This is by far the crappiest team the Patriots have faced in months. 3-11, rain and wind in the low 40s should keep the fans away. I know I'd be giving my tickets away. There won't be a lot of energy in the stadium.
The Jets' offense is the lamest one they've faced in 2014. The Patriots defenders have had to get up for a long string of excellent quarterbacks and receiving corps. What are we looking at here? Geno Smith, Percy Harvin, Eric Decker, Jeremy Kerley and TE Jeff Cumberland? RB Chris Ivory is pretty good behind that line, but how do these guyys score points?
Eric Decker is the Jets' top receiver with 62 catches for 720 yards. I hope he brings his suntan lotion for his visit to Revis Island. After that, the next best receiver is TE Jace Amaro who is out. What a mess.
The Jets are good defensively against the run, so expect Belichick to challenge the OL to pound away with Blount and Gray, and set up play action. They're 6th in total yards allowed with 330 yards allowed per game, but they give up 5.5 yards per play. Their top pass rusher has 6.5 sacks. The Jets can keep this one close unless Brady gets hot. It would be nice to see him have a big game statistically.
http://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/nyj/2014.htm
I just hope the Patriots don't play down to the level of the competition, and they come out of this one with no injuries.