Who's on first? LOL, here's a guide of who to root for this wknd:

[FootballLove]

Jets Week 15 Fan Guide: Can Gang Green sneak back into playoff contention? (msn.com)

Contrary to what some believe, the New York Jets are not out of playoff contention in the AFC. They may be 5-8, but if they win out – and get some help along the way – Gang Green could sneak into the playoffs after all. 

An improved offense, a stellar defense, and the potential return of a Hall-of-Fame quarterback certainly have fans raising their heads to see if it can be done. For the Jets to end a 13-year playoff drought though, they’ll need some help. 

 

East Rutherford, NJ — November 24, 2023 — Garrett Wilson of the Jets catches a TD in the second half as the Miami Dolphins defeated the NY Jets 34-13 at MetLife Stadium on November 24, 2023 in East Rutherford, NJ to play in the first “Black Friday” NFL game. Chris Pedota, NorthJersey.com / USA TODAY NETWORK© Provided by AMNY

Today, AM New York goes through each game this weekend and tells you who to root for to get New York to the playoffs. 

Saturday

Minnesota Vikings vs. Cincinnati Bengals 

Much like the Jets, the Bengals haven’t exactly acted like a team that is dead in the water without their franchise quarterback. After Joe Burrow went down for the season, the team has seen Jake Browning elevate his play, and elevate Cincinnati’s chances of a playoff berth. For New York to make the playoffs though, the Browning story must come to a massive end.

Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Indianapolis Colts

Both the Colts and Steelers sit at 7-6 so there’s no major winner or loser here for the Jets. That being said, I trust Shane Steichen’s offense a lot more which means Pittsburgh needs to be able to win. The longer their putrid offense wins, the more likely they’ll have a couple of other duds along the way. 

Denver Broncos vs. Detroit Lions

Sean Payton has impressively turned around the Broncos season to win six of their last seven games. While Russell Wilson looks like the QB he was in Seattle, the team has still won a ton of close, one-score games. That kind of luck can run out in a hurry and probably will against a reeling Lions franchise.

New York Jets vs. Miami Dolphins 

Duh.

Houston Texans vs. Tennessee Titans

Despite their heroic win over the Dolphins on Monday, it’s hard for me to see the Titans as a fixed product right now. Houston, on the other hand, is banged up with few options in the passing game right now. A Titans win would be a huge help for Gang Green.

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Chicago Bears vs. Cleveland Browns

Don’t look now but Justin Fields is starting to look somewhat of a competent quarterback as of late. Chicago has won three of their last four and looks dangerous against a Browns team that is somehow three games over .500. A testament to their defense and head coach Kevin Stefanski, the Browns control their destiny for a playoff berth. 

That’s something that will need to change for the Jets. 

Kansas City Chiefs vs. New England Patriots

No need to root for the final weeks of the Bill Belichick era if you are a Jets fan. A Chiefs win gives them control of the AFC West again after slipping in recent weeks. 

Dallas Cowboys vs. Buffalo Bills

Nothing too complicated here. Dallas should dominate this game anyway. 

Baltimore Ravens vs. Jacksonville Jaguars

This is a rare AFC game that doesn’t affect the Jets in any way with both Baltimore and Jacksonville in control of their divisions. I would go with Baltimore here because the AFC North has all three teams in playoff contention so Jets fans should want some space here.

[bitonti]

Just now, FootballLove said:

Don’t look now but Justin Fields is starting to look somewhat of a competent quarterback as of late.

who'd a thunk it

the Jets should have taken Justin Fields instead of Zach Wilson 

it was obvious one player balled out in the CFB playoffs with broken ribs the other one was in like the Idaho Potato Bowl or some bullsh*t 

[Integrity28]

Reminds me of Rex’s first trip to the playoffs. If backing in is what it takes, then Rodgers blows up, then I’m in at this point. 

[Plen T]

Bobby Boy tanked the season again with his incompetence 

[FootballLove]

1 minute ago, bitonti said:

who'd a thunk it

the Jets should have taken Justin Fields instead of Zach Wilson 

it was obvious one player balled out in the CFB playoffs with broken ribs the other one was in like the Idaho Potato Bowl or some bullsh*t 

Maybe true, but neither have set the world on fire.

I recall at the time that this draft was the first one ever to have like 6 QBs taken in the top whatever. And true to course, only one has panned out.

Taking ZW at our natural spot (#2) was better (I think) than the 9ers trading the farm to move up to #3 for Tray Lance.

If the Jets HAD taken Fields as you suggest, the 9ers would have RAN to the podium to draft ZW #3 overall.

Either way, the 9ers were doomed to be F'd. Until Mr. Irrelevant came out of nowhere...

[FootballLove]

11 minutes ago, Integrity28 said:

Reminds me of Rex’s first trip to the playoffs. If backing in is what it takes, then Rodgers blows up, then I’m in at this point. 

Yup...even Rex told the fans the Jets were out of the PO hunt....then BAM! Jets in AFCCG 15 minutes away from a SB

[hawk]

Jets need to win.  That is all.  Whatever happens happens.  Root against AFC teams facing NFC teams.  Root for weaker AFC teams facing another AFC team.

[bitonti]

1 hour ago, FootballLove said:

neither have set the world on fire.

i feel like most Jets fans have a blind spot for how much better Justin Fields has been than Zach Wilson, from day 1 

these players are not equal, not even after Zach's good half last week 

Fields is completing at 67% the last 3 games 

[Beerfish]

3 minutes ago, bitonti said:

i feel like most Jets fans have a blind spot for how much better Justin Fields has been than Zach Wilson, from day 1 

these players are not equal, not even after Zach's good half last week 

Fields is completing at 67% the last 3 games 

Wilson stinks.

Fields stinks slightly less than Zach Wilson so yes he is better.

Fields holds the ball,  takes egregious sacks, turns it over and runs for a billion yards.

At least the Bears are adding guys like Cole Kmet and DJ Moore to help their QB while the jets add guys like cj uzoamoh and alan lazard.

[doitny]

1 hour ago, hawk said:

Jets need to win.  That is all.  Whatever happens happens.  Root against AFC teams facing NFC teams.  Root for weaker AFC teams facing another AFC team.

exactly.

of course were the Jets so every game today and tomorrow will go our way except for the game we play.. 

[rangerous]

3 hours ago, bitonti said:

who'd a thunk it

the Jets should have taken Justin Fields instead of Zach Wilson 

it was obvious one player balled out in the CFB playoffs with broken ribs the other one was in like the Idaho Potato Bowl or some bullsh*t 

You mean who’d a thunk it that it took fields the better parts of three seasons to show something.  Seems to me finding out how good these QBs are takes three seasons.  Try naming one qb who was great out of the box on a rebuilding team.

[Jetsfan80]

But if the Jets LOSE out, who do we root for…for tank purposes?

So confused.  

[The Engineer]

2 hours ago, bitonti said:

i feel like most Jets fans have a blind spot for how much better Justin Fields has been than Zach Wilson, from day 1 

these players are not equal, not even after Zach's good half last week 

Fields is completing at 67% the last 3 games 

Blind spot? One of the dumbest takes and posters on here. Very consistent. No one can help you, no one. 

[Anthony Jet]

So this started out well