Week 14 Rooting Guide

by John B on Dec 9, 2010 7:00 AM EST

Our favorite quarterback not named Mark Sanchez this week

Chicago over New England: The Jets did themselves a lot of harm in the division race Monday. They can still win the AFC East but need help. A Bears win would provide some of that.

Kansas City over San Diego: Any scenario that involves the Jets clinching a Playoff spot this weekend involves a San Diego loss.

Tennessee over Indianapolis: One path to clinching involves a Colts loss.

Oakland over Jacksonville (But really root for a tie): A path to clinching this weekend involves a Jaguars loss if the Jets win or a Raiders loss if the Jets tie. The Jets win scenario is more likely, but a tie in this game would help the Jets in any scenario as much as a loss for either team.

Cincinnati over Pittsburgh: The Jets will probably have to beat the Steelers in Pittsburgh to beat them out for seeding assuming either both finish first or both finish second in their respective divisions. A Steelers losing streak would be the other option for the Jets going ahead.

Houston over Baltimore: The Jets currently lead the Ravens by a game for the fifth seed in the AFC Playoffs. Given how strong the Wild Card teams could be, that fifth seed could be important. It's not at all a stretch to say an AFC Championship Game pitting the 5 against the 6 in the AFC is a possibility.

Tweet Comment 4 comments | 0 recs |

Do you like this story?

Comments

so we need thte luck of the irish? lol

Gang green nation!

fire schotty and lets go get a goddamn snack!

by JETSFANF0RLYF3 on Dec 9, 2010 8:56 AM EST reply actions

I am a HUGE Chicago Bears fan!

…but only for this week.

by James Calvin on Dec 9, 2010 10:19 AM EST reply actions

i'm rooting for Jax.

I’d rather not see Manning, who can spread us out and slice and dice us if he gets hot. Not affraid of that team right now, but I’d rather see Jax.

by Crackback on Dec 9, 2010 10:25 AM EST via mobile reply actions

I'm rooting for Jax...

Not because I fear Indy this year—in fact beating them in the playoffs would be sweet revenge—but because I really like the thought of the playoffs minus the most self-righteous team in the NFL.

Plus, whenever I have to hear about Rex Ryan needing to “shut up” or whatever or I hear anyone say he’s a disappointment I would love to be able to point to another second year head coach: Jim Caldwell who failed to make the playoffs despite having arguably the best QB in the game right now because they team continues to foolishly lean on ONE GUY.

I used to loathe Peyton Manning. Now, I just feel sorry for the guy. He really is The Colts.

by cult hero on Dec 9, 2010 12:28 PM EST up reply actions