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NFL power rankings: 2019 edition – Patriots finish on top, again

By Russell S. Baxter

ATLANTA, GA - FEBRUARY 03: Julian Edelman #11 of the New England Patriots and teammate Tom Brady #12 celebrate at the end of the Super Bowl LIII at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on February 3, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. The New England Patriots defeat the Los Angeles Rams 13-3. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GA - FEBRUARY 03: Julian Edelman #11 of the New England Patriots and teammate Tom Brady #12 celebrate at the end of the Super Bowl LIII at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on February 3, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. The New England Patriots defeat the Los Angeles Rams 13-3. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) /
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ORCHARD PARK, NY – DECEMBER 09: Isaiah Crowell #20 of the New York Jets carries the ball during the first quarter against the Buffalo Bills at New Era Field on December 9, 2018 in Orchard Park, New York. Crowell was injured on the play. (Photo by Brett Carlsen/Getty Images)
ORCHARD PARK, NY – DECEMBER 09: Isaiah Crowell #20 of the New York Jets carries the ball during the first quarter against the Buffalo Bills at New Era Field on December 9, 2018 in Orchard Park, New York. Crowell was injured on the play. (Photo by Brett Carlsen/Getty Images) /

31. New York Jets (4-12)

4th Place, AFC East

Season Review: For the third consecutive year, the Green and White lost at least 11 games and both sides of the football deserve plenty of blame. Rookie quarterback Sam Darnold appears to be the long-term solution. But the reported concerns regarding ball-security were certainly realized throughout the year as the former USC standout hit on only 57.7 percent of his throws and had just as many touchdown passes as turnovers (17) in his 13 appearance. There wasn’t much consistency from the ground game or help from the offensive. And the once-proud Jets’ defense was substandard once again.

2018 Turning Point: The club got off to a rousing start on a Monday night at Ford Field and after six games, Todd Bowles’ club owned a 3-3 record. The Jets would drop their next three games, but an embarrassing 41-10 home setback to the Bills in Week 10 showed how quickly this team has fallen.

2019 Priorities: The new head coach is Adam Gase, who spent the previous three seasons in Miami and led that club to the playoffs in 2016. Fixing a defense that was a disappointing 25th in yards allowed will be up to new coordinator Gregg Williams. The team must address both sets of trenches this offseason.

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