OT: The Jets attempt for the ultimate back into the playoffs just got a lot easier - New England Patriots Forums

***Rob0729*** · 12-30-2011, 02:38 PM

Looks like Reggie Bush is out on Sunday. That is a huge blow to the Dolphins because I didn't see the Jets having a chance of stopping Bush because their defense is so slow and been killed by speedy backs all year.

There is now a decent shot of them backing in although they definitely could lose to the Dolphins who are probably a better team despite the records. Also, the Texans may tank the Titans game to get ready for the playoffs.

I guarantee you if the Jets do back into the playoffs, most Jets fans will act like the Jets are the team to beat even though they are 1-6 against teams with winning records and held their own destiny in their own hands two weeks ago only to blow it with two embarrassing losses to the NFC East.

Uncle Rico · 12-30-2011, 02:47 PM

Link.

Dagnabit. Well, as you say, 'Phins still could rise up. And um, go Titans. (Edit: oops, I mistakenly typed Texans here earlier. My bad.)

***DaBruinz*** · 12-30-2011, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Rob0729

Looks like Reggie Bush is out on Sunday. That is a huge blow to the Dolphins because I didn't see the Jets having a chance of stopping Bush because their defense is so slow and been killed by speedy backs all year.

There is now a decent shot of them backing in although they definitely could lose to the Dolphins who are probably a better team despite the records. Also, the Texans may tank the Titans game to get ready for the playoffs.

I guarantee you if the Jets do back into the playoffs, most Jets fans will act like the Jets are the team to beat even though they are 1-6 against teams with winning records and held their own destiny in their own hands two weeks ago only to blow it with two embarrassing losses to the NFC East.

I'm pretty sure that the Jets need to win with losses by Cincy, Tennessee, AND Oakland or Denver to make the play-offs.. Not sure what the odds are, but the likelihood of 3 of them losing can't be that high. Especially, as mentioned, that Houston is probably going to "tank" by not playing a lot of starters..

***Gwedd*** · 12-30-2011, 02:49 PM

IF the JETS get into the playoffs, and that's a BIG if, then I expect them to be an early out. It would be the icing on Rex's cake to see them get in, then get blown away in the first game and sent packing. Couldn't happen to a better crew. The meltdown on Joe Begnino's WFAN show would be biblical.

I'm still expecting to see Rex released as HC of the NYJ after this season is over. As clueless as the JETS FO is, they still can't deal with much more of the bad PR that his blustering and the JETS' non-performance has brought upon them. He has to go.

Uncle Rico · 12-30-2011, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by DaBruinz

I'm pretty sure that the Jets need to win with losses by Cincy, Houston, Oakland and Denver to make the play-offs..

Nope.

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NEW YORK JETS

NY Jets clinch a wild-card spot:

1) NYJ win + CIN loss + TEN loss or tie + OAK loss or tie

2) NYJ win + CIN loss + TEN loss or tie + DEN loss or tie

"

***Rob0729*** · 12-30-2011, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by DaBruinz

I'm pretty sure that the Jets need to win with losses by Cincy, Houston, Oakland and Denver to make the play-offs..

That's why I said that their attempt to back in to the playoffs is easier. They still need a ton of help to get in, but them beating the Dolphins before Bush was declared out was the least likely outcome needed for the Jets to back into the playoffs.

***Rob0729*** · 12-30-2011, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Gwedd

IF the JETS get into the playoffs, and that's a BIG if, then I expect them to be an early out. It would be the icing on Rex's cake to see them get in, then get blown away in the first game and sent packing. Couldn't happen to a better crew. The meltdown on Joe Begnino's WFAN show would be biblical.

I'm still expecting to see Rex released as HC of the NYJ after this season is over. As clueless as the JETS FO is, they still can't deal with much more of the bad PR that his blustering and the JETS' non-performance has brought upon them. He has to go.

Rex isn't getting fired. They still love him in NY. Schottenheimer and Sanchez are taking the heat in NY. If the Jets don't get in this year, Rex could be fired with no playoffs in the 2012 season though.

***DaBruinz*** · 12-30-2011, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Rob0729

That's why I said that their attempt to back in to the playoffs is easier. They still need a ton of help to get in, but them beating the Dolphins before Bush was declared out was the least likely outcome needed for the Jets to back into the playoffs.

Don't know about that since the Phins had put Jake Long on the IR.. And I think Long being healthy has as much to do with Bush's success, but that is besides the point.

***DaBruinz*** · 12-30-2011, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Uncle Rico

Nope.

"

NEW YORK JETS

NY Jets clinch a wild-card spot:

1) NYJ win + CIN loss + TEN loss or tie + OAK loss or tie

2) NYJ win + CIN loss + TEN loss or tie + DEN loss or tie

"

Thanks, I had corrected myself..

Uncle Rico · 12-30-2011, 02:56 PM

I've felt all along that the most likely outcome that would knock the Jets out would be them losing to Miami. IMO there's a very good chance Baltimore beats Cinci, SD beats Oakland, and KC beats Denver. No slam dunks mind you. Knowing that Houston has no reason to go all out — and effectively take a bye week — you can see them losing to Tenn and thereby Just Ending The (jets') Season.