Someone started a thread about Apathy, the fact that this thread didn't even exist is a perfect example of their point. Not like it's unexpected with the way things are going, but I'd like to at least discuss the game a little. After all, there are only 4 more before an 8 month long roller coaster of coaching staff changes and team rebuilding. For those of you who still want to win, Rex Ryan has usually done pretty well against rookie quarterbacks, and I think Bridgewater can be forced into mistakes if we play him right. For those of you who want to tank, Geno typically struggles outdoors in cold weather. Well, he's bad in general but especially so in conditions like those he'll face Sunday. Also, we're awful against teams with dominant fronts and the Vikings are 4th in the NFL in sacks. I think we're going to struggle to put points up. I'd expect another heavy dose of the run and another slopfest where we score in the teens. We'll probably drop this one unless Teddy really craps the bed. Hopefully we don't get caught looking ahead to our big tanking matchup with Tennessee next week and accidentally win this game due to lack of focus. (just kidding... kind of).
Winnable game. I saw a stat earlier today that we won last 9 meetings vs Minn. Last time they beat us was in 1975.
I'm only discussing ways we need to lose. rex is gone nobody feels bad anymore it is what it is at this point, might as well start looking forward to other things. I really want Mariota even though it seem Winston is more pro-ready, Mariota just got that "it-factor" *skip bayless voice* ... But nah in regards to the game i got Minnesota winning this one 17-13. Bold Predictions: CJ will again be our leading rusher (125 yrds rushing, 40 rcving) & score our only TD. Geno will throw for less than 120 yrds and two picks, one pick-6. Jets d-line rips Bridgewater up for 6 sacks.
I wouldn't mind bringing CJ back next year so I'd feed him the rock to leave a good taste in his mouth about the end of the season/make him feel better about his stats
We have great history against Minnesota. For some reason they are a team we always do well against and that includes some years where they were really good. It's Funny how organizations can have certain teams that for whatever reason they are always terrible against and others they always beat. Jets v. Minny should've been the 1998 Super Bowl as well. Considering the history and the matchup -I think this will be the only win left on the docket and the jets will finish 3-13. It will be interesting to watch Bridgewater too considering he could've been here
JUST WIN. #FUCKTANKING rookie QBs usually suck vs rex so the next two weeks could yield a W or two. not gonna save his job but still
I think we win this one, we should ave fucking beaten Miami Monday night. I can't believe people want to lose, we can't watch this team for 8 months , sorry I want to go 4-0 in the next 4. Good teams draft good players regardless of where they draft or would rather be the Browns or Bucs?
This is a must lose game,what does it matter if we finish 2-14 or 4-12 the outcome is all gonna be the same.Rex is gone no matter what and to insure Idziks firing and our top pick in the draft we need to lose out.I was never a "Lose for the draft" guy but I don't care anymore
I 99.99% of the time never root for this team to lose. However, due to the current circumstances and what's on the line for the future of this franchise, just tank and lose the last 4. No draft pick is a sure thing, but it gives us a shot at a quicker rebuild if we're able to draft high enough to get a franchise QB.
Biggest thing is probably scoring points on defense and special teams with return touchdowns and good field position. Bridgewater can be rattled, but he'll play better at home. Geno did not have a good game at all the last time we played Zimmer's defense. However, our team played well against the Browns with Norv's offense.
Excited to see Bridgewater against a crappy Rex Ryan defense. He has a good game and it will spark more debate on our draft choice this past yr.
I can picture Rex pulling a 180 from last week to troll Idzik some more. Have Geno attempt 40+ passes with no attempt to establish a running game in an attempt to expose him.
Actually, you root 99.88% of the time for the team to win. The Jets have played a total of 857 games since their inception in 1960 as the titans. Assuming this is the 1st time you are rooting against them and have been alive for all the games, you have rooted for them in 857/858 games = 99.883%.
Fans have some delusion that top tier talent has only ever been drafted in the top 5 picks and would rather watch "their team" lose, its a mindset I will never understand.
