The New England Patriots will be aiming to close the gap on the idle Buffalo Bills in the race for the top of the AFC East standings when they play host to the rival New York Jets in NFL Week 7 action.
The New England Patriots are coming off a heartbreaking 35-29 overtime loss to the Dallas Cowboys but remain just two games back of the Bills heading into Sunday afternoon’s clash at Gillette Stadium. After enjoying a bye last weekend, the New York Jets return to action looking to rebound after dropping a 27-20 decision in Atlanta that marks the team’s fourth straight road loss, and 10th defeat in 11 away contests since the start of the 2020 NFL campaign.
Currently, with 86 per cent of bets laid on New England, the Patriots have climbed to 7.5-point favourites to win on the NFL odds, since opening at -7. The total has remained relatively stable, dipping slightly to its current position 43, since opening at 43.5.
NFL Point Spread and Betting Analysis
Sunday’s matchup marks the second meeting of the season between these AFC East rivals. The Patriots romped to a 25-6 victory in their Week 2 visit to the Big Apple, extending their current straight up win streak against the Jets to 11 games. Overall, the Patriots have tallied 12 straight regular season home wins over New York since 2008, with each of the past five victories coming by wide double-double margins. With the Jets scoring 14 or fewer points in eight of their past 10 dates with the Patriots, the UNDER currently enjoys an 8-3 run in totals betting. However, the OVER has prevailed in three of their past five matchups, including each of their past two clashes at Gillette Stadium.
New York Jets
The Jets are hoping that a rest does them some good after stumbling to a 1-4 straight up start. With Zach Wilson struggling at times under centre in his rookie season, the Jets offence currently ranks dead last in several statistical categories, including points per game, passing yards per game, and total yards per game. Wilson failed to find the end zone and compiled just 192 passing yards last time out against Atlanta, fuelling speculation the team may seek veteran help for the beleaguered rookie. However, Wilson has shown flashes of his potential, particularly in the team’s 27-24 comeback win over Tennessee three weeks ago.
New England Patriots
New England’s own rookie passer has also experienced some growing pains during his first season. However, Mac Jones has shown clear improvement over the past few weeks, tossing for five scores while leading the Patriots to a single win and a pair of narrow defeats. However, success has eluded the Patriots on home turf so far this season. Last weekend’s offensive performance was welcome sight after the Patriots averaged just 15.3 points per game while falling to defeat in their first three home dates of the campaign. The upside for New England has been its ability to largely contain opposing offences when playing at home, limiting visiting squads to 20 or fewer points in eight of their past 12, powering an 8-3-1 run for the UNDER.
NFL Prediction: Who Will Win Jets vs. Patriots?
Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
| time | fav | line | total |
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| Opening 12 Oct 8:34pm | NYJ | -7 -110 | O +43.5 -110 |
| Closing 24 Oct 4:41pm | NYJ | -7.5 -105 | O +42.5 -110 |
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Jets Team Leaders
| Touchdowns |
6 |
| Rushing |
639 |
| Passing |
2334 |
| Receiving |
51 |
| Sacks |
6 |
| Interceptions |
2 |
| Touchdowns |
15 |
| Rushing |
929 |
| Passing |
3801 |
| Receiving |
83 |
| Sacks |
12.5 |
| Interceptions |
8 |
| Touchdowns | |
| Rushing | |
| Passing | Did not qualify |
| Receiving | |
| Sacks | |
| Interceptions |
| Touchdowns |
2 |
| Rushing |
30 |
| Passing |
232 |
| Receiving |
7 |
| Sacks |
0 |
| Interceptions |
0 |
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Patriots Team Leaders
| Touchdowns |
6 |
| Rushing |
639 |
| Passing |
2334 |
| Receiving |
51 |
| Sacks |
6 |
| Interceptions |
2 |
| Touchdowns |
15 |
| Rushing |
929 |
| Passing |
3801 |
| Receiving |
83 |
| Sacks |
12.5 |
| Interceptions |
8 |
| Touchdowns | |
| Rushing | |
| Passing | Did not qualify |
| Receiving | |
| Sacks | |
| Interceptions |
| Touchdowns |
2 |
| Rushing |
30 |
| Passing |
232 |
| Receiving |
7 |
| Sacks |
0 |
| Interceptions |
0 |
Weather
| temp | 54 |
| condition | sunny |
| wind | West 6mph |
Injuries
