So the Jets had quite the fall from grace on Sunday. It really wasn't all that unexpected.

Brett Favre is a sure-fire first-ballot Hall of Famer, but he's not a miracle worker. And it's easy to see he and the rest of the Jets' offense haven't yet jelled. The Patriots, minus Tom Brady, are still ... well, the Patriots.

Matt Cassel was effective in his first start and the defense did what fans and foes of the Patriots have seen for the better part of this decade.

The Jets have a LONG way to go before we might begin to consider them a legit playoff contender.

Sunday was a step in the wrong direction.