This year in the East anything appears possible except for a team to win 50 games. (Pistons don't let us down). The Dirty Knickers are now only 2 games out of the eighth hole right behind the Dolphins. Before the season began would anyone have imagined that the Dirty Knickers would be only 2 games behind the Dolphins and closing after the first 50 games? Zeke's job looks safe for now.
I'd have to say that both NY and NJ have solid shots at making the playoffs. The East is wide open, especially the Atlantic Division.