Braxton Berrios (WR)
Ashtyn Davis (S)
Chuma Edoga (T)
Sheldon Rankins (DT)
Greg Van Roten (G)
Bryce Huff (DL)
Kyle Phillips (DL)
Michael Carter (RB)
George Fant (T)
Michael Carter II (CB)
Ja'Whaun Bentley (LB)
Jamie Collins Sr. (LB)
David Andrews (C)
Cody Davis (DB)
Nick Folk (K)
Lawrence Guy (DL)
Damien Harris (RB)
Brandon King (LB)
Jakobi Meyers (WR)
Jalen Mills (CB)
Injuries
| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braxton Berrios (WR) | Out indefinitely | Quadricep - 05 / 01 / 22 | 1-0 | 1-0 | + - |
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Berrios has been shuttled to the injured reserve list with a quad contusion, and it is unknown when he will return to the field. |
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| Ashtyn Davis (S) | Prob Sun | Back - 05 / 01 / 22 | 1-0 | 1-0 | + - |
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Davis is limited with a back injury, but it is projected that he will play against the Bills on Sunday. |
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| Chuma Edoga (T) | Prob Sun | Ankle - 05 / 01 / 22 | 1-0 | 1-0 | + - |
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Edoga has an ankle injury, but it is not expected to affect his status against the Bills on Sunday. |
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| Sheldon Rankins (DT) | Prob Sun | Knee - 05 / 01 / 22 | 1-0 | 1-0 | + - |
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Rankins is hobbled by a knee injury, but it is likely that he will suit up against the Bills on Sunday. |
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| Greg Van Roten (G) | Prob Sun | Illness - 05 / 01 / 22 | 1-0 | 1-0 | + - |
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Van Roten is ailing from an illness, but it is likely that he will partake in Sunday's game against the Bills. |
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| Bryce Huff (DL) | I-R | Ankle - 04 / 01 / 22 | 1-0 | 1-0 | + - |
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Huff has been assigned to the injured reserve list due to an ankle injury. |
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| Kyle Phillips (DL) | Out indefinitely | Illness - 03 / 01 / 22 | 1-0 | 1-0 | + - |
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Phillips has been shuttled to the IR/COVID-19 list, and it is unclear when he will return to action. |
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| Michael Carter (RB) | Prob Sun | Concussion - 03 / 01 / 22 | 1-0 | 1-0 | + - |
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Carter was removed from the last game due to a concussion, but it is likely that he will be active against the Bills on Sunday. |
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| George Fant (T) | I-R | Knee - 02 / 01 / 22 | 2-0 | 2-0 | + - |
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Fant has been shuttled to the injured reserve list due to a knee injury. |
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| Michael Carter II (CB) | day-to-day | Concussion - 02 / 01 / 22 | 2-0 | 2-0 | + - |
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Carter II was removed from the last game due to a concussion, and it has yet to be established if he will be active against the Bills in Week 18. |
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| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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| Ja'Whaun Bentley (LB) | day-to-day | Arm - 15 / 01 / 22 | 0-1 | 1-0 | + - |
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Bentley exited Saturday's game versus the Bills with an arm injury, and it is unknown if he will return. |
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| Jamie Collins Sr. (LB) | Ques Sat | Ankle - 12 / 01 / 22 | 0-1 | 1-0 | + - |
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Collins Sr. has an ankle ailment, and it is up in the air if he will take the field for the AFC wild-card game versus the Bills. |
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| David Andrews (C) | Ques Sat | Shoulder - 11 / 01 / 22 | 0-1 | 1-0 | + - |
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Andrews has a shoulder injury, and it is unclear if he will line up against the Bills in the AFC wild-card game. |
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| Cody Davis (DB) | Ques Sat | Wrist - 11 / 01 / 22 | 0-1 | 1-0 | + - |
