The Battle For AFC East Supremacy

The Jets, Dolphins and Patriots all are 9-5 and competing to be the top dog in the AFC East. Brett Favre has shown why he doesn't need to retire, while Matt Cassel and Chad Pennington have really found their groove. With 2 games remaining, these teams will have to treat these games as if they are playoff games, because if one of these teams lose, it will be very difficult to win the division. To make the situation clearer, here is a breakdown of the teams and what lies on the road ahead.

New York Jets

Remaining Schedule: @Seattle, vs Dolphins

Player 2 Watch: Thomas Jones, RB

How They Will Finish: The Jets will take care of buisness in Seattle, but will suffer a heart breaking loss to the Dolphins.

New England Patriots

Remaining Schedule: vs Arizona, @Buffalo

Player 2 Watch: Randy Moss, WR

How They Will Finish: In a slugfest agains the Cardinal, the Patriots will pull away victorious. At Buffalo, they will play a close game, just passing by the Bills.

Miami Dolphins

Remaining Schedule: @Kansas City, @NYJ

Player 2 Watch: Chad Pennington, QB

How They Will Finish: With an easy game against KC, they will clean house at Arrowhead Stadium and put a beating on the Jets.

The Patriots and Dolphins will finish 11-5, with the Jets in 3rd at 10-6. In the tie-breaker, the Dolphins hold the edge and complete an extraordinary turn around from last season.