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The New England Patriots (4-12) host an AFC East clash against the New York Jets (6-10) on Sunday, January 7, 2024 at Gillette Stadium.
The Patriots have been a bottom-five scoring offense this season, ranking worst with 14.6 points per game. On defense, they are ranked 17th in the NFL (21.8 points allowed per game). The Jets rank second-worst in total yards per game on offense (269.5), but at least they’ve been dominating on defense, ranking fifth-best in total yards allowed per contest (303.1).
Patriots vs. Jets Picks
The Patriots are projected by Splash Inc. users to both win straight up and also cover the spread against the Jets on Sunday. Right now, 51.6% of users are picking them to win and 54.6% have picked the Patriots to cover the 2.5-point spread.
Game Info: Patriots vs. Jets
- Game Day: Sunday, January 7, 2024
- Game Time: 1:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: FOX
- Location: Foxborough, Massachusetts
- Stadium: Gillette Stadium
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See the betting trends and insights below before placing a bet on Sunday’s New England-New York spread (New England -2.5) or total (30.5 points).
Game Trends for Patriots
- The Patriots have posted a 5-11-0 record against the spread this season.
- The Patriots are 1-2 against the spread when favored by 2.5 points or more this season.
- Patriots games have gone over the point total on seven of 16 occasions (43.8%).
Stats & Insights for Patriots
- The Patriots have been a bottom-five offense this season, ranking fifth-worst with 286.1 yards per contest. Defensively, they are ranked sixth in the NFL (304.6 yards allowed per game).
- The Patriots have been a bottom-five scoring offense this season, ranking worst with 14.6 points per contest. On the defensive side of the ball, they are ranked 17th in the NFL (21.8 points allowed per game).
- The Patriots are averaging 189.9 passing yards per game offensively this year (24th in NFL), and they are giving up 217.1 passing yards per game (14th) on the defensive side of the ball.
- The Patriots have the 25th-ranked offense this season in terms of rushing yards (96.2 per game), and they’ve been better on defense, ranking second-best with just 87.4 rushing yards allowed per game.
- The Patriots have been a bottom-five offense on third down this season, ranking third-worst with a 31.7% third-down conversion rate. On defense, they are ranked 13th in the NFL (37.4% third-down percentage allowed).
- While the Patriots rank fourth-worst in the NFL in yards per play at 5.0, it’s been a different situation on defense, as they rank second-best (5.0 yards per play allowed).
- With 17 forced turnovers (24th in NFL) against 27 turnovers committed (26th in NFL), the Patriots’ -10 turnover margin is the fourth-worst in the league.
Best Players for Patriots
- Bailey Zappe: 1,184 PASS YDS / 131.6 YPG / 63.2% / 6 TD / 7 INT
- Ezekiel Elliott: 171 CAR / 588 YDS / 36.8 YPG / 3 TD / 46 REC / 286 YDS / 17.9 YPG / 2 TD
- Mac Jones: 26 CAR / 96 YDS / 8.7 YPG / 0 TD
- Demario Douglas: 47 REC / 548 YDS / 42.2 YPG / 0 TD
- Hunter Henry: 42 REC / 419 YDS / 32.2 YPG / 6 TD
- DeVante Parker: 32 REC / 388 YDS / 32.3 YPG / 0 TD
- Ja’Whaun Bentley: 104 TKL / 5.0 TFL / 4.0 SACK / 3 PD
Game Trends for Jets
- The Jets are 5-10-1 against the spread this year.
- In games they have played as at least 2.5-point underdogs this year, the Jets are 4-7 against the spread.
- The teams have hit the over in seven of the Jets’ 16 games with a set total.
Stats & Insights for Jets
- The Jets rank second-worst in total yards per game on offense (269.5), but at least they’ve been playing well on defense, ranking fifth-best in total yards surrendered per contest (303.1).
- The Jets’ offense has been bottom-five this season, generating 15.7 points per game, which ranks fourth-worst in the NFL. Defensively, they rank 18th with 22.0 points surrendered per contest.
- On the offensive side of the ball, the Jets are a bottom-five pass offense, accumulating only 178.1 passing yards per game (third-worst). Fortunately, they are dominating on the other side of the ball, surrendering only 176.9 passing yards per contest (fourth-best).
- The Jets’ running game has been struggling, ranking fifth-worst in the NFL with 91.4 rushing yards per game. They have been more effective on defense, surrendering 126.3 rushing yards per contest (24th-ranked).
- The Jets’ offense has been sputtering on third down, ranking worst in the NFL with a 26.4% third-down conversion rate. They have been more productive on the defensive side of the ball, surrendering a 39.0% third-down rate (20th-ranked).
- Offensively, the Jets are bottom-five in terms of yards per play, putting up only 4.8 (third-worst). On the bright side, they are excelling on defense, allowing just 5.0 yards per play (second-best).
- With 25 forced turnovers (10th in NFL) and 32 turnovers committed (30th in NFL) this season, the Jets rank 23rd in the NFL with a turnover margin of -7.
Best Players for Jets
- Zach Wilson: 2,271 PASS YDS / 189.3 YPG / 60.1% / 8 TD / 7 INT / 36 CAR / 211 RUSH YDS / 0 TD
- Breece Hall: 186 CAR / 816 YDS / 51.0 YPG / 4 TD / 74 REC / 579 YDS / 36.2 YPG / 4 TD
- Garrett Wilson: 93 REC / 1,008 YDS / 63.0 YPG / 3 TD
- Tyler Conklin: 59 REC / 605 YDS / 37.8 YPG / 0 TD
- C.J. Mosley: 145 TKL / 5.0 TFL / 0.5 SACK / 1 INT / 7 PD
