joewilly12 Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 Game-by-game predictions for the 2017 Jets season Tweet email Here’s how Todd Bowles and the Jets should fare this upcoming season. (HOWARD SIMMONS/NEW YORK DAILY NEWS) The following exercise is fraught with peril. I’ve often lampooned the notion of game-by-game predictions (with scores!) in April before the draft, OTAs, minicamp, training camp and even the preseason. It’s a ridiculous task given that the team landscape will change between now and the regular-season opener in five months. Heck, we don’t even know the identity of the starting quarterback for Week 1. (It’ll be Josh McCown, by the way). So why am I doing this? Why am I opening myself up for criticism from Twitter Einsteins, who have correctly predicted the Jets record every single year since birth? Eh, why not? It makes for good off-season discussion. A look at the Jets full 2017 season schedule Here goes nothing… Week 1: at Bills (Sept. 10) Bills 20, Jets 17 OT. Record: 0-1 What better way to kick off the season than by playing five quarters of football? Sean McDermott will have a successful debut in Buffalo thanks to a late comeback capped in overtime. Week 2: at Raiders (Sept. 17) Raiders 27, Jets 13. Record: 0-2 3 reasons why Jets fans should be happy — and sad — right now The Black Hole nut-jobs, ticked off at the news that their favorite team is eventually leaving for Las Vegas, will likely be crazier than usual in the Raiders home opener. Oakland will be a trendy Super Bowl pick this year. They’re loaded with young talent. The Jets won’t be able to keep up. Week 3: vs Dolphins (Sept. 24) Dolphins 24, Jets 20. Record: 0-3 The division rival that swept Gang Green last season rolls into town. The Dolphins embarrassed Todd Bowles’ team in MetLife Stadium last year with their backup quarterback. This will be closer than the 31-13 disaster in 2016, but the Jets will come up short again. Week 4: vs Jaguars (Oct. 1) Jaguars 16, Jets 13. Record: 0-4 After three consecutive losses, Bowles goes to the bullpen, unwraps Christian Hackenberg and finally puts him into a real-live regular-season game! I know what you’re thinking: The Jags are a cupcake. Under most circumstances, you’d be right. But consider this: Jacksonville looks at the Jets as fresh pastry. Tom Coughlin leaves New Jersey a winner. Wait. Coughlin isn’t the head coach... Doug Marrone is, you say? Tell that to Coughlin. Christian Hackenberg (MITCHELL LEFF/GETTY IMAGES) Week 5: at Browns (Oct. 8) Jets 13, Browns 10. Record: 1-4 This would be called the Josh McCown Revenge Game if he were still the starting quarterback. Alas, he won’t be. So, can Hackenberg get his first career win against the worst team in all the land? I’m torn. Oh, screw it. Give the kid his first victory. (This prediction stuff is an inexact science). Week 6: vs Patriots (Oct. 15) Patriots 31, Jets 10. Record: 1-5 Avert your eyes. This could get ugly in a hurry. Week 7: at Dolphins (Oct. 22) Jets 24, Dolphins 21 OT. Record: 2-5 In a weird scheduling quirk, the Jets wrap up with their AFC East foes before the halfway mark of the season. I got a feeling that Mr. Hackenberg has the best game of his season in South Florida as the Jets pull off the upset. Week 8: vs. Falcons (Oct. 29) Falcons 41, Jets 17. Record: 2-6 The reigning NFC champs have way too much firepower for Bowles’ defense. Week 9: vs Bills on Thursday Night (Nov. 2) Jets 20, Bills 16. Record: 3-6 Buffalo isn’t good