Lichtenstein: Jets Fans, Why Do We Put Up With This?

Jets quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick talks with Bilal Powell while playing the New England Patriots on Nov. 27, 2016, at MetLife Stadium.(Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)By Steve Lichtenstein

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I don’t have any stats to back this up, but I believe that Jets fans must have the lowest divorce rate among all NFL supporters.

If we can stick through such an abusive relationship, one that has left us in tears at the conclusion of 48 consecutive seasons, then navigating the ups and downs of traditional married life should be a piece of cake, right?

Of all the teams that existed at the time Joe Namath raised his index finger to the sky, only the Jets and Lions have since failed to even reach a…