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The five worst collapses in Jets history

Jets coach Todd Bowles threw down the gauntlet Wednesday, saying if Gang Green doesn't make the playoffs this season it would be a failure. To help the rookie head coach brush up on his team history, the Daily News serves up the top five season collapses in Jets history:

1. 1986

Only the Jets can make the playoffs and still have it qualify as a disastrous season. Gang Green had the top record in the NFL at 10-1 — a game better than the eventual Super Bowl champ Giants. Starting with a 45-3 butt-kicking at the hands of Miami in the Orange Bowl on Nov.