NFL Prediction – New York Jets Win Over 7 Games in 2008

The Vegas sportsbooks have an under/over win total line of 7 for the New York Jets. I’m making an NFL prediction right here that the Jets at least tie that number. The addition of Brett Favre is but one piece of the pie.

Here are three reasons why the Jets win 7+ games in 2008-09

1. NFL Schedule

The schedule for the Jets is much easier this season. Take a look at the monsters they faced in 2007: New England twice, Cleveland, Dallas, Pittsburgh, Washington, Cincinnati, Philadelphia, NY Giants and Baltimore.

Say what you want about their schedule last season, but look at the bulk of their teams for 2008: Miami twice (with Favre, could be 2 wins), Arizona, Oakland, Kansas City, Buffalo twice (perhaps split with Favre), St. Louis, Tennessee, and San Francisco.

While they have a few rough games (New England, at Seattle), they have at least 10 winable games on their schedule.

2. Brett Favre

Let’s just be honest. Favre adds a ton to this Jets offense (just got to catch the ball). In his lone preseason series so far, he went right down the field against the Redskins for a TD.

How many points does Favre add to the Jets? 7? 10? 14?

And that brings us to point three.

3. Momentum and Closeness Factor

Last season they lost to Tennessee 6-10. That’s 4 points and no TDs. Think they can stop Favre?

Interestingly, the Jets went to New England and only lost by 10. Sure, might be a stretch, but you never know.

The Jets lost to Cleveland by 6 points.

The Jets lost to the Redskins by 3 points.

The Jets lost to Buffalo by 3 and 10 points.

The Jets lost to Cincinnati by 7 points.

The Jets lost to Philadelphia by 7 points.

The Jets lost to the Super Bowl Champion Giants by 11.

The Jets lost to Baltimore by 7 points.

See a trend here?

If Favre + momentum = 7 points, the Jets would have had a much better record last year against a tougher schedule.

When you add it all up, I feel confident making an NFL prediction for the Jets winning 7+ games in 2008-09.

What do you think?