enough to sweep anyone. Week 10: at Buccaneers (Nov. 12) Bucs 27, Jets 17. Record: 3-7 The Jets' second trip to the Sunshine State will produce a different result. Week 11: Bye Week (Nov. 19) Late byes stink. Week 12: vs Panthers (Nov. 26) Panthers 20, Jets 13. Record: 3-8 My money’s on Cam Newton to have a bounce-back season (assuming he heals up). Week 13: vs Chiefs (Dec. 3) Chiefs 24, Jets 14. Record: 3-9 Andy Reid’s team embarrassed the Jets in Arrowhead last year (see: seven-turnover nightmare). It won’t get that ugly this time, but the result will be the same. Week 14: at Broncos (Dec. 10) Broncos 17, Jets 10. Record: 3-10 Denver’s quarterbacks aren’t scary, but much of the rest of the team — especially the defense — is. Asking Hackenberg to win against that defense in that setting is a bit much. Week 15: at Saints (Dec. 17) Saints 31, Jets 23. Record: 3-11 Drew Brees is a borderline senior citizen, but he can still sling it. This isn’t your older brother’s Saints, but they can still light you up in that dome. Week 16: vs Chargers (Dec. 24) Jets 23, Chargers 16. Record: 4-11 Bowles’ team snaps their five-game losing streak by beating a team that traveled cross-country to play a meaningless game. Todd Bowles and Bill Belichick (BILLIE WEISS/GETTY IMAGES) Week 17: at Patriots (Dec. 31) Patriots 27, Jets 14. Record: 4-12 The Patriots could have the No. 1 playoff seed locked up by the final week. If that happens, the Hoodie might rest Tom Brady, Gronk and many of the regulars. But nothing is guaranteed. Even if Brady rests, that Jimmy Garoppolo guy is pretty good too. The Verdict The 2017 Jets finish 4-12 in what truly was a rebuilding season. Despite fewer wins in 2017 than 2016, the younger players make important progress. PS — Game predictions are for entertainment purposes only. Wager at your own risk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The following exercise is fraught with peril. I’ve often lampooned the notion of game-by-game predictions (with scores!) in April before the draft, OTAs, minicamp, training camp and even the preseason. It’s a ridiculous task given that the team landscape will change between now and the regular-season opener in five months. Heck, we don’t even know the identity of the starting quarterback for Week 1. (It’ll be Josh McCown, by the way). So why am I doing this? Why am I opening myself up for criticism from Twitter Einsteins, who have correctly predicted the Jets record every single year since birth? Eh, why not? It makes for good off-season discussion. A look at the Jets full 2017 season schedule Here goes nothing… Week 1: at Bills (Sept. 10) Bills 20, Jets 17 OT. Record: 0-1 What better way to kick off the season than by playing five quarters of football? Sean McDermott will have a successful debut in Buffalo thanks to a late comeback capped in overtime. Week 2: at Raiders (Sept. 17) Raiders 27, Jets 13. Record: 0-2 3 reasons why Jets fans should be happy — and sad — right now The Black Hole nut-jobs, ticked off at the news that their favorite team is eventually leaving for Las Vegas, will likely be crazier than usual in the Raiders home opener. Oakland will be a trendy Super Bowl pick this year. They’re loaded with young talent. The Jets won’t be able to keep up. Week 3: vs Dolphins (Sept. 24) Dolphins 24, Jets 20. Record: 0-3 The division rival that swept Gang Green last season rolls into town. The Dolphins embarrassed Todd Bowles’ team in MetLife Stadium last year with their