14 wins, zero losses, and counting.

In about 2 hours the NY Jets will face the Indianapolis Colts. Manning and is squad have had their ups and down in 2009. Some weeks they have looked dominate, and they have looked very average in others. They are 14-0 because they find a way to win. The Jets, on the other hand, have found different and creative ways to lose. The Colts have won multiple games on the final play and we have done the opposite. Thats why they are preparing for the post season, and our players will be watching from home.

Rex and Mark are in a very advantageous position this week. They are playing an elite team in their house. Indy has everything to lose, and we have very little to lose. We are huge underdogs and we have one of the least experienced QB's going head to head with the very best QB of his generation. Peyton needs 148 yards passing to break the 50K mark... a real milestone. I am only guessing here, but I am confident that there is only one record on his mind today... 19-0. With a real shot at going undefeated and making even more history, #18 and his teammates will be playing their hearts out this week.

All of these reasons are why the Jets are in a great position to save their season. The playoffs are out of our reach, but a win this week would validate Rex's entire rookie champaign as a head coach. If we beat the Colts it would give us real momentum going into 2010. It would also guarantee 8 wins and we would avoid a losing season... we would even have a shot at 9-7. To take this concept a little further, if Sanchez could put up a high quality performance, his overall public image would get a much needed facelift.

The keys to victory are simple. #1) No turnovers by the offense or special teams. #2) We need to convert on 3rd down. Quick "three and out" drives are fatal against an explosive offense like Indy. #3) Our defense and special teams need to score points and cause turn overs. #4) Peyton needs to be on his back... early and often. The Colts are a finesse team in all three phases, we need to manhandle them and take them out of their comfort zone.

I feel confident that the Colts will win this game, but if the Jets have a chance it will come down to making plays at the end of the game, something we have failed at this year and the Colts have specialized in. A game winning play by #6 at the buzzer would have some real long term ramifications.