New York Jets Predictions, Insider Picks, Analysis Against Cardinals

It would be hyperbolic to say the New York Jets face a “must-win” game against the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday. That’s because every game from here out is a “must-win” for the New York Jets.

New York (3-6 )is in playoff mode and it’s not even mid-November. The Jets are trying to replicate what only three other teams have done in the Super Bowl era — start a season 2-6 and make the playoffs.

The math still isn't in their favor, but the Jets can do a lot to help themselves. In fact, if New York can win its next two games before the bye week, it would be in eighth place in the AFC. The Jets entered this week in 10th place.

Arizona (5-4) isn't in a must win situation, but the weak race in the NFC West has presented the Cardinals an opportunity to take control of the division. That's an opportunity the Jets are lacking.

It’s one that could be highly motivating to Arizona as they're trying to bounce back in their second season under coach Jonathan Gannon.

So maybe New York does have more to lose than Arizona. But both teams have something on the line and chances are each will play like it on Sunday afternoon.

Here are the game predictions from the Jets Country staff.

Michael Brauner, Staff Writer

Arizona Cardinals 34, New York Jets 23

After 10 days off, the Jets play a Cardinals team across the country that has been playing some really good football. Quarterback Kyler Murray has a huge day and Arizona comes out on top.