The New York Jets knew going into the season they were not going to make the playoffs. It is set and stone now. It’s official, the Jets are mathematically eliminated from playoff contention on Sunday.
What had to happen?
A few things needed to take place before the Jets were mathematically out of the playoffs. The Jets needed to lose to the Chargers, they did. The Chargers beat the Jets 34-28. The Miami Dolphins or the Indianapolis Colts had to win their game. The Dolphins lost to the Denver Broncos, but the Colts beat the Packers. The Colts beat the Packers in overtime by a field goal, 34-31.
This marks the 10th straight year for the Jets not making it into the playoffs. This is currently the second-longest drought in franchise history. Not like this was not expected, but with the NFL gaining another playoff spot due to COVID-19, they got out of playoff contention this early is mind-blowing.
What does this mean for the Jets?
The season has ended early for the Jets but not for the entire NFL. The Jets have a chance to become the third team in NFL history to have a winless season. When your team is winless, that means, you have the best chance to have the No. 1 overall pick in the NFL Draft. This pick could turn around the Jets franchise.