In other news the list of teams we play in '09 is all set http://www.newyorkjets.com/news/articles/show/2794-jets-know-who-their-2009-foes-are It is one of the several rites of the regular-season finale, along with putting the playoff tiebreakers to bed and determining the next spring's first-round draft position. It's nailing down the following season's opponents. The Jets, after the fourth loss in their last five games by 24-17 to Miami on Sunday, know who their 16 foes will be next season, and know that they will be a tough 16 ? with games against the Titans, Colts, Falcons and Panthers at the top of the slate, the Jets' strength of opponents' schedule will be a difficult .568 (145-110-1). The full team and league schedules won't be released by the NFL until April, but here is a quick look at the Jets' '09 opponents: HOME AFC East ? Buffalo (7-9), Miami (11-5), New England (11-5) AFC North ? Cincinnati (4-11-1): Bengals won their last three to pass Browns for third place, and return to the Meadowlands next year, where they have lost seven straight to the Jets. AFC South ? Tennessee (13-3): AFC's top seed and a Jets opponent for fourth straight year but for the first time at home since 2003). Jacksonville (5-11): Also the Jaguars' first Meadowlands visit since '03, comeback win for Green & White. NFC South ? Atlanta (11-5): Jets host Falcons, led in by Matt Ryan and John Abraham, for first times in 11 years. Carolina (12-4) Panthers, who dueled Giants for NFC's top seed, last played Jets at Meadowlands in '98. AWAY AFC East ? Buffalo (7-9), Miami (11-5), New England (11-5) AFC South ? Indianapolis (12-4): First game in Lucas Oil Stadium against Peyton Manning and Colts, who had a strong '08 finish. Houston (8-8): Jets' only game at Reliant Stadium was '03 come-from-behind win over Texans. AFC West ? Oakland (5-11): Green & White, who enjoyed their Oakland years a while back, return to the Bay area for the second straight year vs. the Silver & Black. NFC South ? New Orleans (8-8): Drew Brees and Saints' prolific offense will be waiting in Jets' first Superdome visit since '01 Sunday night triumph. Tampa Bay (9-7): Jets haven't played at the Buccaneers since Wayne Chrebet "Flashlight Game" win in 2000. Only 1 trip to the west coast and hopefully it will be around the bye week. Last year of the current scheduling system so a vote will come soon if they are going to change it. Extra news - Jets pick 17th in the draft. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2009_NFL_Draft