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Davis is nursing a knee injury, and it is up in the air if he will play in the AFC wild-card game against the Bills. |
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| Nick Folk (K) | Ques Sat | Knee - 11 / 01 / 22 | 0-1 | 1-0 | + - |
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Folk is managing a left knee injury, leaving his status against the Bills in the AFC wild-card game clouded. |
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| Lawrence Guy (DL) | Ques Sat | Shoulder - 11 / 01 / 22 | 0-1 | 1-0 | + - |
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Guy is limited by a shoulder injury, and it is undetermined if he will suit up for the AFC wild-card game versus the Bills. |
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| Damien Harris (RB) | Prob Sat | Hamstring - 11 / 01 / 22 | 0-1 | 1-0 | + - |
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Harris is managing a hamstring injury, but he is projected to take on the Bills in the AFC wild-card game. |
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| Brandon King (LB) | Ques Sat | Toe - 11 / 01 / 22 | 0-1 | 1-0 | + - |
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King is hindered by a toe issue, and it has yet to be announced if he will take on the Bills in the AFC wild-card game. |
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| Jakobi Meyers (WR) | Prob Sat | Thigh - 11 / 01 / 22 | 0-1 | 1-0 | + - |
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Meyers is hampered by a thigh injury, but it is expected that he will participate in the AFC wild-card game versus the Bills. |
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| Jalen Mills (CB) | Out indefinitely | Illness - 11 / 01 / 22 | 0-1 | 1-0 | + - |
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Mills has been added to the IR/COVID-19 list, and it has yet to be decided when he will return to action. |
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NEW YORK JETS
12 -
NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS
23
Score
Prediction
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Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
time fav line total Opening 12 Oct 8:34pm NYJ -7 -110 O +43.5 -110 Closing 24 Oct 4:41pm NYJ -7.5 -105 O +42.5 -110 -
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Jets Team Leaders
Touchdowns 6
Rushing 639
Passing 2334
Receiving 51
Sacks 6
Interceptions 2
Touchdowns 15
Rushing 929
Passing 3801
Receiving 83
Sacks 12.5
Interceptions 8
Touchdowns Rushing Passing Did not qualify Receiving Sacks Interceptions Touchdowns 2
Rushing 30
Passing 232
Receiving 7
Sacks 0
Interceptions 0
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- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Patriots Team Leaders
Touchdowns 6
Rushing 639
Passing 2334
Receiving 51
Sacks 6
Interceptions 2
Touchdowns 15
Rushing 929
Passing 3801
Receiving 83
Sacks 12.5
Interceptions 8
Touchdowns Rushing Passing Did not qualify Receiving Sacks Interceptions Touchdowns 2
Rushing 30
Passing 232
Receiving 7
Sacks 0
Interceptions 0
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Weather
temp 54 condition sunny wind West 6mph -
Injuries
Braxton Berrios (WR)
Out indefinitely Quadricep - 05 / 01 / 22Ashtyn Davis (S)
Prob Sun Back - 05 / 01 / 22Chuma Edoga (T)
Prob Sun Ankle - 05 / 01 / 22Sheldon Rankins (DT)
Prob Sun Knee - 05 / 01 / 22Greg Van Roten (G)
Prob Sun Illness - 05 / 01 / 22Bryce Huff (DL)
I-R Ankle - 04 / 01 / 22Kyle Phillips (DL)
Out indefinitely Illness - 03 / 01 / 22Michael Carter (RB)
Prob Sun Concussion - 03 / 01 / 22George Fant (T)
I-R Knee - 02 / 01 / 22Michael Carter II (CB)
day-to-day Concussion - 02 / 01 / 22Ja'Whaun Bentley (LB)
day-to-day Arm - 15 / 01 / 22Jamie Collins Sr. (LB)
Ques Sat Ankle - 12 / 01 / 22David Andrews (C)
Ques Sat Shoulder - 11 / 01 / 22Cody Davis (DB)
Ques Sat Wrist - 11 / 01 / 22Nick Folk (K)
Ques Sat Knee - 11 / 01 / 22Lawrence Guy (DL)
Ques Sat Shoulder - 11 / 01 / 22Damien Harris (RB)
Prob Sat Hamstring - 11 / 01 / 22Brandon King (LB)
Ques Sat Toe - 11 / 01 / 22Jakobi Meyers (WR)
Prob Sat Thigh - 11 / 01 / 22Jalen Mills (CB)
Out indefinitely Illness - 11 / 01 / 22Injuries
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Braxton Berrios (WR) Out indefinitely Quadricep - 05 / 01 / 22 1-0 1-0 + - Berrios has been shuttled to the injured reserve list with a quad contusion, and it is unknown when he will return to the field.
