New York Jets at Oakland Raiders Week 2 NFL Picks & Predictions 9/17/2017

Sunday, September 17, 2017

Oakland Coliseum

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The New York Jets head to Oakland Coliseum to play the Oakland Raiders on Sunday, September 17, 2017. The opening line for this matchup has Oakland as 10 point favorites. The total has been set at 43.5. The Jets are 0-1-0 against the spread and their over/under record is 0-1-0. The Raiders are 1-0-0 against the spread and their over/under mark is 0-1-0.

Valuable New York Jets Betting Trends

The New York Jets are 0-1-0 against the over/under

The New York Jets are 0-1-0 against the spread

Important Oakland Raiders Betting Trends

The Oakland Raiders are 0-1-0 against the over/under

The Oakland Raiders are 1-0-0 against the spread

Key New York Jets Injuries

09/10/17 TE Jordan Leggett Knee "?" Sunday vs. Oakland
09/10/17 S Rontez Miles Eye "?" Sunday vs. Oakland
08/30/17 LB Lorenzo Mauldin Back IR
08/07/17 WR Quincy Enunwa Neck IR
07/30/17 WR Devin Smith ACL IR

Key Oakland Raiders Injuries

09/10/17 CB Gareon Conley Shin "?" Sunday vs. NY Jets
09/10/17 FB Jamize Olawale Leg "?" Sunday vs. NY Jets
09/10/17 DB Keith McGill II Foot "?" Sunday vs. NY Jets
09/09/17 K Sebastian Janikowski Back IR
09/05/17 S Obi Melifonwu Knee IR
07/30/17 LB Aldon Smith Suspension out indefinitely

Useful Offensive Statistics

The New York Jets are 24th in the National Football League in points scored with 12. They have run 55 plays this year for 214 yards, which ranks them 29th in the NFL in total offense. The Jets average 3.9 yards per play, which is 27th in the league. As a team they have accumulated a total of 11 1st downs this season, ranking them 29th overall as an offensive unit. On the ground New York has run for 38 yards as a unit, which ranks 28th in the league. They've run 15 times, averaging 2.5 yards per rush as a unit. The Jets have been penalized on offense 5 times for 62 yards so far this year, which has them 19th in the NFL in penalties. Josh McCown has passed for 187 yards this year. He's completed 26 throws while attempting 39 passes for a completion percentage of 66.7%. His quarterback rating this season is 56.3. He averages 7.2 yards per completion and 4.8 yards per pass attempt.

Defensive Statistics

New York is 18th in the NFL in points surrendered on defense with 21. They have given up a total of 408 yards on D, which is 30th in the league. The Jets are 26th in yards per play allowed with 5.7. Their pass defense has allowed 7.3 net yards per pass attempt, ranking them 25th in the National Football League. Opponent offenses have completed 16 throws on 28 attempts against the New York Jets defense this season, ranking them 8th and 8th in the league. The New York pass defense has also surrendered a total of 218 yards in the air, which is 18th overall in total pass defense. Their rushing defense has given up 42 attempts for 190 yards this season, putting them in 32nd place in the NFL against the run. The Jets have had 6 penalties for 50 yards on defense this year. That places them 10th in the league.

Special Teams Stats

New York is 3rd in the NFL in punt returns with 3. They've totaled 27 punt return yards and are averaging 9 yards per return, which is 8th in the league. Their longest punt return this season is 25 yards. They have returned 2 kicks for 45 yards on special teams, placing them 11th in kick return yardage. The Jets average 22.5 yards per kick return and have a long of 25 yards this season. They are 24th in the National Football League in all-purpose yards with 297. The New York Jets have tried 2 field goals this season and made 2, which is 13th in the league. Their kickers have a FG percentage of 100.0%. Their punters have accumulated 297 yards on 6 punts, averaging 49.5 yards per punt. That ranks them 6th in the NFL in punting average.

Useful Offensive Statistics

The Oakland Raiders have run for 109 yards as a team, which ranks 11th in the NFL. They've run 29 times, averaging 3.8 yards per carry as a rushing unit. The Raiders have been penalized on offense 5 times for 49 yards so far this season, which has them 21st in the league in penalties. They are 8th in the NFL in points scored with 26. They have run 63 plays this season for 359 yards, which ranks them 10th in the league in total offense. The Raiders average 5.7 yards per play, which is 7th in the National Football League. As a team they have accumulated a total of 22 1st downs this year, placing them 8th overall as an offensive unit. Derek Carr averages 8.2 yards per pass attempt and 11.9 yards per completion. He has completed 22 passes on 32 attempts for a completion percentage of 68.8%. His quarterback rating is 114.3. He has thrown for 262 yards this season.

Defensive Statistics

The Raiders rush defense has allowed 21 attempts for 95 yards this year, putting them in 21st place in the league against the run. Oakland has committed 5 penalties for 49 yards on the defensive side of the ball this season. That ranks them 9th in the NFL. They are 10th in the league in points allowed on defense with 16. They have surrendered a total of 350 yards on D, which is 21st in the NFL. The Oakland Raiders are ranked 25th in yards per play allowed with 5.6. Their pass defense has given up 6.1 net yards per pass attempt, placing them 17th in the league as a unit. Opposing offenses have completed 25 passes on 41 attempts against the Oakland defense this season, placing them 22nd and 29th in the National Football League. The Raiders pass defense has also given up a total of 255 yards through the air, which is 22nd overall in total pass defense.

Special Teams Stats

The Oakland Raiders have attempted 4 field goals this season and made 4, which is 1st in the National Football League. Their kickers have a field goal percentage of 100.0%. Oakland kickers have made 100% of their extra points, going 2 for 2 this year. Their punters have totaled 158 yards on 3 punts, averaging 52.7 yards per punt. That places them 3rd in the NFL in punting average. Oakland is ranked 14th in the league in punt returns with 2. They've accumulated 5 punt return yards and average 2.5 yards per return, which is 20th in the NFL. They are 10th in the league in all-purpose yards with 417.

Who will win tonight's Jets/Raiders NFL game against the spread?

Tony's Pick: Take the Raiders -10

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