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Actually, the Jets match up very well with the Chargers...at least on paper.Jets #1 rushing offense vs Chargers #20 rushing defense (huge edge Jets)Jets #31 passing offense vs Chargers #11 passing defense (huge edge Chargers)Chargers #5 passing offense vs Jets #1 passing defense (edge Jets)Chargers #31 rushing offense vs Jets #8 rushing defense (huge edge Jets)
If only they could play the game on paper and save all that travel.
Or you could look at it like this:Jets offense 17th in points scoredChargers defense 11th in points allowedChargers offense 4th in points scoredJets defense 1st in points allowedAlso, note that the Jets have committed nearly twice as many turnovers (giveaways) on the season (30 for the Jets, 16 for the Chargers), while the teams are very close in takeaways (28 for the Jets, 25 for the Chargers).Looks like an overall edge to the Chargers, especially with the Jets having to travel cross country to play a road game.rufan said:
This. Factor in the rookie QB on road effect (forget last week, it's a new game and a new opponent) and this stat will be /game.
Don't you think a rookie QB on the road in freezing weather against a very good defense is a much tougher test than on the road near his hometown in warm weather against an average defense?
Nope. Big difference between getting a lead and playing from behind for a rookie QB on the road. As I said, the SD offense is not the CIN offense. Much more diverse. Once behind it'll all fall apart.As far close to hometown etc... nah, what matters is it's not home field. There is no carryover from last week. The SD offense will help the SD defense. The CIN D got no help from their O by sustaining drives. Except for a couple big runs by Benson, they were inept.
The Jets were down 7-0 last week. Just sayin.
And if I really had any ability to predict anything I'd be rich and not hanging with you guys. LOL. Just Sayin'
I'll side with the guy that doesn't complain about being late to his hair appointment.
Jets will make this a close game. Maybe they wont win, but wont be shocked if they do.
EXACTLY!!!
Raiders Nation had some free time, I guess.I'll say Jets 24, Chargers 20.
Wow Chase bold pick!I guess this means that The Chargers will not be resting their starters (the actual question of this thread)...I didn't think they would do it anyway.Only way that happens if they get up by 30 points with 5 minutes left...again I don't think that will happen.I see this game unfolding like how Indy put the whammie on Bal...But what I really know is SQUAT!
...and if you're that good, you must be rich!!! Unless of course you don't gamble. Because gambling is illegal at Bushwood...and I never slice.
How did that work out for the Ravens? ooofffffffff
Yeah, that Colts running attack was stellar last night.
This isn't the 70's guy. Only the less talented teams play D and run the ball.
I'm not going anywhere. If I'm wrong, I'll own it.Will Raider Nation bump this thread after the first Rivers pick?I'll bump on the second.
Chargers line went from -7 last night to -9 right now. The sportsbooks in Vegas track my plays.
You've been badmouthing the Jets for two months, and they've won 6 of 7. You said they had no chance of making the playoffs before. Not sure if you want to be throwing rocks.What will you say if the Jets win again this week?
Guys talking about how important a running game is must not be watching much football these days.Yeah, that Colts running attack was stellar last night.
I agree with this.The question, IMO, is whether having a great passing game is more important than having a great pass defense. And that's where the Jets excel (their pass defense is more elite than their rush offense).
2010: The year of the Dome. :(
Everybody.All I've been hearing for WEEKS now is how great the Chargers are, Tomlinson can barely get past the line of scrimmage and everyone is picking them to go to the SB...we will see.Gold Plated Nails said:Whos overrating the Chargers? All we here all week on ESPN is Revis this Rex that blah blah best defense ever.Jake22 said:I can't wait to hear the excuses everyone is gonna come up with when the jets beat this overrated chargers team...jets 24 chargers 19J-E-T-S ------><------ CHARGERS
I'll say that I was disappointed. But the outcome will not change my opinion about your lack of objectivity.
V-Jax hasnt been a factor since the halfway mark this season and the chargers have been winning just fine
Still a few hours until gametime, but I'm 6 miles directly west of Qualcomm (weather comes off the ocean over my crib before hitting the Q) and it's sunny and warm.
Every ESPN analyst except Keyshawn took the Chargers, many of them predicting at least a double digit win.
on espn.com, every "expert" picked the chargers as well. Jaws, sal, eric allen, golic etc
Rex Ryan picked the Jets.
So how does that make him any different from Rex Ryan?
Herm Edwards picked the Jets..... He know's why you play this game.Rex Ryan picked the Jets.
OK, so far on the Jets side are Keyshawn, Strahan, Chase, Herm Edwards, and Rex Ryan.
On the Chargers side: everyone else. 
You've been badmouthing the Jets for two months, and they've won 6 of 7. You said they had no chance of making the playoffs before. Not sure if you want to be throwing rocks.What will you say if the Jets win again this week?
