AFC East
Jets offense: 29% air · Jets defense: 28% earth
TeamNo element runs this starting lineup. A balanced group that can win in different ways.
Glenn and his starters are wired alike. 18 of 26 line up well with the head coach. With a balanced starting lineup, the water in Glenn becomes the identity. Best connection: Thomas (CB), built on a Mars conjunction. Biggest friction point: Fashanu (OL), thanks to a Chinese zodiac clash.
Reich and the starting offense are in lockstep. 8 of 11 offensive starters fit him well. Coach and unit share an element: fire. The scheme and the personnel want the same thing. Best connection: Tippmann (OL), built on a Mars conjunction.
Duker and the starting defense are in lockstep. 9 of 12 defensive starters fit him well. With a balanced defense, the water in Duker becomes the identity. Best connection: Sweat (DL), built on a Sun conjunction. Biggest friction point: Phillips (DL), thanks to a Chinese zodiac clash.
Glenn and his offensive coordinator, Reich, are on the same page. The staff chemistry between Glenn and Duker looks strong. The stars say this group is built to execute the plan.
Counts the Sun, Moon, Mercury, Venus, and Mars of every player in the unit. The comparison is against the same unit across the league.
The starting quarterback with his starting receivers, tight ends, and offensive coordinator.
This is about as good as chemistry gets on paper. A Sun conjunction between Smith and Mitchell: two guys running on the same frequency. Two air Suns in Smith and Mitchell. Natural understanding, same tempo. There's more. Both born in a Horse year, Smith and Mitchell recognize each other's habits right away. Now the catch. Mitchell's Sun may square Smith's Moon. If so, expect some friction under the surface. Keep these two on the field together.
Nothing here is a lock either way. Air and fire: Smith and Wilson have Suns in complementary elements, and each makes the other a little better. One more, with an asterisk. Smith's Sun may oppose Wilson's Moon. If it does, there's a push-pull dynamic here. The rest comes down to the work.
Smith and Williams have more working for them than against them. Two air Suns in Smith and Williams. Natural understanding, same tempo. One more, with an asterisk. Smith's Sun may oppose Williams's Moon. If it does, there's a push-pull dynamic here. More good than bad, and the good is real.
Smith and Sadiq are a mixed bag. Sadiq's Sun may trine Smith's Moon, a strong sign of comfort if the birth times cooperate. Not everything lines up, though. Smith's Metal checks Sadiq's Wood. Useful accountability, or a source of tension. Chemistry here gets earned, not given.
A workable fit with some friction mixed in. Air player, fire coach. Complementary elements, so the fit comes naturally. Now the catch. Smith and Reich have opposing Mars. The coach pushes one way, and the player's instincts push the other. How it plays out depends on the communication.