Pats v Jets Preview

The Pats meet the Jets tonight with the top spot of the division up for grabs.

With the AFC East being such a tight competition, both teams can ill afford to lose and have their playoff hopes hindered.

The Pats and Jets rivalry is ongoing with both teams having swapped players and coaches over the past decade. This even extends to the head coaches, Bill Bellichick began his career at the Jets whereas Eric Mangini worked for Bellichick before moving to the Jets. Last year's meeting was a controversal one; the spygate scandal lost the Pats their first round pick.

Tonight is the second meeting this season, the first game ended with the Pats winning 19-10 after the Jets struggled offensively. Since then they have been firing on all cylinders, Brett Farve has found a rapore with his receivers and Thomas Jones is coming off the back of a three touchdown game.

New England beat a lack lustre Bills teamand will hope the Jets don't pose too much of a problem, especially since they lost veteran linebacker Adalius Thomas to a season ending injury this week.

If the Pats hope to succeed again tonight Wes Welker will have to continue the form that has put him into NFL history. If he can catch six passes tonight he will be the first player to catch six balls in the first 10 games of the season.

If the Jets can win tonight they can win their fourth consecutive game whereas the Pats hope to make it back to back wins after losing to the Colts two weeks ago

Whoever wins will have one hand on the crown of the AFC East division and the hope of the playoffs within their grasp.