Jetsfan80 Posted November 13, 2006 Share Posted November 13, 2006 While the wild card has taken a back seat to the division title as our goal, its still a legitimate topic to discuss. With Houston beating Jacksonville (again), Miami beating KC, and the Bengals losing to San Diego, we are now in pretty good shape in the AFC Wild Card standings, which are as follows as we speak: 1) San Diego (7-2) ---> Denver (7-2) holds the AFC West tiebreaker 2) Jacksonville (5-4) 3) JETS (5-4) 4) Kansas City (5-4) 5) Cincinnati (4-5) San Diego is not a "lock" for the playoffs yet, but they have too big of a cushion right now after their win against Cincy to say that they won't get in. We don't play the Chargers, making it even harder to gain ground on them. The AFC West will produce at least 2 playoff teams. If the season ended today, we'd still be on the outside looking in because Jacksonville, with their tiebreaker over us, would take the 6th seed in the playoffs. HOWEVER, Jacksonville has a remaining schedule that includes the Giants, @ Buffalo, @ Miami, Indianapolis, @ Tennessee, New England, and Kansas City. I don't see them winning more than 5 of those games, and see them finishing at 9-7. As for KC, we own the tiebreaker over them currently because of our superior conference record (4-4) compared to KC (1-4). KC's remaining schedule includes Oakland, Denver, @ Cleveland, Baltimore, @ San Diego, @ Oakland, Jacksonville. I see their fate as the same as Jacksonville's, 9-7. Since KC and Jacksonville play each other on the last week of the season, its safe to say that the LOSER will absolutely be eliminated. The winner will still need some help. I don't see the Bengals as a huge threat either, as their remaining schedule includes @ New Orleans, @ Cleveland, Baltimore, Oakland, @ Indianapolis, @ Denver, Pittsburgh. They'll probably finish up around 8-8. As for us, we have Chicago, Houston, @ Green Bay, Buffalo, @ Minnesota, @ Miami, and Oakland remaining. I like our chances to finish with 10 wins, especially if we somehow beat the Bears this week. It may be too early to be "scoreboard" watching, but we are NOT in control of our own destiny for the playoffs. We could technically win every game we play for the rest of the season and STILL not make the playoffs. It's nice to know, however, that we are back in the thick of things after today's games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatsFanTX Posted November 13, 2006 Share Posted November 13, 2006 You're discussing playoff implications? Wow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GimmeShelter Posted November 13, 2006 Share Posted November 13, 2006 You're discussing playoff implications? Wow. That's correct. You gonna say this game did not affect your play-off road like you did after last weeks loss? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-E-T-S Posted November 13, 2006 Share Posted November 13, 2006 This week was great for the Jets. A bunch of games helped us out. I think we have a better chance of getting a wildcard rather than winning our division... unless the patriots continue to downfall after their 2 losses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
serphnx Posted November 13, 2006 Share Posted November 13, 2006 If we win out, we're almost definitely in. We should worry more about next week though than getting even 10 wins right now. 9 wins will still be an accomplishment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Preston Howley III Posted November 13, 2006 Share Posted November 13, 2006 You're discussing playoff implications? Wow. 17-14. Wow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ECURB Posted November 13, 2006 Share Posted November 13, 2006 PATS Nov 19 @Green Bay Nov 26 Chicago Dec 3 Detroit Dec 10 @Miami Dec 17 Houston Dec 24 @Jacksonville Dec 31 @Tennessee I think they will go 3-4 for the rest of the year JETS Nov 19 Chicago Nov 26 Houston Dec 3 @Green Bay Dec 10 Buffalo Dec 17 @Minnesota Dec 25 @Miami Dec 31 Oakland I think the JETS will go 5-2 to finish the year JETS - 10-6 PATS - 9-7 Maybe its the PATS who should worry about the Wildcard race? Dont jump on me and call me a "homer" either, this isnt a wild prediction it is merely weighted to the JETS advantage... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Troll Posted November 13, 2006 Share Posted November 13, 2006 If we win out, we're almost definitely in. We should worry more about next week though than getting even 10 wins right now. 9 wins will still be an accomplishment. If we win out, we'll be 12-4. The AFC is pretty competitive, but I'm fairly certain we'll get in with a 12-4 record. