This one has all the makings of a post-holiday nightmare, folks. The 3-7 New York Jets prepare to host the hated New England Patriots, who (I hope you’re sitting down for this), currently sit atop the AFC East with a record of 8-2.
Patriots quarterback Tom Brady has missed a pair of practices this week with what is being called a knee injury, and tight end Rob Gronkowski is expected to miss the game entirely. Even still, there’s not much the Jets are going to be able to do to keep pace with New England’s high-scoring offense.
Despite what will likely be a long, forgettable day at MetLife, here are a few key match-ups to keep an eye on.