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Few things about the games today for Jets fans to think about:

• The Patriots-Dolphins game was tough to watch with how much I hate both teams.  I posted a few days ago that we should root for the Dolphins to win this game.  This would have knocked the Patriots down closer to the Jets.  However, a Patriots win today does provide its advantages.  This essentially knocks the Dolphins out of any playoff chase with a 3-5 record.  If the Jets can take care of their business against the Jaguars next week and the Colts can beat the Patriots at home it will set up a Jets-Patriots showdown in Foxboro for the division lead.  

• The Chargers late comeback against the Giants this week is disappointing because of wild card implications.  The Giants had this game won before Phillip Rivers went on a tear in the final minutes and led them back.  

• The Bengals beating the Ravens was a good thing.  We want to knock the Ravens out of the playoff chase because we have a head to head matchup with the Bengals later in the season.

•  The Jets aren't the only New York team which is in the midst of a tumble down the standings. The Giants have gone from being an elite team in the NFL to losing 4 straight and falling behind the Cowboys and Eagles in the division.  They do not look good right now and their defense is going to have to improve if they want to start winning games