Time is ticking for several NFL teams with playoff aspirations.
For these teams, a loss will easily eliminate them from playoff contention.
However, of these desperate teams, which two are the most desperate for a win in week 16?
Green Bay Packers
Aaron Rodgers still has his swagger intact, even with the Green Bay Packers on the verge of playoff elimination.
But with the Packers facing the Miami Dolphins, he’ll need more than swagger to defeat the Dolphins.
However, he has an excellent history against them, winning two of the three games he’s started against them.
The Miami #Dolphins, in three all-time meetings against Aaron Rodgers, is 1-2.
Miami and Green Bay meet on Christmas Day this upcoming Sunday afternoon at Hard Rock Stadium.
— Brandon Liguori (@BrandonRLiguori) December 20, 2022
With their hopes of reaching the playoffs on life support, the Packers will be desperate for a win.
While they need more than a win to stay in the playoff race, it doesn’t make them any less desperate.
New York Jets
The New York Jets have hit the point of ultimate desperation in 2022.
After starting the season looking like playoff contenders, the team has hit a skid.
Some feel the issue came from Zach Wilson, who lost his starting job after a horrible performance against the New England Patriots.
While he lost his job to Mike White, he now has it back because of an injury White suffered against the Buffalo Bills.
However, Wilson has pressure on him now to lead the Jets into a playoff spot.
Not only will the Jets be desperate for a win, but so will Wilson.
His desperation comes from this possibly being his last chance to prove he’s worthy of the starting job.
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