This Elimination Options page presents sets of game outcomes ("cases") that result in the Jets losing certain playoff spots. A total of 14 games from week 14 were considered. The list may not contain all possible combinations. When a given set of games eliminates multiple playoff spots the case is listed in the lowest playoff spot only.
The Jets cannot win this spot
The Jets cannot win this spot
The Jets cannot win this spot
The Jets cannot win this spot
The Jets cannot win this spot
Case 1
Bills beat or tie the Bengals
Case 2
Texans beat the Chiefs
Case 3
Jaguars beat or tie the Colts
Case 1
Jets lose to or tie the Dolphins
Case 2
Bills beat or tie the Bengals, and
Texans beat the Chiefs
Case 3
Bills beat or tie the Bengals, and
Jaguars beat or tie the Colts
Case 4
Texans beat the Chiefs, and
Jaguars tie the Colts