The New York Jets will look to improve their postseason chances with a favorable remaining schedule Monday night when they visit the struggling Tennessee Titans at 8:20 pm ET.
The Jets (6-7) have responded well since losing to the New England Patriots on Thanksgiving. With the remaining five games against opponents with losing records, New York began the stretch with a 7-6 win over Arizona two weeks ago before winning 17-10 at lowly Jacksonville in Week 14.
The victories revived the Jets' flagging season, putting them in contention for at least the final playoff spot.
Their remaining schedule is very friendly. After facing the Titans (4-9), they'll host San Diego (5-8) before concluding the regular season at Buffalo (5-8).
Mark Sanchez has continued to struggle despite less-than-stellar competition. The Jets' embattled quarterback is 22 of 40 for 208 yards with three interceptions and a fumble over the last two games. His last TD pass came in the final minutes against the Patriots, a game remembered for him running into his lineman's rear end, causing a fumble that was returned for a score.
He should have a familiar target to throw to this week after the Jets claimed Braylon Edwards off waivers from Seattle. The receiver passed his physical and Ryan was optimistic about his chances to play Monday.
Edwards was a member of the team that reached AFC championship games in 2009 and '10.
Meanwhile, the Titans, who will miss the playoffs for a fourth straight season, were dealt another blow when tight end Jared Cook was lost for the year with a torn right rotator cuff. Cook is second on the team in receptions (44) and third in yards (523).
Despite calls for improvement from owner Bud Adams, coach Mike Munchak feels the Titans are headed in the right direction.
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