Boston's sports teams are off Columbus Day, but there's still things to be watched in the world of sports, including a matchup with implications for New England's squads as well as some MLB playoffs action.
NFL, Monday Night Football, New York Jets vs. Houston Texans, ESPN, 8 p.m.: The 3-2 New England Patriots sit on top of the AFC East standings, but that status is pending the result of this game. The Jets would pull into a tie with a win, although that would be a massive upset against a team that's 4-0 with four more-than-convincing wins. Pats fans will probably want to tune in solely for schadenfreude purposes, as the Jets looked dismal last week against the San Francisco 49ers and won't be likely to do much better against a team many think is the league's best squad.
MLB, NLDS Game 2, Washington Nationals vs. St. Louis Cardinals, TBS, 4:37 p.m.
ALDS Game 2, New York Yankees vs. Baltimore Orioles, TBS, 8:07 p.m.