Patriots vs. Jaguars NFL Week 3 Betting Odds, Picks: Jakobi Meyers (Thumb) Limited at Practice
The Jacksonville Jaguars look to claim a fifth straight home victory in regular-season action when they host the New England Patriots on Sunday afternoon in NFL Week 3 betting action at EverBank Stadium.
The Jaguars are coming off a tough 20-13 loss to Denver in which they squandered a 10-point lead to fall to 1-1 SU on the season, while the Patriots arrive in North Florida on the heels of their first victory of the campaign, a dominant 20-3 home win over Pittsburgh.
Patriots vs. Jaguars Kickoff, Weather, TV, Streaming Info
Kickoff on Sunday’s matchup is scheduled for 1 p.m. ET at Everbank Stadium. Temperatures are forecast to climb into the high 20s Celsius with mostly cloudy skies.
NFL betting fans can catch the action on CBS and on TSN 1, with CTV providing coverage in Montreal and Atlantic regions. The game is also streaming in Canada on DAZN.
NFL Betting Odds, Point Spread, Trends
The Jaguars return home as 3-point favourites on the NFL Week 3 odds. The Patriots hit the road as +130 underdogs on the NFL moneyline and the total is pegged at 46.
The Patriots have largely dominated the Jaguars in head-to-head action, claiming victory in seven of nine meetings since 2006. However, those two Jaguars wins have come in the past two dates between these AFC rivals away from Gillette Stadium. The Jags have also fared well at the sportsbook in recent clashes with the Patriots, going 4-2 against the spread in their past six matchups. In addition, the total has reached 48 or higher in four of their past five meetings, with the OVER going 4-1 over that stretch.
New England has covered in both its games this season, including its 17-point win as an underdog over the Steelers. The Jaguars loss to the Broncos put the brakes on the team’s nine-game SU win streak in regular-season action, and also marked their first ATS loss of the campaign. The Patriots have been a strong moneyline team dating back to last season, winning 18 of their past 22 games including playoffs, while Jacksonville has won 14 of its past 20.
NFL Player Odds and Props
Taking Drake Maye to toss for UNDER 219.5 passing yards as a -167 wager on the NFL player props offer value after the Pats pivot endured consecutive middling starts. Maye has yet to establish much downfield rhythm, and Jacksonville has allowed just one touchdown pass outside garbage time through two games. The Jaguars have also been particularly tough at home, where their pass rush and secondary have limited explosive plays. Unless New England falls behind early and is forced into a pass-heavy script, Maye’s ceiling may be lower than the market suggests.
Parker Washington is worth consideration as a -115 wager to compile OVER 63.5 receiving yards after he caught seven passes for 98 yards against the Broncos, and has now topped that number in 10 career games.
New England Patriots
New England’s defence provided the foundation for last week’s 20-3 victory over Pittsburgh, allowing the Patriots to protect Maye rather than asking him to carry the offence. The bigger Week 3 concern is the offensive line. Mike Onwenu has been placed on injured reserve, while Morgan Moses remained limited Thursday because of a foot injury.
Defenders Dre’Mont Jones, Quintayvious Hutchins and Craig Woodson missed practice for a second consecutive day Thursday, while tight end Eli Raridon was a non-participant Thursday because of a thigh injury.
Jacksonville Jaguars
Jacksonville is healthier overall, although several starters remain limited.
Receiver Jakobi Meyers remained limited Thursday because of a thumb injury, while offensive linemen Robert Hainsey and Cole Van Lanen, running back LeQuint Allen Jr. and defensive tackle DaVon Hamilton were also limited.
Trevor Lawrence will need more consistency after throwing for only 189 yards with an interception in Denver. Parker Washington remains the most encouraging part of the passing game after his seven-catch, 98-yard performance.
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