backup quarterback. This will be closer than the 31-13 disaster in 2016, but the Jets will come up short again. Week 4: vs Jaguars (Oct. 1) Jaguars 16, Jets 13. Record: 0-4 After three consecutive losses, Bowles goes to the bullpen, unwraps Christian Hackenberg and finally puts him into a real-live regular-season game! I know what you’re thinking: The Jags are a cupcake. Under most circumstances, you’d be right. But consider this: Jacksonville looks at the Jets as fresh pastry. Tom Coughlin leaves New Jersey a winner. Wait. Coughlin isn’t the head coach... Doug Marrone is, you say? Tell that to Coughlin. Christian Hackenberg (MITCHELL LEFF/GETTY IMAGES) Week 5: at Browns (Oct. 8) Jets 13, Browns 10. Record: 1-4 This would be called the Josh McCown Revenge Game if he were still the starting quarterback. Alas, he won’t be. So, can Hackenberg get his first career win against the worst team in all the land? I’m torn. Oh, screw it. Give the kid his first victory. (This prediction stuff is an inexact science). Week 6: vs Patriots (Oct. 15) Patriots 31, Jets 10. Record: 1-5 Avert your eyes. This could get ugly in a hurry. Week 7: at Dolphins (Oct. 22) Jets 24, Dolphins 21 OT. Record: 2-5 In a weird scheduling quirk, the Jets wrap up with their AFC East foes before the halfway mark of the season. I got a feeling that Mr. Hackenberg has the best game of his season in South Florida as the Jets pull off the upset. Week 8: vs. Falcons (Oct. 29) Falcons 41, Jets 17. Record: 2-6 The reigning NFC champs have way too much firepower for Bowles’ defense. Week 9: vs Bills on Thursday Night (Nov. 2) Jets 20, Bills 16. Record: 3-6 Buffalo isn’t good enough to sweep anyone. Week 10: at Buccaneers (Nov. 12) Bucs 27, Jets 17. Record: 3-7 The Jets' second trip to the Sunshine State will produce a different result. Week 11: Bye Week (Nov. 19) Late byes stink. Week 12: vs Panthers (Nov. 26) Panthers 20, Jets 13. Record: 3-8 My money’s on Cam Newton to have a bounce-back season (assuming he heals up). Week 13: vs Chiefs (Dec. 3) Chiefs 24, Jets 14. Record: 3-9 Andy Reid’s team embarrassed the Jets in Arrowhead last year (see: seven-turnover nightmare). It won’t get that ugly this time, but the result will be the same. Week 14: at Broncos (Dec. 10) Broncos 17, Jets 10. Record: 3-10 Denver’s quarterbacks aren’t scary, but much of the rest of the team — especially the defense — is. Asking Hackenberg to win against that defense in that setting is a bit much. Week 15: at Saints (Dec. 17) Saints 31, Jets 23. Record: 3-11 Drew Brees is a borderline senior citizen, but he can still sling it. This isn’t your older brother’s Saints, but they can still light you up in that dome. Week 16: vs Chargers (Dec. 24) Jets 23, Chargers 16. Record: 4-11 Bowles’ team snaps their five-game losing streak by beating a team that traveled cross-country to play a meaningless game. Todd Bowles and Bill Belichick (BILLIE WEISS/GETTY IMAGES) Week 17: at Patriots (Dec. 31) Patriots 27, Jets 14. Record: 4-12 The Patriots could have the No. 1 playoff seed locked up by the final week. If that happens, the Hoodie might rest Tom Brady, Gronk and many of the regulars. But nothing is guaranteed. Even if Brady rests, that Jimmy Garoppolo guy is pretty good too. The Verdict The 2017 Jets finish 4-12 in what truly was a rebuilding season. Despite fewer wins in 2017 than 2016, the younger players make important progress. PS — Game predictions are for entertainment purposes only. Wager at your own risk.
