It’s no secret that the New York Jets have an exceedingly tough schedule this season. Starting out of the gate with four games against the AFC North is brutal. The Jets received no favors from the schedule-makers with their first nine games.
Still, if they can survive those, the rest of the slate has a soft underbelly that can propel them forward just when other teams have it the toughest. For example, the Patriots’ final six games of the season feature the Bills (2x), Cardinals, Raiders, Bengals, and Dolphins. The Dolphins’ last six games include the 49ers, Chargers, Bills, Packers, Patriots, and Jets.