how important is it that we win preseason games?

[rayzor]

Just curious what everyone's thoughts are in this.

I just tried watching something on YouTube a little while ago where the argument was over whether tomorrow is a "must win" for the jets after losing in the HoF game.

Does it matter? Why or why not?

[Slum_dweller]

I don't see how it helps make the playoffs if they lose tomorrow 

[shaqattaq]

Just pray that everyone gets through preseason uninjured. The only ones who it matters for are the fringe players fighting for one of the few roster spots not already determined.

That being said...I hope we win, lol!

Edited August 11, 2023 by shaqattaq

[rayzor]

1 minute ago, Slum_dweller said:

I don't see how it helps make the playoffs if they lose tomorrow 

Does it hurt their chances if they lose?

[KSpan]

Entirely irrleevant, though it is important that the starters and backups look competent, coached, composed, and that they show improvement week by week.

That said, I don't mind 'winning' the first quarter/first half and maybe through the third quarter if it's mostly guys who will make the 53 on the field.

Edited August 11, 2023 by KSpan

[trucpfan]

Makes no sense since Arod isn't playing and few other key starters are sitting out. It's not a direct reflection of what they'll look like week 1.

[ladypanther]

It is always nice to win...can't say it is important in a preseason game. With so many new players and new schemes on both sides of the ball...would love to see good play from the 1st and 2nd stringers.

In this one...Rogers is not playing and our D should handle the Jets oline and give Zach a fit.  Would love a win!

[Jon Snow]

The only thing that matters to me is not if we win or lose but how we won or lost. The preseason record means nothing.  These games are meant to evaluate players new to the team in a game situation.  It's a chance for the coaches to iron out the kinks before the real battle begins.  Sure, they want to win but in reality it's more about seeing who stays and who goes.

[top dawg]

You just don't want a losing record, and you certainly don't want to go winless. Only one team has been in the Super Bowl after going winless in the preseason (82 Skins). I'm too lazy to research the past four seasons, but there was an emerging pattern.

https://www.wtsp.com/article/sports/nfl/does-winning-in-the-nfl-preseason-matter-sort-of/67-592c3fa4-1546-4524-8965-3abfd80274db

Me? I watch preseason for evaluation purposes, as well as to know what I'm actually talking about here. Winning & losing in the preseason matters little without context. 

[therealmjl]

What was our preseason record under Rhule? 

[CRA]

history says you don't want to go winless.  That's about it.   

[CRA]

2 minutes ago, therealmjl said:

What was our preseason record under Rhule? 

3-3

[pantherclaw]

I don't care if we win even 1.  

That doesn't mean u don't want the team to try to win. 

It doesn't matter to get to the playoffs.  

[therealmjl]

Man I remember that preseason game versus Baltimore before the 2015 (I think?) run. Luke Kuechly you absolute monster you.