It's fitting that the Jets' will have to go through two villains to have a chance to reach the Promised Land during this wacky season filled with broken jaws and bearded surprises.
Todd Bowles won't be able to break the franchise's four-year playoff drought without beating the Evil Empire and/or the man who was supposed to be Woody Johnson's savior.
The Patriots and Rex Ryan stand in the Jets' way for what promises to be an unforgettable final four weeks. Ten is the magic number amid the wildcard logjam that includes six teams within one game of each other.