The Jets are now pretty much in same situation Saints are in...and I love it

Disclaimer: Personally, I think division winners should be in, but seeding should be done by record.

Totally agree about this. However, I disagree that media darlings don't have greater influence on the media and NFL than do small market teams like the Saints. You think if Matthew Stafford, and not Tom Brady, had torn his knee up from that low hit by the Chiefs player, the NFL would've changed that "no hitting a QB while on the ground" rule?