As we hit the stretch drive of the 2023 NFL season, it is in many respects a last chance for many teams and players to make an impact on this season.
For example, here in New Jersey, it is very likely the last chance for Jets quarterback Zach Wilson to prove he can be an NFL-level quarterback for Gang Green. The story that came out earlier this week on Wilson’s reluctance to play football again this year can’t sit well with the team, even if they have gone out and defended the quarterback publicly. Wilson has struggled when called upon the past three years, and if he has any hopes of proving the doubters wrong, and perhaps giving himself a shot elsewhere in 2024, he needs to ball out the next five weeks.
The Jets host the Texans on Sunday. More on that below.
Meanwhile, the NFL playoff chase is heating up. And this week could be the last chance for many teams on the bubble to get into the postseason.
In the AFC nine teams (Buffalo, Denver, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Pittsburgh, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Indianapolis, and Houston) are all vying for three spots in the AFC playoff picture. These teams are either 7-5, 6-6 or 5-7 right now. A win this week for any of these teams, and they would take a serious first step toward qualifying for the playoffs. The NFC is no better as seven teams are either 6-6 or 5-7 entering Week 14.
And, there is this huge game on Sunday night featuring Philly and Dallas. Yeah, that could have significant playoff implications too. Check out our picks!