- Matchup: Carolina Panthers vs New York Jets
- Date: Sunday, October 19, 2025
- Venue: MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, NJ
- Broadcast: FOX
- Betting Odds: Jets (+2)
- Total O/U: 42.5
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The New York Jets (0-6) are set to face off against the Carolina Panthers (3-3) at MetLife Stadium this Sunday. As per the bookmakers, New York enters the game as 2-point underdogs. The over/under line is set at 42.5 points.
The Carolina Panthers come into this game with a 3-3 record for the season. In their previous outing, the Panthers triumphed over the Dallas Cowboys with a close score of 30-27. Quarterback Bryce Young completed 17 out of 25 passes for 199 yards and threw 3 touchdowns, achieving a QB rating of 114.8, despite one interception. Rico Dowdle was the standout performer in the ground game, rushing 30 times for 183 yards at an impressive 6.1 yards per carry. Dowdle also had 4 receptions for 56 yards, averaging 14.0 yards per catch. The Panthers’ run game amassed 216 yards over 38 attempts, averaging 5.7 yards per carry, totaling 410 yards on 63 offensive plays. Defensively, Carolina allowed 25 completions on 34 attempts, giving up 261 yards through the air with a completion rate of 73.5%. On the ground, they conceded just 31 yards on 19 carries, averaging 1.6 yards per rush.
Defensively, the Panthers have surrendered 1,283 passing yards, placing them 18th in the league. They allow an average of 213.8 passing yards per game with a completion percentage against of 66.8%. Throughout the season, they have yielded 567 rushing yards over 6 contests. In total, Carolina has allowed 10 touchdowns through the air and 5 on the ground, averaging 308.3 yards conceded per game, which ranks them 10th in the league. Their run defense allows 4.1 yards per carry, conceding 94.5 rushing yards per game. Overall, the Panthers rank 22nd in defensive performance, allowing an average of 24.3 points per game.
The Jets enter this matchup with an unfortunate 0-6 record. In their latest game, the Jets suffered a narrow defeat, falling 13-11 to the Denver Broncos. Justin Fields managed 45 passing yards on 9 completions out of 17 attempts, leading to a QB rating of 58.7. He did not throw any interceptions and recorded an average of 2.6 yards per attempt. Josh Reynolds was his main target, catching 3 passes for 25 yards. Breece Hall led the ground game, carrying the ball 22 times for 59 yards, averaging 2.7 yards per carry. The Jets produced a total of 82 yards and ran 48 offensive plays for an average of just 1.7 yards per play. On the ground, New York averaged 3.0 yards on 31 attempts, totaling 92 rushing yards. On defense, the Jets allowed 26 rushing attempts for 78 yards, averaging 3.0 yards per rush, and their secondary allowed a completion percentage of 63.3%, giving up 168 yards on 19 of 30 through the air.
This season, the New York Jets are averaging just 279.8 yards per game, putting them at 28th overall in the league. Their rushing attack averages 135.7 yards per game, totaling 814 yards for the season. The team has lost 1 interception and 7 fumbles, while accumulating 55 first downs. New York’s offense has resulted in 367 penalty yards over 44 infractions, placing them 13th in the league for penalties. In terms of passing, the Jets have recorded a total of 865 yards, averaging 144.2 per game, which puts them last in professional football. Their scoring average sits at 20.5 points per game, ranking them 25th.
On the defensive side, they have allowed 12 passing touchdowns and an average of 200.5 passing yards per game, ranking them 10th overall. The Jets have also allowed a total of 780 rushing yards (averaging 130.0 yards per game), with 5 rushing touchdowns this season. Their defense has forced 1 turnover overall. In total, they have given up 170 points, averaging 28.3 points allowed per game, which ranks 28th in the NFL.
Who will take the victory in this pivotal Panthers vs. Jets matchup spread?
Expert Prediction: Choose the Jets +2
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