Are you seriously implying that the undefeated Colts would have lost to the Jets had Peyton Manning and half of the starters (with a 15-10 home lead) not been pulled in the 3rd quarter?
Are you then also saying the Bengals, who RESTED their best offensive player and multiple starters in week 17 gave the Jets a legitimate football game?
There is absolutley no excuse for believing that, none. The Jets were 7-7 this regular season in legitimate football games where the other team wanted to win.