So what's the best comparison for this season. Here are my top 3 candidates for my lifetime.
2008
- Started 8-3, collapsed down the stretch due largely to QB injury
- Fits the mode of "hot start, collapse, QB injury"
- Main difference: 2022 team was never anywhere near as good as the 2008 team was
2019
- Same record of 7-9 through 16 games.
- Both had 2nd-year QB who didn't take major step forward and dealt with injuries
- Main difference: 2019 started 1-7 and ended 6-2, while 2022 started 7-4 and ended 0-5.
2000
- Jets start 6-1, lose 3 straight, then to to 9-4, and end season on 3-game losing streak
- Both teams had miracle victories early in the season
- Both teams boosted by draft class with multiple 1st-round picks
- Main difference: Despite the rookies, this was mostly a veteran team with a new coach