New England Patriots at New York Jets Week 12 NFL Picks & Predictions 11/25/2018

Sunday, November 25, 2018

MetLife Stadium

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MetLife Stadium is the venue for the game between the New England Patriots and the New York Jets on Sunday, November 25, 2018. The opening line for this matchup has New England as 9 point favorites. The total has been set at 47.5.

The Jets are 3-7-0 against the spread and their over/under mark is 6-4-0. The Patriots are 6-4-0 ATS and their over/under record is 4-6-0.

Valuable New England Patriots Betting Trends

The New England Patriots are 4-6-0 against the over/under

The New England Patriots are 6-4-0 against the spread

Important New York Jets Betting Trends

The New York Jets are 6-4-0 against the over/under

The New York Jets are 3-7-0 against the spread

Key New England Patriots Injuries

11/18/18 DB Duke Dawson Hamstring is upgraded to probable Sunday vs NY Jets
11/18/18 WR Julian Edelman Ankle is questionable Sunday vs NY Jets
11/18/18 TE Rob Gronkowski Back is questionable Sunday vs NY Jets
11/18/18 OL Shaq Mason Calf is questionable Sunday vs NY Jets
11/18/18 OL Trent Brown Back is questionable Sunday vs NY Jets
11/14/18 TE Dwayne Allen Knee is out indefinitely
11/06/18 C Brian Schwenke Foot IR
10/31/18 DB Eric Rowe Groin IR
09/26/18 LB Ja'Whaun Bentley Undisclosed IR
09/26/18 RB Rex Burkhead Neck IR
09/12/18 RB Jeremy Hill Knee IR
09/04/18 WR Braxton Berrios Undisclosed IR
09/04/18 LB Christian Sam Undisclosed IR
09/04/18 T Isaiah Wynn Achilles IR
09/04/18 TE Ryan Izzo Ankle IR
09/04/18 OL Ulrick John Foot IR

Key New York Jets Injuries

11/18/18 TE Neal Sterling Concussion is questionable Sunday vs New England
11/18/18 WR Robby Anderson Ankle is questionable Sunday vs New England
11/18/18 QB Sam Darnold Foot is questionable Sunday vs New England
11/18/18 C Spencer Long Finger is questionable Sunday vs New England
10/24/18 RB Bilal Powell Neck IR
10/24/18 S Doug Middleton Pectoral IR
10/19/18 CB Buster Skrine Concussion is out indefinitely
10/03/18 LB Josh Martin Head IR
09/26/18 WR ArDarius Stewart Ankle IR
08/15/18 T Ben Ijalana Shoulder IR
08/03/18 S Rontez Miles Knee is out indefinitely

Useful Offensive Statistics

The New England Patriots have run for 1,085 yards as a unit, which ranks 10th in the league. They've run 277 times, averaging 3.9 yards per rush as a unit. The Patriots have been penalized on offense 47 times for 364 yards so far this year, which has them 26th in the NFL in penalties. They are 2nd in the National Football League in points scored with 280. They have run 667 plays this year for 3,772 yards, which ranks them 1st in the NFL in total offense. The Patriots average 5.7 yards per play, which is 3rd in the league. As a team they have accumulated a total of 223 1st downs this season, ranking them 1st overall as an offensive unit. Tom Brady has completed 242 throws while attempting 371 passes for a completion percentage of 65.2%. He has passed for 2,748 yards this year. He averages 11.4 yards per completion and 7.4 yards per pass attempt. His quarterback rating this season is 94.7.

Defensive Statistics

The Patriots rush defense has given up 252 attempts for 1,111 yards this season, putting them in 20th place in the NFL against the run. They have had 60 penalties for 556 yards on defense this year. That places them 27th in the league. They've allowed a score on 37.3% of possessions on defense, which is 6th in the NFL. New England is 5th in the NFL in points surrendered on defense with 236. They have given up a total of 3,814 yards on D, which is 29th in the league. The Patriots are 28th in yards per play allowed with 5.8. Their pass defense has allowed 6.6 net yards per pass attempt, ranking them 20th in the National Football League. Opponent offenses have completed 240 throws on 394 attempts against the New England Patriots defense this season, ranking them 28th and 30th in the league. The New England pass defense has also surrendered a total of 2,703 yards in the air, which is 30th overall in total pass defense.

Special Teams Stats

The New England Patriots have tried 22 field goals this season and made 19, which is 4th in the league. Their kickers have a FG percentage of 86.4%. New England Patriots kickers have made 100% of their extra points, going 31 for 31 this season. Their punters have accumulated 1,760 yards on 38 punts, averaging 46.3 yards per punt. That ranks them 27th in the NFL in punting average. New England is 18th in the NFL in punt returns with 13. They've totaled 98 punt return yards and are averaging 7.5 yards per return, which is 17th in the league. Their longest punt return this season is 24 yards. They have returned 20 kicks for 591 yards on special teams, placing them 19th in kick return yardage. The Patriots average 29.6 yards per kick return and have a long of 95 yards this season. They are 4th in the National Football League in all-purpose yards with 4,572.

Useful Offensive Statistics

The New York Jets are 24th in the NFL in points scored with 208. They have run 606 plays this season for 2,987 yards, which ranks them 28th in the league in total offense. The Jets average 4.9 yards per play, which is 19th in the National Football League. As a team they have accumulated a total of 153 1st downs this year, placing them 29th overall as an offensive unit. On the ground New York has run for 1,066 yards as a team, which ranks 19th in the NFL. They've run 259 times, averaging 4.1 yards per carry as a rushing unit. The Jets have been penalized on offense 59 times for 450 yards so far this season, which has them 5th in the league in penalties. Sam Darnold has thrown for 1,934 yards this season. He has completed 159 passes on 289 attempts for a completion percentage of 55%. His quarterback rating this season is 68.3. He averages 6.7 yards per pass attempt and 12.2 yards per completion.

Defensive Statistics

New York is 22nd in the league in points allowed on defense with 254. They have surrendered a total of 3,616 yards on D, which is 25th in the NFL. The Jets are ranked 22nd in yards per play allowed with 5.4. Their pass defense has given up 6.3 net yards per pass attempt, placing them 21st in the league as a unit. Opposing offenses have completed 226 passes on 363 attempts against the New York defense this season, placing them 11th and 21st in the National Football League. The Jets pass defense has also given up a total of 2,421 yards through the air, which is 21st overall in total pass defense. Their rushing defense has allowed 284 attempts for 1,195 yards this year, putting them in 24th place in the league against the run. The New York Jets have committed 50 penalties for 431 yards on the defensive side of the ball this season. That ranks them 25th in the NFL. They've given up a score on 33.6% of possessions on defense, which is 15th in the league.

Special Teams Stats

New York is ranked 7th in the league in punt returns with 17. They've accumulated 285 punt return yards and average 16.8 yards per return, which is 32nd in the NFL. Their longest punt return so far this year is 78 yards. They have returned 23 kicks for 541 yards on special teams, ranking 14th in kick return yardage. The Jets average 23.5 yards per kick return and have a long of 53 yards this year. They are 28th in the league in all-purpose yards with 3,961. The New York Jets have attempted 23 field goals this season and made 21, which is 18th in the National Football League. Their kickers have a field goal percentage of 91.3%. New York kickers have made 95% of their extra points, going 19 for 20 this year. Their punters have totaled 2,544 yards on 55 punts, averaging 46.3 yards per punt. That places them 10th in the NFL in punting average.

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

Guy's Pick: Take the Jets +9

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