The New York Jets are aiming to seize the AFC East division championship, a feat they haven’t accomplished since 2002. Last year, their chances were hampered by quarterback Aaron Rodgers’ Achilles injury in Week 1.
The Jets, enduring the longest postseason drought among major North American sports teams, harbor hopes of clinching the AFC East title for the first time in nearly two decades. Encouragingly, an AI-powered prediction shared by The 33rd Team on social media forecasts the Jets winning 12 out of 17 games, securing the division crown. In this projection, the Buffalo Bills, reigning champions for the past four years, trail behind with an 11-6 record, while the New England Patriots place third at 9-8 and the Miami Dolphins finish last at 7-10. The predicted order-of-finish was sourced from Elon Musk’s @Grok.
With the return of key defensive players and a healthy Rodgers at the helm of the offense, the Jets emerge as prominent contenders going into the summer. Notably, they have secured victories against Buffalo at home in the past two seasons.
READ ALSOBuffalo Bills Defense: Navigating Transition and Defying Expectations
During the offseason, the Jets have undergone significant offensive restructuring, aiming to rejuvenate a unit that languished near the bottom of the NFL rankings during Rodgers’ absence. This includes the acquisition of three new starters for the offensive line and the signing of former Los Angeles Chargers WR2, Mike Williams. Additionally, in the draft, the Jets prioritized bolstering their offensive lineup, selecting left tackle Olu Fashanu and receiver Malachi Corley with their first two picks, while also adding two running backs on Day 3.
Jets’ fourth-year head coach, Robert Saleh, expressed enthusiasm about the team’s prospects during the rookie minicamp on May 3 in Florham Park, emphasizing the excitement surrounding the group and the importance of maintaining their players’ health as they prepare for the upcoming season.
READ ALSOBuffalo Bills’ Strategic Draft Maneuvers: A Win-Win at the Expense of Rivals
