Week 15 Notes
The Jets move closer to a playoff spot. A win against New England at home or St. Louis on the road gets them a guaranteed wild card. I don't want to try to figure out the various other scenarios but the Jets are obviously in the driver's seat for a wild card. A win by Indy tonight would help.
How bad is the NFC? The Arizona Cardinals, who have accounted for both of San Francisco's wins, not only have a chance to make the playoffs, they could be NFC West Champions. If they win at Seattle and at home against the Bucs and the Seahawks lose to Atlanta at home, the Cards would slip past the Seahawks. They do need St. Louis to lose both games, which might not be impossible either since the Rams will be playing Philadelphia and the Jets at home.
However, bear in mind that both Philadelphia and Atlanta have nothing to play for in the last two games. Philly, especially, should be expected to substitute liberally in light of the injury to Owens, which certainly looked as though it might be season-ending at the time.
The AFC continues to destroy the NFC, 39-19 on the season.
