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FLORHAM PARK Garrett Bradbury Jersey , N.J. (AP) — England Patriots in the AFC East for nearly two decades.Since 2002, actually.That’s the previous time the Jets won the division that Tom Brady’s bunch has had a stranglehold on for what seems like forever. And, consider this: Current New York quarterback Sam Darnold was only 5 years old then.Yeah, it has been a while.“I think winning the AFC East comes along with beating the Patriots,” Darnold said. “But you’ve also got to beat other teams as well and have a good season. And to make that happen, you have to take it one week at a time.”The undefeated Patriots (6-0) head to MetLife Stadium on Monday night to face Darnold and the Jets (1-4), looking for their fourth straight season sweep of the AFC East rivals.Well, not so fast, says Le’Veon Bell.“It’s going to be a fun game,” the Jets running back said. “And I think we have a really great opportunity to shock the world in a sense.”That’s because few are giving New York much of a chance in this one, with New England opening as a 12-point favorite on the road. There’s also the not-so-distant memory of the Patriots rolling over the Luke Falk-led Jets 30-14 four weeks ago.The difference this time, of course, is Darnold is back under center after missing that game while recovering from mononucleosis. After leading the Jets to a 24-22 victory over Dallas last week and being selected the AFC offensive player of the week for his performance, Darnold sees plenty of reasons to be optimistic.And, not only that. Confident http://www.vikingsauthorizedshops.com/authentic-irv-smith-jr.-jersey , too.“Once all the guys are back together, I think we’re unstoppable as an offense, or we can be,” Darnold said. “It’s up to us how much we execute or how well we go out there and play. It’s really up to us how many points we score. I think we’re capable of scoring so many points and our offensive line too, the way they played last game.“With the way we’ve been running the ball and the way they’ve been protecting, I think the sky is the limit for us.”The Jets had been struggling mightily without Darnold at quarterback, particularly in the two games Falk started when New York had just 233 total yards against New England and Philadelphia.Darnold’s return allowed Adam Gase to open some things up against Dallas as the Jets put up 382 yards. Darnold was 23 of 32 for 338 yards and two touchdowns — a 92-yarder to Robby Anderson and a 5-yarder to Ryan Griffin — and an interception.“He looked great last week, just knowing what he wanted to do, getting the ball down the field,” Patriots defensive back Devin McCourty said of Darnold. “So, we’ve just got to be aware it’s going to be different from just that aspect of the first time we played them, we really had their third quarterback in there.”The Jets are still waiting to get second-year tight end Chris Herndon back. He was suspended the first four games by the NFL for violating the league’s substance abuse policy. Then, on the verge of returning to the team two weeks ago, he injured a hamstring while working out on his own. He’s expected to miss the game against the Patriots, but will eventually give Darnold another target he developed chemistry with last season.The offensive line is dealing with some injuries Alexander Mattison Jersey , too, with Gase having to shuffle things up front.New York could get linebacker C.J. Mosley back from a groin injury that has sidelined him since the season opener. Gase likened his impending return to getting a starting quarterback back.“We’re moving in the right direction,” Bell said. “I’ve been talking about getting the ship sailing in the right direction. We’re starting to slowly turn that ship. I remember three or four weeks ago, everybody was saying I was crazy.”It might already be too late this season for the Jets to dethrone the Patriots, who have won the AFC East for 10 straight years and 15 of the past 16.But the Jets know pulling off a victory Monday could provide a building block for their own future — which someday could include them sitting atop the division again.“When you get locked in on trying to break the dynasty or tear them down, that’s when you start losing control of yourself and losing control of your emotions during the game,” Darnold said. “For us, it’s continuing to take it one game at a time and just focus on this game plan, what we need to do, the certain looks that we get, how we’re going to adjust to those and go about the game that way.“Because if we get outside of ourselves, and try to take down Tom Brady, take down (Bill) Belichick, those are all legit things. But for us, it’s really just about focusing on what we need to do and how we need to execute.” Last week: 3-9Weeks 1 through 10: 73-75-5Tough week last week. Time to get back on track…Home team shown in bold. Odds taken from Odds Shark.Cincinnati (-1) vs. ClevelandNow with Cincinnati http://www.vikingsauthorizedshops.com/authentic-dru-samia-jersey , Hue Jackson gets his revenge (kind of) and the Bengals take it at home.<em>Pick: Cincinnati (-1)</em>Jacksonville (-3) vs. BuffaloThe Jaguars defense should feast in this one, so much so that their Blake Bortles-led offense won’t be forced to do much.<em>Pick: Jacksonville (-3)</em>Philadelphia (-5) vs. New York GiantsThe Eagles still have a legitimate path to an NFC East title.. although that says more about the NFC East than it does the Eagles.<em>Pick: Philadelphia (-5)</em>New England (-10.5) vs. New York Jets The Jets lose by 31 to the Bills, have to sit on it through their bye week, and then have to play….. the Patriots. Fun fact: Josh McCown vs. Tom Brady will be the second-oldest QB matchup in NFL history.<em>Pick: New England (-10.5)</em>Baltimore (-11.5) vs. OaklandThe Ravens aren’t built to blow teams out… they win here, but the Raiders will keep it close.<em>Pick: Oakland (+11.5)</em>Tampa Bay (-1.5) vs. San FranciscoExpect a lot of points in this one. Both Jameis Winston and Nick Mullens should put up solid performances.<em>Pick: Tampa Bay (-1.5)</em>Carolina (-3) vs. SeattleThe Seahawks saved their season with a big win on Thursday Night Football vs. the Packers, but neither team looked very good in that one. The Panthers, losers of two straight, are desperate and at home. Those two ingredients sound like a win.<em>Pick: Carolina (-3)</em>Los Angeles Chargers (-13.5) vs. ArizonaThe Bolts need a bounce back win here, as a matchup on SNF in Pittsburgh next week awaits.<em>Pick: Los Angeles Chargers (-13.5)</em>Indianapolis (-8) vs. MiamiAndrew Luck is becoming the great player that everyone expected coming out of Stanford.<em>Pick: Indianapolis (-8)</em>Pittsburgh (-3) vs. DenverAt first glance, this seems like a slam-dunk win for the Steelers… but I’m not so convinced. They had to scramble in Jacksonville to come out with a win, and the Broncos will be ready for them.<em>Pick: Denver (+3)</em>Minnesota (-3) vs. Green BayThis Sunday night matchup is a battle for 2nd place in the NFC North. I love Rodgers, but the Vikings are the better team.<em>Pick: Minnesota (-3)</em>Houston (-4) vs. TennesseeThe Titans already have one big win on Monday Night this season, but they won’t get a second. Texans roll.<em>Pick: Houston (-4)</em>