former Jet Aaron Glenn is having a troublesome time as Detroit’s defensive coordinator. The “Onerous Knocks” stars look certain for one more top-three draft choose. This one ought to be a laugher for the Jets. They get a foul group at dwelling late within the season. They need to dominate this sport.
Win, loss or toss-up? WIN
vs. Jaguars, Dec. 22
Offensive rating: 9
Defensive rating: 18
The highest two picks within the 2021 draft meet for the second straight yr, and if the Jets win this one towards Trevor Lawrence and Co. once more, they’ll give Jets followers playoff hope at Christmas, one thing they haven't had in years.
Win, loss or toss-up? WIN
at Seahawks, Jan. 1
Offensive rating: 12
Defensive rating: 27
It's unattainable to venture what these groups will appear to be in two months. Accidents often play a giant consider these Week 17 and Week 18 video games. However proper now the Seahawks are rolling with former Jets quarterback Geno Smith below heart. You realize Smith would love nothing greater than to stay it to the Jets, who gave up on him after two years as their starter. This one appears like a troublesome one for the Jets on paper.
Win, loss or toss-up? LOSS
at Dolphins, Jan. 7 or 8
Offensive rating: 7
Defensive rating: 23
It will be lots of enjoyable if the Jets and Dolphins had been preventing for a playoff spot on this one. It has been seven years for the reason that Jets had been enjoying for a postseason berth within the last sport of the yr. The Jets already beat the Dolphins as soon as this season, however that was with out Tua Tagovailoa. Miami is a lot better with their beginning quarterback within the lineup. Nonetheless, this one might go both method.
Win, loss or toss-up? TOSS-UP
So right here’s the ultimate tally: three video games that ought to be wins, 4 video games that ought to be losses and two video games which are up for grabs. The Jets get to eight wins with these three wins, after which it comes down to 2 division video games — on the street towards the Patriots and the Dolphins. Can the Jets pull off these two? If they will, that may get them to 10-7, which ought to be sufficient to get into the playoffs.
So, Jets followers, there's nonetheless hope after Sunday’s disappointing loss to the Patriots. There are winnable video games on the schedule and loads of causes to look ahead to the second half.
Dangerous connection
Jets WR Elijah Moore raised some eyebrows Sunday when he was requested about his chemistry with Zach Wilson and stated, “I don’t get the ball. I don’t know.” Nevertheless it was a good reply. The chemistry between Moore and Wilson has been off for some time now. It appeared throughout final yr’s coaching camp as if the 2 2021 draft picks could be a pleasant pairing, however it has not materialized since.
Check out Moore’s splits by quarterback:
Zach Wilson: 23 completions, 52 makes an attempt (44.2 p.c); 266 yards; 1 TD; 3 INTs; 42.6 QBR when concentrating on
Joe Flacco: 22-34 (64.7); 320 yards; 2 TDs; 0 INTs; 114.8 QBR when concentrating on
Mike White: 10-18 (55.6); 133 yards, 1 TD; 3 INTs; 58.1 QBR when concentrating on
Josh Johnson: 5-6 (83.3); 39 yards; 1 TD; 0 INTs; 133.3 QBR when concentrating on
It's a drawback that Moore has as many landing receptions from Johnson as he does from Wilson. One thing has not clicked between Wilson and Moore, and that is a matter for the Jets.
Stat’s so
The Jets are off to a 5-3 begin, their finest file by eight video games since 2015. It's the ninth time the Jets have began 5-3, and so they have by no means completed with a dropping file within the earlier eight seasons. Right here’s a have a look at their last information by the years after beginning 5-3:
2015 — 10-6
Playoffs: No
2011 — 8-8
Playoffs: No
2008 — 9-7
Playoffs: No
2001 — 10-6
Playoffs: Sure, misplaced in wild-card spherical
1998 — 12-4
Playoffs: Sure, misplaced in AFC Championship
1997 — 9-7
Playoffs: No
1978 — 8-8
Playoffs: No
1972 — 7-7
Playoffs: No
Supply: Stathead
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