Thursday, November 13, 2008

NFL Week 11: Jets at Patriots

Since we overlooked last Thursday's Denver-Cleveland game, we had only 13 selections and went 5-8in Week 10 to stand at 68-72-7 for the year. We'll have the balance of Week 11 later in the week.

The Jets are in New England with first place in the AFC East on the line. They've lost 11 of 12 to the Patriots, but things couldn't be more different now in this heated rivalry. The Patriots have been devastated by key injuries and the Jets are now on a roll, with a big win in Buffalo two weeks ago and a thrashing of the Rams last Sunday. Matt Cassel has been efficient running the New England offense, but now there's no Lawrence Maroney, so look for the Jets to stifle the run. With it raining tonight, looks for the Jets to try and grind it out with Thomas Jones and mix in some Leon Washington. Brett Favre cannot be reckless and serve up any carless interceptions in a game expected to be played close tot the vest. The Jets are getting only three points, so basically this is an even line. This is a monumental game for the Jets. After all the offseason spending, after getting Brett Favre, this is what they've been aiming for: knocking off once mighty New England and taking control of the AFC East. And they will do it: Jets 20-17

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