New York Jets at New England Patriots Free NFL Picks & Week 7 Odds
by Josh Schonwald - 10/13/2014
Thursday, October 16, 2014 at 8:25 PM on CBS
Gillette Stadium in Foxborough
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The New York Jets (1-5) will have a hard time ending their five-game losing streak when they take on the New England Patriots (4-2) on Thursday night. The Patriots beat the Jets in two close games last season.
In their game against the Denver Broncos on Sunday, the Jets had a hard time moving the ball and ended up losing 31-17. They only had 204 total yards in that game, including just 31 rushing yards.
The Jets are last in the league in passing with 182.2 passing yards per game, and they are also 30th in scoring with just 16 points per game. Quarterback Geno Smith has only completed 57.1 percent of his passes this season for 1,139 yards, six touchdowns and seven interceptions. Safety Dawan Landry leads the Jets in tackles with 54 and he has 1.5 sacks this year.
The Patriots were able to win their second game in a row on Sunday afternoon when they beat the Bills 37-22 on the road. New England had 396 offensive yards in that win while their defense forced three Buffalo turnovers.
The Patriots have played well against the pass this season by only giving up 208.5 passing yards per game. Quarterback Tom Brady currently has a 95.1 passer rating by throwing for 1,444 yards with 10 touchdowns and just two interceptions. Tight end Rob Gronkowski has caught 26 passes for 341 yards and four touchdowns.
New York Jets Betting Trends
New York Jets are 0-5-1 Against the Spread
New York Jets are 3-3-0 against the Over/Under
New England Patriots Betting Trends
New England Patriots are 3-3-0 Against the Spread
New England Patriots are 4-2-0 against the Over/Under
Injuries to Watch
New York Jets
10/14/14 G Brian Winters Knee IR
10/13/14 CB Dee Milliner Achilles out for season
10/12/14 CB Darrin Walls Knee probable Sunday vs. Denver
10/12/14 LB David Harris Shoulder probable Sunday vs. Denver
10/12/14 WR David Nelson Ankle expected to miss Sunday vs. Denver
10/12/14 WR Eric Decker Hamstring probable Sunday vs. Denver
10/10/14 S Josh Bush Quad expected to miss Sunday vs. Denver
10/10/14 DT Sheldon Richardson Neck probable Sunday vs. Denver
09/30/14 FB Tommy Bohanon Collarbone IR
09/04/14 DB Dexter McDougle ACL IR
09/04/14 LB Jermaine Cunningham Achilles IR
09/04/14 WR Shaquelle Evans Shoulder IR
New England Patriots
10/14/14 RB Stevan Ridley Knee IR
10/14/14 LB Jerod Mayo Knee IR
10/12/14 CB Brandon Browner Ankle "?" Thursday vs. NY Jets
10/12/14 C Bryan Stork Head "?" Thursday vs. NY Jets
10/12/14 OL Cameron Fleming Finger "?" Thursday vs. NY Jets
10/12/14 G Dan Connolly Head injured last game, "?" Thursday vs. NY Jets
10/12/14 DT Dominique Easley Shoulder "?" Thursday vs. NY Jets
10/12/14 LB Dont'a Hightower Knee "?" Thursday vs. NY Jets
10/12/14 DB Nate Ebner Finger "?" Thursday vs. NY Jets
09/27/14 DT Sealver Siliga Foot IR - designated return
09/23/14 LB Cameron Gordon Undisclosed IR
09/23/14 LB James Morris Undisclosed IR
09/04/14 RB Tyler Gaffney Knee IR
09/04/14 WR Greg Orton Achilles IR
Josh's Pick: Take New England
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