Week 8: Patriots vs. Jets
Almost halfway through this painful season
Anyone who thought the season would go much differently than it has was fooling themselves. However, the injuries have also played a considerable role in the defense's regression. Losing the greatest defensive mind in history didn't help, either. This team has next to no discipline. The roster had its issues (we all know the OL has been in shambles for several seasons), but I'm pretty sure it wouldn't be this bad if we had BB and JMD coaching this team. But here we are. It will be a painful couple of seasons (at least). This might be the first predicted win for the Pats by me, but the Jets aren't that great, either, and we're due for a win.
Patriots win 24-17
Bold Prediction: Drake throws for 2 TDs and gets his first rushing TD.
Thoughts from the board
DNOM
My mind doubts, but my heart still can't pick the Jets
Patriots win 32-15
Bold Prediction: Gonzo pick-sixes Rodgers twice
Blight
Drake Maye has a great opportunity against a tough defense. Hoping the o-line can put something together.
Patriots win 36-20
Bold Prediction: Aaron Rodgers benches himself out of spite.
RKing
How does the team respond to being called soft? Do they come out physical and aggressive and show a little fight? If they're gonna win, they have to stop the run and pressure Rodgers, and they have to play mistake free football on the offensive side. Can they do it? I think so... will they? i hope so...
Patriots win 24-17
Bold Prediction: Pats defense keeps jets RB's under 100 yards on the ground, while mondre/gibson combine for over 100 themselves
Oscar
Why are you putting me in a position to pick the Jets to win? Now I feel the need to lick a saw blade. I'm not pleased with this.
Jets win 37-17
Bold Prediction: Tyquan will have zero drops. And zero catches. And zero targets. And may be forced to switch uni numbers with Christian Gonzalez.
RCR
This is my lazy attempt at a reverse jinx
Jets win 26-21
Bold Prediction: 2 turnovers for the defense. None by the offense
ITSMAYEBABY
Patriots win 27-21
Bold Prediction: Maye over 300 yards passing.
Lordy
The Pats hold on to a lead until the third quarter and then the defense lets up two late drives and the offense can't get it going again.
Jets win 28-18
Bold Prediction: Maye for over 500 yards, 3 tds and 1 called back.
dp73
I don't want to pick the Jets but have pick them after all I have been reading and hearing about this team
Jets win 52-21
Bold Prediction: Rogers throws 5 TD passes in the first half.
Vorp
Pats squeak out a win based on rage and sheer dumb luck in a Sunday Craptacular. Suck it, Rodgers.
Patriots win 31-28
Bold Prediction: Pats and Jets fans have a bonding moment over the use of paper bags as headgear.
Dyims
I can't see the o-line holding off the Jet's D. I hope that I'm wrong but I don't hold much hope for the character of this team.
Jets win 35-21
Bold Prediction: Reddick has a field day with at least 3 sacks.
Dino
The Jets just need to play to their ability to win this game, which has been rare for them this season. The Pats need to play way above their ability to win, which has been even more rare. Drake Maye has made a difference for the Pats offense, but not a significant difference.
Jets win 27-17
Bold Prediction: The Pats will actually allow fewer than 170 yards rushing. Now, that's bold!
