... starter, the New York Jets stand on firmer playoff ground entering the regular season finale than a year ago when the breaks didn't quite fall in their favor after sliding down the AFC standings.

In his rookie season, 23-year-old Mark Sanchez has guided the Jets to an 8-7 record after a big win Sunday in Indianapolis and is another big win away from helping the franchise clinch its first postseason berth since 2006.

New York was the beneficiary of a coaching move that saw Jim Caldwell sit Peyton Manning with the undefeated Colts ahead 15-10 in the third quarter. Now, the Jets' playoff destiny is in its own hands for the first time since their 3-0 start—only needing a victory against Cincinnati as the Bengals v...

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