Lil Woody Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 Look at that...Little Manish predicts horrible things for the Jets, but just not bad enough to get them a FQB to improve the team. Surprise, surprise...it's the worst case scenario! Manish goes to bed a happy boy knowing he just penned an article that will agitate just about all Jets fans on every level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinstar Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 8 minutes ago, Lil Woody said: Look at that...Little Manish predicts horrible things for the Jets, but just not bad enough to get them a FQB to improve the team. Surprise, surprise...it's the worst case scenario! Manish goes to bed a happy boy knowing he just penned an article that will agitate just about all Jets fans on every level. That guy has a lot in common with 2 particular posters on this site . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetdawgg Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 28 minutes ago, Tinstar said: That guy has a lot in common with 2 particular posters on this site . Lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New York Mick Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 It's a 0 to 5 win season so he's not wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TuscanyTile2 Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 1 hour ago, Lil Woody said: Look at that...Little Manish predicts horrible things for the Jets, but just not bad enough to get them a FQB to improve the team. Surprise, surprise...it's the worst case scenario! Manish goes to bed a happy boy knowing he just penned an article that will agitate just about all Jets fans on every level. His guesses seem reasonable enough. And odds are we will stink but not get #1 overall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinstar Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 Got to love it. Jets haven't had the draft yet or made a single practice rep, but the season is over . Those of us who are willing to wait and see the outcome of games would love it if those of you who have already given up on the season would find something else to do for the next year or so instead of hanging around here repeating the same garbage time after time . The response to this post should identify clearly where you fit . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flgreen Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 5 minutes ago, TuscanyTile2 said: His guesses seem reasonable enough. And odds are we will stink but not get #1 overall. Might not need first overall in next year's draft to get a good QB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbatesman Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 4 minutes ago, Tinstar said: Got to love it. Jets haven't had the draft yet or made a single practice rep, but the season is over . Those of us who are willing to wait and see the outcome of games would love it if those of you who have already given up on the season would find something else to do for the next year or so instead of hanging around here repeating the same garbage time after time . The response to this post should identify clearly where you fit . So is it safe to say that when we go 3-13, you'll find something else to do? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HessStation Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 The Week 16 win against the Chargers is why, **** Mehta. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinstar Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 30 minutes ago, dbatesman said: So is it safe to say that when we go 3-13, you'll find something else to do? When you look in the mirror, do you like what looks back at you or can't you see your reflection ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbatesman Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 Just now, Tinstar said: When you look in the mirror, do you like what looks back at you or can't you see your reflection ? Are you asking if I'm a vampire? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerfish Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 When i 1st glanced at the sched I thought 7-9 if we get passable qb play, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T0mShane Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 Week-by-week predictions for Manish Mehta articles: Week One: Mike Maccagnan Sabotaged Todd Bowles By Not Re-Signing Ryan Fitzpatrick. Week Two: Mo Wilkerson Is The Sole Reason The Jets Are 0-2. Week Three: Sources--Rex Ryan Would Welcome Return to Jets Sideline. Week Four: Sources--Rex Ryan Pounded Table for Derek Carr. Week Five: Wouldn't It Be Amazing If Jets Fans Paid for "Fire Maccagnan" Billboards With This 20% Off Coupon I Found On GroupOn. Week Six: #FireMaccagnan Hashtag Trending As Jets Fans Revolt Against Mo Wilkerson. Week Seven: Sources--Rex Ryan Would Be 7-0 With This Roster. Week Eight: Sources--Eric Decker Fuming Over Team's Refusal to Sign Fitzpatrick. Week Nine: Mo Wilkerson Lucks Into 11th Sack Despite Weight Gain. Week Ten: Sources--Rex Ryan Really Ready To Return To Jets Sideline and Bring Aaron Rodgers With Him. Week Eleven: Is Mike Maccagnan's Racism To Blame For Not Drafting Dak Prescott? Week Twelve: Movement To Re-Hire Rex Ryan Picks Up Steam Based on These Five Tweets I Read. Week Thirteen: Maccagnan's Failure to Re-Sign Darrelle Revis Hurting Jets Defense. Week Fourteen: Mo Wilkerson Donates Measly $1 million Dollars to Inner City Schools in Obvious Ploy To Reduce Tax Burden. Week Fifteen: Jaguars Make Playoffs Despite Albatross John Idzik. Week Sixteen: Sources--Rex Ryan Willing to Work for Scale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe W. Namath Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 Hes got 3 more wins then I do. I see 1-15. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
August Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 Stop posting (wo)Manish articles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewilly12 Posted April 23, 2017 Author Share Posted April 23, 2017 17 minutes ago, August said: Stop posting (wo)Manish articles. The Jets are the NFL's laughing stock to most of the sports beat writers should we ignore all of them and act like they are wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UnitedWhofans Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 If a post has the name Manish Mehta in it, it should instantly be closed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
varjet Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 This looks pretty reasonable and could be accurate. Few embarrassments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rangerous Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 mehta needs someone to jamb him in a locker like todd did to serby. the guy is a puke and not worth reading. it doesn't matter if what he says has some truth. he didn't come up with this all on his own. he was probably getting drunk with lupica. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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