FLORHAM PARK — The Jets are 7-5 with four regular season games remaining, so they are in the thick of the AFC wild card race.
This type of meaningful December football is just what defensive end Sheldon Richardson has wanted since the Jets drafted him 13th overall in 2013.
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Last year was a miserable experience for Richardson, as the Jets finished 4-12, and were 2-9 entering December.
In 2013, the Jets stayed in playoff contention until just past midseason.