Week 7 provides a new test for the Jets.
How this team responds coming out of the bye week should indicate how they’ll operate for the rest of the season. Robert Saleh had a long time to evaluate this team and see the things that must be resolved before he and the Jets take on the Patriots this Sunday.
If New York plays well – even in a losing effort – it sets the team up nicely for the rest of the year and the future. But if Gang Green continues to falter or make the same mistakes that plagued the team’s 1-4 start, there will be a lot more questions than answers as New York barrels towards another bad season.
The Patriots rematch is a perfect get-right spot for this Jets team considering the many flaws of Bill Belichick’s young squad. New York could come away with an upset if it exploits New England’s recent struggles.
With that in mins, here are five bold predictions for the Week 7 matchup.
