Jets 2009

Well isn't this interesting? The NY Jets actually have a chance at making the playoffs if they win next week against the Cincinnati Bengals.

After all that... They've had the #1 defense in points, the #1 rushing attack in the league, a 3-0 start. Yet they blew 5 games on the last possession (MIA x2, Jacksonville, Buffalo and Atlanta), had huge special teams debacles (MIA, ATL), weathered Mark Sanchez interception parties (NO, ATL, BUF) and still have a chance at making the playoffs.

Of course, this has all the makings of a Jets collapse. Primetime game, control their own destiny despite looking totally out of it, Jets are favored, Bengals on the road with nearly nothing to play for, last game in Giants Stadium...

But maybe it won't be, and they'll make the playoffs, then get knocked out somewhere in there. Then it would just be another unremarkable season.

I'm not sure which I'd rather have. My ironic sensibilities are truly hoping for the Jets to make the playoffs and then make it to the 2nd round where they knock out the Colts. That would be amazing.