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-E-T-S Posted November 13, 2006 Share Posted November 13, 2006 If we win out, we'll be 12-4. The AFC is pretty competitive, but I'm fairly certain we'll get in with a 12-4 record. Yeah, I think so too. IF we get 10 wins, I expect to make it to the playoffs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faba Posted November 13, 2006 Share Posted November 13, 2006 Green Bay is playing good right now- they will be harder to beat on the road than it looked like a couple of weeks ago for both NE and us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toon88 Posted November 13, 2006 Share Posted November 13, 2006 who are the Pats 4 losses coming to??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetsfan80 Posted November 13, 2006 Author Share Posted November 13, 2006 You're discussing playoff implications? Wow. Both the Pats and Jets have a lot of common opponents coming up, Tx. I'd start thinking about the playoffs now, too. The Jets are breathing down your necks after this week's game, and the Pats have the slim 1 game edge in every tiebreaker category (common opponents, division record, AFC record). This means that one slip-up, and the Jets will be in front. So, yes, this is a worthy discussion. The point is, this week put the Jets from "outside looking in" to SQUARELY on the playoff bubble. They absolutely should be considered contenders now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faba Posted November 13, 2006 Share Posted November 13, 2006 who are the Pats 4 losses coming to??? I would doubt pats lose 4 of those games- but you learn to take care of your own business first and win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-E-T-S Posted November 13, 2006 Share Posted November 13, 2006 I hope we don't expect too much from the Jets now. All I know is that I don't want another Cleveland shock! Then again we have a good coach... hopefully he will not let it happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
serphnx Posted November 13, 2006 Share Posted November 13, 2006 If we win out, we'll be 12-4. The AFC is pretty competitive, but I'm fairly certain we'll get in with a 12-4 record. Well, that's why I said we'd almost definitely be in. But I think it's important to say even with that, we might not even win our division. I think we could still not even make the playoffs with that record, but that's rather doubtful. The Chargers/Broncos might see a 13 win team between the both of them, so if that happened they'd have the first wild card. We'd almost be a lock for the final spot however. As of now, only the Jaguars are ahead of us, and if the Patriots won out, and we won out, the Jags would have a loss and we'd get in ahead of them. Actually, I suppose we'd then be a guaranteed lock. If the Pats lost that one game, then I'm not so sure what happens. If the Pats win the tie-breaker over us, and the Jags win the tie-breaker as well, there would be 3 12-4 teams and one wouldn't make it. But, what are the chances of that happening? If it does happen, I'm going to bump this thread and say I saw it coming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-E-T-S Posted November 13, 2006 Share Posted November 13, 2006 Jets finishing at 12-4... I do not think this will happen. Don't get me wrong... I would die for that record but I do not see it coming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatsFanTX Posted November 13, 2006 Share Posted November 13, 2006 Green Bay is playing good right now- they will be harder to beat on the road than it looked like a couple of weeks ago for both NE and us. Let's see, the Texans beat the Jags in Jacksonville. How did the Jets fare against the Jags this year? Texans should easily handle the Jets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
serphnx Posted November 13, 2006 Share Posted November 13, 2006 Let's see, the Texans beat the Jags in Jacksonville. How did the Jets fare against the Jags this year? Texans should easily handle the Jets. Oh in that case, since the Dolphins beat the Bears, and we beat the Dolphins, we're going to beat the Bears for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ECURB Posted November 13, 2006 Share Posted November 13, 2006 Let's see, the Texans beat the Jags in Jacksonville. How did the Jets fare against the Jags this year? Texans should easily handle the Jets. Gotta love that logic... Problem is the JETS are getting better every week while teams like the PATS/JAGS/BENGALS... ect are just trying not to slip too much... