The Jets have lost four games in a row but have a chance to get back in the win column on Sunday against an Atlanta Falcons team that has lost 11 of their last 13 road games.
Despite being only 5-6, the Falcons hold the tiebreaker over the New Orleans Saints, so they currently lead the NFC South. They’ll be looking to get back to .500 against the Jets, but New York will be motivated to play spoiler.
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The Aaron Rodgers effect
Mired in a four-game losing streak, the concern may be that the wheels could fall off at any time. Everyone should receive a boost from Rodgers returning to practice this week, though.
While it’s highly unlikely he’ll play this season if the team is mathematically eliminated within the next few weeks, Rodgers’ presence ought to inject some much-needed confidence and focus into the current roster.
If the team plans to contend next season with Rodgers at the helm, keeping the locker room together and a positive culture in place is essential. A win against the Falcons could stop the rot, at least temporarily, and start to get everyone back on the same page.