The New England Patriots will play the New York Jets in NFL Week 3. The game is scheduled for Thursday, September 19, at 8:15 p.m. ET at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ. The game will air on Prime Video as part of Thursday Night Football.
Patriots vs Jets TNF pregame odds
The Patriots are a consensus underdog for Thursday Night Football at various Massachusetts sportsbooks. The over/under for the game stands at 38.5 points. The moneyline for the Patriots is +225, while the Jets are at -276. According to the NFL odds at DraftKings, the Patriots point spread is +6.0. FanDuel lists the New England point spread at +6.5. Since the Patriots odds show them as the TNF underdog, this might be a good betting opportunity if you feel they can cover the spread or win outright.
- DraftKings: Patriots +6.0, over/under 38.5
- FanDuel: Patriots +6.5, over/under 38.5
- Caesars: Patriots +6.0, over/under 38.5
- BetMGM: Patriots +6.0, over/under 38.5
The odds for the Patriots vs Jets are subject to change.
Patriots vs Jets team standings & recent game stats
The Patriots currently hold a record of 1-1, ranking 2nd in the AFC East with a win percentage of 0.5. They have scored 36 points and allowed 33 points, with 3 touchdowns. In their last game, they lost to the Seattle Seahawks with a score of 20-23. The Patriots had 310 offensive yards, including 185 rushing yards and 125 passing yards. They scored 2 touchdowns and made 2 field goals.
The Jets also have a record of 1-1, ranking 3rd in the AFC East with a win percentage of 0.5. They have scored 43 points and allowed 49 points, with 6 touchdowns. In their most recent game, they defeated the Tennessee Titans with a score of 24-17. The Jets had 265 offensive yards, including 101 rushing yards and 164 passing yards. They scored 3 touchdowns and made 1 field goal.
Recent player stats & injuries for Patriots vs Jets
For the Patriots, QB Jacoby Brissett has 270 passing yards, 1 passing touchdown, and 51 passing attempts this season. In their last game, Brissett had 149 passing yards and 1 passing touchdown. TE Hunter Henry has 10 receptions in 2 games, and in the last game, he had 8 receptions. RB Rhamondre Stevenson has 5 receptions in 2 games, with 2 receptions in the last game. WR Ja’Lynn Polk has 3 receptions in 2 games, and in the last game, he had 2 receptions.
For the Jets, QB Aaron Rodgers has 343 passing yards, 3 passing touchdowns, and 51 passing attempts this season. In their last game, Rodgers had 176 passing yards and 2 passing touchdowns. RB Breece Hall has 12 receptions in 2 games, with 7 receptions in the last game. WR Garrett Wilson has 10 receptions in 2 games, and in the last game, he had 4 receptions. WR Allen Lazard has 8 receptions in 2 games, with 2 receptions in the last game.
No significant injuries have been reported for either team.
Patriots vs Jets Thursday Night Football recent news
Patriots kicker Joey Slye is a solid fantasy football waiver wire addition for Week 3. He has three extra points and is 5-for-6 on field goals this season. The Jets have allowed the third-most kicking points to opposing kickers this year. Slye is expected to be a fringe top-12 scorer at his position in Week 3.
The New England Patriots’ defense should be avoided in most leagues for Week 3 due to their offense struggling to stay on the field and the Jets’ capability of limiting turnovers. The Jets have allowed the sixth-fewest fantasy points to 500/ST in 2024.
The New York Jets defense is considered an excellent fantasy option for Week 3. They have posted six sacks and forced two turnovers in the first two weeks. The Patriots have been a middle-of-the-road fantasy matchup for defenses this season. The Jets are installed as 6.5-point home favorites in a game with a low 38.5-point over/under.
Jets kicker Greg Zuerlein has been quiet through the first two weeks, having attempted just one field goal. He hopes for a larger workload against the Patriots in Week 3. Zuerlein was a solid fantasy kicker in 2023, missing just three of his 38 field-goal attempts.
Patriots vs Jets weather forecast for TNF
The weather forecast for the game at MetLife Stadium predicts overcast clouds with a temperature of 86°F and wind speeds of 8 mph.