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GimmeShelter Posted November 13, 2006 Share Posted November 13, 2006 Let's see, the Texans beat the Jags in Jacksonville. How did the Jets fare against the Jags this year? Texans should easily handle the Jets. You're right. After all we can only beat one win teams........and the Patriots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ECURB Posted November 13, 2006 Share Posted November 13, 2006 Oh in that case, since the Dolphins beat the Bears, and we beat the Dolphins, we're going to beat the Bears for sure. Obviously! lol Actually the one good thing we have going for us is that we are on the rise while the Bears have slipped some... Id hate to be facing the Bears at their best... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barton Posted November 13, 2006 Share Posted November 13, 2006 We arent getting into the playoffs as a wildcard. We are winning the division. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shawn306 Posted November 13, 2006 Share Posted November 13, 2006 PATS Nov 19 @Green Bay Nov 26 Chicago Dec 3 Detroit Dec 10 @Miami Dec 17 Houston Dec 24 @Jacksonville Dec 31 @Tennessee I think they will go 3-4 for the rest of the year JETS Nov 19 Chicago Nov 26 Houston Dec 3 @Green Bay Dec 10 Buffalo Dec 17 @Minnesota Dec 25 @Miami Dec 31 Oakland I think the JETS will go 5-2 to finish the year JETS - 10-6 PATS - 9-7 Maybe its the PATS who should worry about the Wildcard race? Dont jump on me and call me a "homer" either, this isnt a wild prediction it is merely weighted to the JETS advantage... Still alot of football to be played. Jacksonville is one of the great mysteries of the NFL this season. Some weeks they look they look unbeatable and some weeks they look awful. Don't look now but the Texans (Yes the Texans) are playing some very good football right now. Buffalo played Indy tough today Miami looks like they may be getting things together and Minnesota in Minnesota will not be easy either. Right now the Jets should enjoy the win and then start thinking about the Bears and the Bears only. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxman Posted November 13, 2006 Share Posted November 13, 2006 You're discussing playoff implications? Wow. Tx, You are right. The Jets really aren't a playoff caliber team. Which makes the Pats losing to them all that much more embarassing. Oh how the mighty have fallen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugg Posted November 13, 2006 Share Posted November 13, 2006 Look, I still think a playoff berth is a longshot. Not impossible , not likely. Big deal is that this team turned a corner today that Edwards never even came close to seeing. We're at last headed in the right direction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetsfan80 Posted November 13, 2006 Author Share Posted November 13, 2006 Look, I still think a playoff berth is a longshot. Not impossible , not likely. It's not at all a longshot. We are 3rd in line for one of 2 wild card spots behind a team who is only ahead of us through a tiebreaker, and are just 1 game back in the division with 7 games remaining (4 of them at home, 5 against teams with losing records). This is not an improbable feat. We are in a far better positon for a playoff spot than the Steelers, Titans, Texans, Bills, Dolphins, Raiders, Browns, and are in slightly better shape than the Chiefs and Bengals. This puts us squarely on the bubble, and only one slip-up by the Jags or Pats from being in control of our own destiny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxman Posted November 13, 2006 Share Posted November 13, 2006 It's not at all a longshot. We are 3rd in line for one of 2 wild card spots behind a team who is only ahead of us through a tiebreaker, and are just 1 game back in the division with 7 games remaining (4 of them at home, 5 against teams with losing records). This is not an improbable feat. We are in a far better positon for a playoff spot than the Steelers, Titans, Texans, Bills, Dolphins, Raiders, Browns, and are in slightly better shape than the Chiefs and Bengals. This puts us squarely on the bubble, and only one slip-up by the Jags or Pats from being in control of our own destiny. 80 -- You nailed it. The reality is that the Jets are in the playoff hunt. I know I felt as did many others, that talent wise they are not quite there yet. But ultimately, you are what your record says you are! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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