Ashtyn Davis (S) Prob Sun Back - 05 / 01 / 22 1-0 1-0 + - Davis is limited with a back injury, but it is projected that he will play against the Bills on Sunday.
Chuma Edoga (T) Prob Sun Ankle - 05 / 01 / 22 1-0 1-0 + - Edoga has an ankle injury, but it is not expected to affect his status against the Bills on Sunday.
Sheldon Rankins (DT) Prob Sun Knee - 05 / 01 / 22 1-0 1-0 + - Rankins is hobbled by a knee injury, but it is likely that he will suit up against the Bills on Sunday.
Greg Van Roten (G) Prob Sun Illness - 05 / 01 / 22 1-0 1-0 + - Van Roten is ailing from an illness, but it is likely that he will partake in Sunday's game against the Bills.
Bryce Huff (DL) I-R Ankle - 04 / 01 / 22 1-0 1-0 + - Huff has been assigned to the injured reserve list due to an ankle injury.
Kyle Phillips (DL) Out indefinitely Illness - 03 / 01 / 22 1-0 1-0 + - Phillips has been shuttled to the IR/COVID-19 list, and it is unclear when he will return to action.
Michael Carter (RB) Prob Sun Concussion - 03 / 01 / 22 1-0 1-0 + - Carter was removed from the last game due to a concussion, but it is likely that he will be active against the Bills on Sunday.
George Fant (T) I-R Knee - 02 / 01 / 22 2-0 2-0 + - Fant has been shuttled to the injured reserve list due to a knee injury.
Michael Carter II (CB) day-to-day Concussion - 02 / 01 / 22 2-0 2-0 + - Carter II was removed from the last game due to a concussion, and it has yet to be established if he will be active against the Bills in Week 18.
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Ja'Whaun Bentley (LB) day-to-day Arm - 15 / 01 / 22 0-1 1-0 + - Bentley exited Saturday's game versus the Bills with an arm injury, and it is unknown if he will return.
Jamie Collins Sr. (LB) Ques Sat Ankle - 12 / 01 / 22 0-1 1-0 + - Collins Sr. has an ankle ailment, and it is up in the air if he will take the field for the AFC wild-card game versus the Bills.
David Andrews (C) Ques Sat Shoulder - 11 / 01 / 22 0-1 1-0 + - Andrews has a shoulder injury, and it is unclear if he will line up against the Bills in the AFC wild-card game.
Cody Davis (DB) Ques Sat Wrist - 11 / 01 / 22 0-1 1-0 + - Davis is nursing a knee injury, and it is up in the air if he will play in the AFC wild-card game against the Bills.
Nick Folk (K) Ques Sat Knee - 11 / 01 / 22 0-1 1-0 + - Folk is managing a left knee injury, leaving his status against the Bills in the AFC wild-card game clouded.
Lawrence Guy (DL) Ques Sat Shoulder - 11 / 01 / 22 0-1 1-0 + - Guy is limited by a shoulder injury, and it is undetermined if he will suit up for the AFC wild-card game versus the Bills.
Damien Harris (RB) Prob Sat Hamstring - 11 / 01 / 22 0-1 1-0 + - Harris is managing a hamstring injury, but he is projected to take on the Bills in the AFC wild-card game.
Brandon King (LB) Ques Sat Toe - 11 / 01 / 22 0-1 1-0 + - King is hindered by a toe issue, and it has yet to be announced if he will take on the Bills in the AFC wild-card game.
Jakobi Meyers (WR) Prob Sat Thigh - 11 / 01 / 22 0-1 1-0 + - Meyers is hampered by a thigh injury, but it is expected that he will participate in the AFC wild-card game versus the Bills.
Jalen Mills (CB) Out indefinitely Illness - 11 / 01 / 22 0-1 1-0 + - Mills has been added to the IR/COVID-19 list, and it has yet to be decided when he will return to action.