What We Can Take from the Schedule

by John B on Apr 20, 2010 9:49 PM EDT

I'm sure we'll see plenty of experts try to break down how the schedule will shake out for the Jets. Doing so in April doesn't make a ton of sense, though. The NFL is a year to year league. There are always teams that come out of nowhere in the Playoffs and favored teams that stumble. We also don't know what injuries teams will suffer. Remember 2008 when it looked like the Dolphins were an easy sweep at the start of the year? It's a lot more difficult to say which games will be easy. There are a few things we can take, though.

I'm a little worried about the Week 2 showdown with the Pats. It comes on a short week after what is sure to be an emotional Monday nighter against a physical Ravens team in the opener.
The Jets don't get an edge for the second game against the Pats despite playing on Thanksgiving. New England plays in Detroit that day and gets the same ten days of rest.
The league is only playing divisional games Week 17. This may contradict everything I just said, but I can say with some degree of certainty the Bills will be an easier out than Miami or New England would be.
The Steelers are Week 15 so don't count on a Ben Roethlisberger suspension impacting that game.
The bye is Week 7 this year. I like having the bye as late as possible to help the team rest up for the home stretch. It could be better. It could be worse.
The Jets are scheduled for five primetime games. They have arrived as one of the most interesting teams in the league.

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Disagree about week 2 vs Pats

Even though it is a short week, I like to play them early. Theres less chance for anyone to be injured, and everyone will be generally fresh (being Week 2). Also, it gives us an early opportunity to take a lead on the Pats.
Starting off 2-0 and having a win over the Pats would set us up nicely for a postseason opportunity. I know I am getting ahead of myself, assuming for wins against Baltimore and the Pats, but lets be optimistic. I think they can do it

by VinnyG917 on Apr 20, 2010 10:10 PM EDT reply actions

I haven’t been following his rehab, but I think there’s less of a chance of Welker playing if we play them early as well. Welker-less Pats are a lot less dangerous to us as evidenced by last year’s games.

by random122 on Apr 20, 2010 10:13 PM EDT up reply actions

Welker won't be back to himself by thanksgiving.

He may be playing by then but not nearly as effective. Im not just guessin either. Thats what Ive been hearin from NE radio stations anyway.

by colinyoung on Apr 20, 2010 10:29 PM EDT up reply actions

I also Disagree on week 2

Tom brady wasn’t the only reason the Pats got off to a slow start. They have made something of a habit of putting more effort in the second half of the season then the first. Not having Welker will mean alot of trial and error on their part to find a solid gameplan that will work from week to week. Adding Holt will only prolong the process. And don’t forget that team hasn’t won an away game in over a year. The quick turn around is a tough one to handle. But there is the possibility of riding a big monday night win into a short week with a division rival and It being a good thing.

by colinyoung on Apr 20, 2010 10:27 PM EDT up reply actions

My biggest concern is the span from Week 11 to 15...

It’s the hardest grouping the team will have to endure all season and playoff talk begins right in the middle of it.

by colinyoung on Apr 20, 2010 10:32 PM EDT reply actions

Those will most likely be the games to determine our playoff fate. I’m not particularly concerned about any team we play though. My biggest concerns are Mark Sanchez’s growth/progression, and the health of our RBs. If we come out ahead in this two departments, then it won’t matter who we play.

by random122 on Apr 20, 2010 10:51 PM EDT up reply actions

Taking Bets on Week 15

I’d put good money down on Leftwhich being the starter for the Steelers by then.

Mauldin Played for Columbus a few years ago, He has six career games.

by Mark D on Apr 20, 2010 11:01 PM EDT reply actions

as a Steeler fan I hope not

Big Ben gives us a shot to win a SB, Leftwich gives us an outside chance of making the playoffs. Leftwich’s best playing days are behind him. Big Ben has been throwing better than ever, and only because the D couldn’t hold leads in the 4th did not get into the playoffs last season. I can not see Big Ben on another team, this stinks.

by Rickfansince76 on Apr 21, 2010 1:35 PM EDT up reply actions

Our Schedule gets progressively harder

And I don’t like that. We have a brutal 5-week stretch at the end of the season. The only good part about it is that we finish the season against Buffalo. Can rest guys if needed.

Starts vsHouston… on 11.21 The #1 passing attack last year, with an upgrade in their run-game this team could have a very balanced offense and be dangerous in the future. Never an easy game.

Then vs Cincy…. short week for Turkey day. They will be looking for revenge from last year obviously. Hard-fought game.

Then Get a bit of an extended break… but travel to NE. Then have a divisional B2B and go to Miami the next week. Brutalll B2B divisional games.

Then two road games in a row…

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by Matt Birch on Apr 20, 2010 11:04 PM EDT reply actions

You beat the Texans last year

and I think you have a better team this year (on paper anyway). I would have to think the Texans are looking at the Jets on their schedule and thinking it will be a tough game.

And then we all woke up!

by Cold_Old_Steelers_Fan on Apr 21, 2010 9:28 AM EDT up reply actions

Also, after the NE game, we have 3 of 4 games on the road

Definitely tough.

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by Matt Birch on Apr 20, 2010 11:05 PM EDT reply actions

You never know. Those games might be easy. Especially the division games. The Kraken eats QBs, so NE and MIA will have to sacrifice their back-ups to the Kraken on the 2nd go around.

by Crackback on Apr 20, 2010 11:12 PM EDT up reply actions

lol dude its not 420 any more

by realsouthace on Apr 21, 2010 6:49 AM EDT reply actions

heh

I don’t remember hearing previously about 420 but 3,000 people showed up at our legislature to celebrate it yesterday. That’s a lot for a smaller city.

And then we all woke up!

by Cold_Old_Steelers_Fan on Apr 21, 2010 9:30 AM EDT up reply actions

The first two are goner be tough

The Ravens were the defensive big boys until we move on the block last year. Its Rex’s former team, so there is goner be added motivation for them to beat us. Not to mention, everybody goes all out to get that first win. New England is New England, enough said. Don’t forget the Phins will have added motivation with Jason Taylor and Rex’s talking about stopping that wildcat. We need to win at least two of these games, I prefer winning all of them, but its pivotal that we get off to a great start.

by BIG OH!!!!! on Apr 21, 2010 11:57 AM EDT reply actions