There was a growing conspiracy spreading this week, that centered on the Patriots possibly preferring that the Jets make the playoffs, over the then sizzling hot Steelers.
Pittsburgh laid an egg on Sunday, losing to the Ravens (17-20) , while the Jets upset New England, putting them one win away from securing a playoff spot.
After the loss, Bill Belichick took the blame for Matthew Slater choosing to kick, rather than receive the ball at the start of overtime.
The Jets twitter page took a moment to glow in the crucial mistake.
Agreed. https://t.co/LVQVwVZlsL
— New York Jets (@nyjets) December 27, 2015