In this final Inside the Numbers installment for the 2017 season, we'll touch on the NFL playoffs.
The Jets aren't in the AFC postseason grid, that's no secret. But one of the reasons that owner Christopher Johnson, GM Mike Maccagnan, head coach Todd Bowles and the players are so bullish on 2018 is because of how they played at their best against some of their better opponents this season.
Specifically, the Jets scored wins over three of this year's playoff teams — Jacksonville in Week 4, Buffalo in Week 9, and Kansas City in Week 13.
This is only the third season in the last 16 that the Jets posted three wins over playoff teams, joining the 2008 and '09 teams.