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The Kansas City Chiefs (2-1) and the New York Jets (1-2) square off at MetLife Stadium on Sunday, October 1, 2023.
The Chiefs rank seventh in total defense this season (280.7 yards allowed per game), but they’ve been shining on the offensive side of the ball, ranking fifth-best in the NFL with 390.3 total yards per game. The Jets have been sputtering on offense, ranking worst in the NFL with 14 points per game. They have been more productive defensively, giving up 20.3 points per contest (12th-ranked).
Chiefs vs. Jets Picks
The Jets are expected by Splash Inc. users to both cover the spread and win straight up as underdogs against the Chiefs on Sunday. At the moment, 3.4% of users are projecting them to win the game and 19.3% expect the Jets to cover the 8-point spread.
Game Info: Chiefs vs. Jets
- Game Day: Sunday, October 1, 2023
- Game Time: 8:20 PM ET
- TV Channel: NBC
- Location: East Rutherford, New Jersey
- Stadium: MetLife Stadium
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Before placing a bet on Sunday’s Kansas City-New York spread (Kansas City -8) or total (41.5 points), check out the betting trends and insights below.
Game Trends for Chiefs
- The Chiefs are 2-1-0 against the spread this season.
- The Chiefs are 1-0 against the spread so far when playing as at least 8-point favorites.
- In the Chiefs’ three games with a set total, one has hit the over (33.3%).
Stats & Insights for Chiefs
- Offensively, the Chiefs have been a top-five unit, ranking fifth-best in the NFL by putting up 390.3 yards per game. They rank seventh on defense (280.7 yards allowed per game).
- The Chiefs rank ninth in points scored this season (26 points per game), but they’ve been shining on defense, ranking fourth-best in the NFL with 13.3 points allowed per game.
- The Chiefs have the sixth-ranked defense this season in terms of passing yards (178 allowed per game), and they’ve been more effective on offense, ranking fifth-best with 275.7 passing yards per game.
- The Chiefs are compiling 114.7 rushing yards per game on offense (11th in the NFL), and they rank 11th on defense with 102.7 rushing yards allowed per game.
- The Chiefs rank seventh in third-down conversion rate this year (46.3%), but they’ve been thriving on the other side of the ball, ranking fifth-best in the NFL with a 30.8% third-down conversion rate allowed.
- This season, the Chiefs are accumulating 5.9 yards per play on offense (seventh in the league), while sporting the fourth-best yards per play on defense in the NFL (4.7).
- The Chiefs have forced four total turnovers (13th in NFL) this season and have turned it over six times (26th in NFL) for a turnover margin of -2, 20th-ranked in the league.
Best Players for Chiefs
- Patrick Mahomes II: 803 PASS YDS / 267.7 YPG / 65.5% / 7 TD / 2 INT / 16 CAR / 103 RUSH YDS / 0 TD
- Isiah Pacheco: 35 CAR / 155 YDS / 51.7 YPG / 1 TD / 7 REC / 47 YDS / 15.7 YPG / 0 TD
- Justin Watson: 7 REC / 158 YDS / 52.7 YPG / 0 TD
- Skyy Moore: 7 REC / 112 YDS / 37.3 YPG / 1 TD
- Rashee Rice: 10 REC / 108 YDS / 36 YPG / 1 TD
- Trent McDuffie: 16 TKL / 1 PD
Game Trends for Jets
- The Jets is 1-2-0 against the spread this year.
- The Jets have not yet covered the spread as underdogs of 8 points or more this year (0-1).
- In Jets three games with a set total, one has hit the over (33.3%).
Stats & Insights for Jets
- The Jets’ offense has been a bottom-five unit in total offense this season, putting up 225 total yards per game, which ranks worst in the NFL. Defensively, they rank 19th with 351.3 total yards ceded per contest.
- The Jets have been struggling offensively, ranking worst in the NFL with 14 points per game. They have been more productive on defense, giving up 20.3 points per contest (12th-ranked).
- The Jets’ passing game has been struggling, ranking worst in the NFL with 133.7 passing yards per game. They have been more effective on the defensive side of the ball, giving up 222 passing yards per contest (17th-ranked).
- With 91.3 rushing yards per game on offense, the Jets rank 22nd in the NFL. On defense they rank 23rd, surrendering 129.3 rushing yards per game.
- The Jets’ offense has been sputtering on third down, ranking worst in the NFL with a 21.6% third-down conversion percentage. They have been better defensively, surrendering a 44% third-down rate (22nd-ranked).
- The Jets’ offense has been bottom-five in yards per play this season, generating 4.6, which ranks second-worst in the NFL. Defensively, they rank sixth, giving up 4.9 yards per play.
- With four forced turnovers (13th in NFL) and five turnovers committed (20th in NFL) this season, the Jets rank 18th in the NFL with a turnover margin of -1.
Best Players for Jets
- Breece Hall: 26 CAR / 154 YDS / 51.3 YPG / 0 TD / 2 REC / 29 YDS / 9.7 YPG / 0 TD
- Dalvin Cook: 25 CAR / 58 YDS / 19.3 YPG / 0 TD / 7 REC / 42 YDS / 14 YPG / 0 TD
- Garrett Wilson: 12 REC / 165 YDS / 55 YPG / 2 TD
- Allen Lazard: 7 REC / 108 YDS / 36 YPG / 0 TD
- Tyler Conklin: 9 REC / 78 YDS / 26 YPG / 0 TD
- Quincy Williams: 26 TKL / 2 TFL / 2 PD
