NFL picks and predictions, Jets vs. Giants 2015: Gang Green slightly favored to beat crosstown rivals

If the season ended today, both the New York Jets and New York Giants would just miss out on the playoffs. And they would only have themselves to blame.

After starting the season 4-1, the Jets have dropped four of their last six games. Perhaps the lowlight came in Week 8, when they failed to rebound after narrowly losing to the Patriots and dropped their ensuing contest to the Raiders by two touchdowns. It was a disappointing trip out west, and indicative of a club that doesn't possess resiliency.

But after nearly a month of losing, the Jets bounced back Sunday with a 38-20 win over the Dolphins. Ryan Fitzpatrick threw four touchdown passes, two of which were caught by Brandon Marshall. Marshall recorded nine receptions for 131 yards.

The key to the game for the Jets may be the health of Darrelle Revis, who missed last week's contest with a concussion. If Revis is healthy, expect him to match up with Odell Beckham Jr., who's managed to get the upper hand against almost every cornerback he's faced throughout his young career.

Last week, Beckham laid out for a spectacular touchdown grab in the Giants' 20-14 loss to Washington. It was the lone highlight of the game for the Giants, who lost largely because Eli Manning threw three interceptions for the 20th time in his career.

Statistically speaking, the Giants have one of the best passing attacks in the league: They're ninth in passing yards, and Manning is on pace to finish with a quarterback rating north of 90 for the second consecutive season. And yet, their offense still commits more blunders than it should. To open up the season, for example, the Giants dropped one-possession games to the Dallas Cowboys and Atlanta Falcons largely because of their failure to manage the clock.