Jets Go Wild

Congratulations to the New York Jets, who I have followed as well as I can (despite only one game being covered by channel five), for firstly reaching the playoffs by the skin of their teeth, having lost their final game in overtime but having results elsewhere go their way. And secondly for overcoming an underdog status against the San Diego Chargers last night to emerge 20-17 winners, again in OT. They are certainly doing it the hard way, and now may have reached the pinnacle of expectation for one season, as they now face the winner of the New England Patriots and the Pittsburgh Steelers, two of the strongest teams this year. Two defeats in two attempts this season against the Patriots may strangely make them their favoured opponents, as at least they will have learned a lot about them through experience. Either way, the season cannot be called a failure now, even if the superbowl doesn't beckon. Kx