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The New York Jets (4-7) head into a matchup against the Atlanta Falcons (5-6) on Sunday, December 3, 2023 at MetLife Stadium on a four-game losing streak.
The Falcons are totaling 340.8 yards per game on offense, which ranks them 16th in the NFL. Defensively, they rank 14th, surrendering 321.1 yards per game. The Jets’ offense has been a bottom-five unit this season, posting 14.8 points per game, which ranks third-worst in the NFL. On the defensive side of the ball, they rank 18th with 21.6 points ceded per contest.
Falcons vs. Jets Picks
Splash Inc. users think the Falcons will win straight up and cover against the Jets, with 64.4% of users picking them to win and 56.3% picking them to cover the 2-point spread on Sunday.
Game Info: Falcons vs. Jets
- Game Day: Sunday, December 3, 2023
- Game Time: 1:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: FOX
- Location: East Rutherford, New Jersey
- Stadium: MetLife Stadium
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Atlanta is a 2-point favorite against New York on Sunday and the over/under is set at 33.5 points. Here’s a few betting insights and trends if you plan to place a wager on the matchup.
Game Trends for Falcons
- The Falcons have a 3-8-0 record against the spread this season.
- The Falcons are 1-5 against the spread when favored by 2 points or more this season.
- The Falcons have hit the over in four of their 11 games with a set total (36.4%).
Stats & Insights for Falcons
- The Falcons rank 16th in total offense (340.8 yards per game) and 14th in total defense (321.1 yards allowed per game) this year.
- The Falcons are putting up 19.4 points per game on offense, which ranks them 22nd in the NFL. Defensively, they rank 14th, allowing 21.1 points per contest.
- The Falcons are averaging 201.5 passing yards per game on offense, which ranks them 21st in the NFL. Defensively, they rank 10th, surrendering 209.1 passing yards per contest.
- The Falcons have the 16th-ranked defense this year in terms of rushing yards (112 rushing yards allowed per game), and they’ve been more effective offensively, ranking fourth-best with 139.3 rushing yards per game.
- On the defensive side of the ball, the Falcons have been a top-five unit in terms of third-down efficiency, ranking fifth-best by allowing a 35.2% third-down percentage. They rank 13th on offense (41.9% third-down conversion rate).
- The Falcons are giving up 5.4 yards per play on the defensive side of the ball (12th in the NFL), while gaining 5.5 per play (16th in the league) on offense this season.
- With 12 forced turnovers (26th in NFL) against 18 turnovers committed (21st in NFL), the Falcons’ -6 turnover margin ranks 26th in the league.
Best Players for Falcons
- Desmond Ridder: 1,908 PASS YDS / 190.8 YPG / 65.2% / 7 TD / 8 INT / 39 CAR / 180 RUSH YDS / 4 TD
- Bijan Robinson: 141 CAR / 703 YDS / 63.9 YPG / 3 TD / 32 REC / 240 YDS / 21.8 YPG / 3 TD
- Tyler Allgeier: 135 CAR / 466 YDS / 42.4 YPG / 3 TD / 12 REC / 83 YDS / 7.5 YPG / 0 TD
- Drake London: 45 REC / 565 YDS / 56.5 YPG / 2 TD
- Kyle Pitts: 37 REC / 441 YDS / 40.1 YPG / 1 TD
- Jonnu Smith: 35 REC / 423 YDS / 38.5 YPG / 2 TD
- Jessie Bates III: 85 TKL / 1 TFL / 4 INT / 6 PD
Game Trends for Jets
- The Jets have a 4-6-1 record against the spread this season.
- The Jets have a 4-5 record against the spread when an underdog by 2 points or more this season.
- Out of the Jets’ 11 games with a set total, four have hit the over (36.4%).
Stats & Insights for Jets
- The Jets rank second-worst in total yards per game (260.2), but they’ve been more effective on the other side of the ball, ranking 15th in the NFL with 323.5 total yards ceded per contest.
- The Jets’ offense has been a bottom-five unit this season, generating 14.8 points per game, which ranks third-worst in the NFL. On the defensive side of the ball, they rank 18th with 21.6 points ceded per contest.
- The Jets rank second-worst in passing yards per game (166.8), but they’ve been better defensively, ranking sixth in the NFL with 183.2 passing yards ceded per contest.
- The Jets’ defense has been a bottom-five unit in run defense this season, ceding 140.3 rushing yards per game, which ranks second-worst in the NFL. On offense, they rank 27th with 93.4 rushing yards per contest.
- The Jets’ third-down offense has been bottom-five this season, posting a 24.1% third-down percentage, which ranks worst in the NFL. On the defensive side of the ball, they rank 26th with a 42.4% third-down rate surrendered.
- While the Jets’ offense has been stuck in neutral in terms of yards per play, ranking fifth-worst at 4.9, their defense is third-best with only 5 yards allowed per play.
- With 19 forced turnovers (seventh in NFL) and 20 turnovers committed (26th in NFL) this season, the Jets rank 17th in the NFL with a turnover margin of -1.
Best Players for Jets
- Tim Boyle: 212 PASS YDS / 106 YPG / 65.4% / 1 TD / 3 INT
- Breece Hall: 124 CAR / 569 YDS / 51.7 YPG / 2 TD / 38 REC / 320 YDS / 29.1 YPG / 2 TD
- Zach Wilson: 33 CAR / 199 YDS / 19.9 YPG / 0 TD
- Garrett Wilson: 64 REC / 695 YDS / 63.2 YPG / 3 TD
- Tyler Conklin: 39 REC / 414 YDS / 37.6 YPG / 0 TD
- C.J. Mosley: 115 TKL / 4 TFL / 0.5 SACK / 1 INT / 6 PD
