AccuScore gives Jets 13 percent shot at playoffs
November, 5, 2009
11/05/09
6:41
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By Tim Graham | ESPN.com
Posted by ESPN.com's Tim Graham
The New York Jets' chances of winning the AFC East are four times as good as the Buffalo Bills'.
Does that sound good?
It isn't.
With the Jets off this week, AccuScore took a look at their chances to win the division and to make the playoffs. The computer spat out some unfavorable numbers.
The numbers, of course, will fluctuate. But based on 10,000 simulations of how the season will unfold after Week 8, AccuScore determined the Jets have a 4 percent chance to take the division and a 13 percent shot to reach the postseason.
The Jets' projected record was 8-8.
AccuScore gave the Bills' a 1 percent chance of winning the AFC East and a 2 percent chance of getting into the playoffs.
The New England Patriots have an 88 percent shot of claiming another division crown.
The New York Jets' chances of winning the AFC East are four times as good as the Buffalo Bills'.
Does that sound good?
It isn't.
With the Jets off this week, AccuScore took a look at their chances to win the division and to make the playoffs. The computer spat out some unfavorable numbers.
The numbers, of course, will fluctuate. But based on 10,000 simulations of how the season will unfold after Week 8, AccuScore determined the Jets have a 4 percent chance to take the division and a 13 percent shot to reach the postseason.
The Jets' projected record was 8-8.
AccuScore gave the Bills' a 1 percent chance of winning the AFC East and a 2 percent chance of getting into the playoffs.
The New England Patriots have an 88 percent shot of claiming another division crown.
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