2 Reasons The Jets Will Probably Miss The Playoffs

The New York Jets are having their best season since 2015, where they won 10 games.

However, the magic of this season is giving fans hope that their team can make the playoffs.

But with the AFC full of good teams, anything can derail their playoff hopes.

With five games remaining this season for them, there are two reasons why they will likely miss the playoffs.

1. The Jets face too many tough teams

In their last five games, the Jets face three playoff contenders and a Detroit Lions team that is finding its swagger.

With their next game against the Buffalo Bills, they have a fight ahead of them.

just a reminder to #Jets fans than the #NFL screwed us up with the schedule by giving us back-to-back road games against presumed playoff teams…both on 10 days rest

This game against him #Bills it’s going to be another ordeal#Take flight #NYJvsBUF

— New York Jets Island (@nyjetsislander) December 7, 2022

While the Jets could pull off some magic, they need to win to guarantee a playoff spot.

However, doing that is impossible for them as they face the Bills, Seattle Seahawks and Miami Dolphins on the road.

While they face tough teams, the Los Angeles Chargers, who are a game behind the Jets, have an easier schedule.

The combination puts the Jets at a disadvantage as the current seventh seed in the AFC playoff picture.

2. The Jets’ offense is still not good in pressure situations

While the Jets’ offense is better with Mike White at quarterback, they are still not a proven offense.

During pressure situations, the Jets’ offense still falls short.

Their 27-22 loss to the Minnesota Vikings caused their offense to blow two drives inside the 20-yard line.

If they had converted any of those drives, maybe the Jets’ playoff chances would be better.

However, the failure of their offense with the pressure on them will keep them out of the playoffs.