FPI's strength of schedule rank: 3
Toughest stretch: Let's go straight to the midsection: In Weeks 7 through 9, the Jets face the Buffalo Bills (home), Kansas City Chiefs (away) and New England Patriots (home). Aside from the obvious concern -- they were all playoff teams -- the characteristic that jumps out is all three have smart quarterbacks who are athletes. The Jets struggled against mobile quarterbacks last season, and not having Adams -- their fastest defender -- won't help. Their season could be toast by the end of this stretch.
Over or under 6.8 wins? Under.
The Jets helped their future by acquiring two first-round picks in the Adams trade, but the present looks grim. They have no top-100 players on the roster, the offensive line is new and the defense lacks talent at the two most important positions, edge rusher and cornerback. And let's not forget, they have the third-toughest schedule. This feels like one of those years that goes two steps backward. Prediction: 6-10. -- Cimini
Toughest stretch: Let's go straight to the midsection: In Weeks 7 through 9, the Jets face the Buffalo Bills (home), Kansas City Chiefs (away) and New England Patriots (home). Aside from the obvious concern -- they were all playoff teams -- the characteristic that jumps out is all three have smart quarterbacks who are athletes. The Jets struggled against mobile quarterbacks last season, and not having Adams -- their fastest defender -- won't help. Their season could be toast by the end of this stretch.
Over or under 6.8 wins? Under.
The Jets helped their future by acquiring two first-round picks in the Adams trade, but the present looks grim. They have no top-100 players on the roster, the offensive line is new and the defense lacks talent at the two most important positions, edge rusher and cornerback. And let's not forget, they have the third-toughest schedule. This feels like one of those years that goes two steps backward. Prediction: 6-10. -- Cimini