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Billy Riccette

Jets’ playoff hopes take major blow after 20-17 loss to Lions in Week 15

The New York Jets have gone 11 seasons without a postseason appearance. That number may soon reach 12 after a brutal 20-17 loss to the Detroit Lions in Week 15 dropped the Jets to 7-7 and puts them behind the eight ball in the playoff race.

The Jets have now lost three straight and five of their last seven since their 5-2 start. When it looked like the playoffs were going to be more than just a dream may end up being just that, a dream. The Jets now need a ton of help to end their postseason drought and it boils down to two big plays allowed, one on defense and one on special teams.

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