When the NFL schedule was released, Thursday’s primetime matchup between the Houston Texans and New York Jets looked to be a clash of two potential Super Bowl contenders.
At 6-2 and in first place in the AFC South, the Texans have held up their end of the bargain, but will be without key offseason acquisition Stefon Diggs (torn ACL) for the rest of the season.
The Jets have not. Despite a healthy Aaron Rodgers and a trade for star receiver Davante Adams, the Jets have lost five consecutive games and are monster underdogs to even make the playoffs at this point.