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The New York Jets (1-3) head into a matchup with the Denver Broncos (1-3) on Sunday, October 8, 2023 at Empower Field at Mile High on a three-game losing streak.
Despite having a bottom-five defense that ranks worst in the NFL (461.5 yards allowed per game), the Broncos have played better on offense, ranking 15th in the NFL by totaling 333.3 yards per game. The Jets rank 25th in the NFL with 15.5 points per contest on offense, and they rank 14th with 21 points surrendered per game on defense.
Broncos vs. Jets Picks
Splash Inc. users project the Jets will win straight up as underdogs and also cover against the Broncos, with 55.6% of users picking them to win and 64.5% picking them to cover the 2.5-point spread on Sunday.
Game Info: Broncos vs. Jets
- Game Day: Sunday, October 8, 2023
- Game Time: 4:25 PM ET
- TV Channel: CBS
- Location: Denver, Colorado
- Stadium: Empower Field at Mile High
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Take a look at some betting insights for Denver (-2.5) versus New York on Sunday. The total is set at 43.5 points for this game.
Game Trends for Broncos
- The Broncos are winless against the spread so far this season in four opportunities.
- The Broncos are 0-2-1 against the spread when favored by 2.5 points or more this season.
- Three of the Broncos’ four games with a set total have hit the over (75%).
Stats & Insights for Broncos
- The Broncos own the 15th-ranked offense this year (333.3 yards per game), and they’ve been less effective defensively, ranking worst with 461.5 yards allowed per game.
- The Broncos sport the 10th-ranked scoring offense this year (25 points per game), and they’ve been less effective defensively, ranking worst with 37.5 points allowed per game.
- The Broncos sport the 10th-ranked passing offense this year (237.8 passing yards per game), and they’ve been worse on the other side of the ball, ranking third-worst with 285.5 passing yards allowed per game.
- With 176 rushing yards allowed per game on defense, which ranks worst in the NFL, the Broncos have had to rely on their 19th-ranked running game (95.5 rushing yards per contest) to keep them competitive.
- The Broncos are putting up a 39.1% third-down percentage on offense (15th in the NFL), and they rank 24th defensively with a 45.2% third-down percentage allowed.
- The Broncos have one of the most economical offensive attacks in the NFL (fourth in yards per play at 6.1) while their defense is one of the worst (7.3 yards allowed per play, 32nd in the league).
- The Broncos have forced three total turnovers (26th in NFL) this season and have turned it over five times (13th in NFL) for a turnover margin of -2, 22nd-ranked in the league.
Best Players for Broncos
- Russell Wilson: 1,014 PASS YDS / 253.5 YPG / 67.4% / 9 TD / 2 INT / 11 CAR / 70 RUSH YDS / 0 TD
- Javonte Williams: 38 CAR / 138 YDS / 34.5 YPG / 0 TD / 11 REC / 51 YDS / 12.8 YPG / 0 TD
- Jaleel McLaughlin: 13 CAR / 92 YDS / 23 YPG / 1 TD / 4 REC / 25 YDS / 6.3 YPG / 1 TD
- Marvin Mims: 9 REC / 242 YDS / 60.5 YPG / 1 TD
- Courtland Sutton: 20 REC / 216 YDS / 54 YPG / 3 TD
- Jerry Jeudy: 11 REC / 158 YDS / 52.7 YPG / 0 TD
- Alex Singleton: 33 TKL / 1 TFL / 1 PD
Game Trends for Jets
- The Jets have covered the spread twice in four opportunities this year.
- The Jets are 2-2 against the spread when an underdog by 2.5 points or more this year.
- In theJets’ four games with a set total, two have hit the over (50%).
Stats & Insights for Jets
- The Jets rank third-worst in total yards per game (252.8), but they’ve been better defensively, ranking 22nd in the NFL with 363.8 total yards allowed per contest.
- With 15.5 points per game on the offensive side of the ball, the Jets rank 25th in the NFL. Defensively, they rank 14th, allowing 21 points per game.
- The Jets’ passing offense has been bottom-five this season, registering 157.3 passing yards per game, which ranks second-worst in the NFL. On the defensive side of the ball, they rank 16th with 215.8 passing yards allowed per contest.
- The Jets’ defense has been bottom-five in run defense this season, ceding 148 rushing yards per game, which ranks fifth-worst in the NFL. On offense, they rank 19th with 95.5 rushing yards per contest.
- In terms of third-down efficiency, this season has been hard for the Jets on both sides of the ball, as they are compiling a 26.5% third-down conversion rate (worst) and surrendering a 46.8% conversion rate (fifth-worst).
- From an offensive angle, the Jets are generating 5 yards per play (23rd-ranked). They rank 10th in the NFL on defense (5.2 yards given up per play).
- With six forced turnovers (eighth in NFL) and six turnovers committed (22nd in NFL) this season, the Jets rank 15th in the NFL with a turnover margin of 0.
Best Players for Jets
- Breece Hall: 32 CAR / 210 YDS / 52.5 YPG / 0 TD / 5 REC / 42 YDS / 10.5 YPG / 0 TD
- Dalvin Cook: 30 CAR / 74 YDS / 18.5 YPG / 0 TD / 8 REC / 44 YDS / 11 YPG / 0 TD
- Garrett Wilson: 21 REC / 225 YDS / 56.3 YPG / 2 TD
- Allen Lazard: 10 REC / 169 YDS / 42.3 YPG / 1 TD
- Tyler Conklin: 13 REC / 136 YDS / 34 YPG / 0 TD
- Quincy Williams: 39 TKL / 4 TFL / 4 PD
