- Matchup: New England Patriots vs New York Jets
- Scheduled Date: Sunday, December 28, 2025
- Venue: MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, NJ
- Broadcasting Channel: CBS
- Betting Odds: Jets (+13.5)
- Over/Under Total: 42.5
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The New York Jets (3-12) will host the New England Patriots (12-3) at MetLife Stadium this Sunday. The Jets are starting as 13.5-point underdogs in this matchup, with a total set at 42.5 points for betting purposes.
Currently, the New England Patriots boast an impressive record of 12-3. Their most recent game was a thrilling victory against the Baltimore Ravens, where they secured a 28-24 win. Quarterback Drake Maye delivered a strong performance, completing 31 out of 44 passes for 380 yards and throwing 2 touchdowns, despite one interception that brought his quarterback rating to 102.5. Stefon Diggs was a key target, averaging 15.3 yards per reception with 9 catches totaling 138 yards. Maye also contributed on the ground with 10 carries for 25 yards (2.5 yards per carry). The Patriots executed 67 plays, accumulating 453 total yards. In their run game, they handled the ball 23 times, yielding 79 rushing yards at an average of 3.4 yards per attempt. Defensively, New England allowed 171 rushing yards on 33 attempts, averaging 5.2 yards per carry, and permitted a high completion rate, surrendering 159 yards on 16 completions out of 20 attempts, equating to an 80% completion rate.
Regarding offensive production, New England scores an average of 27.3 points per game. The team ranks 16th in the NFL with an average of 119.5 rushing yards per game. Throughout the season, they have achieved a total of 5,552 yards and have notched 182 first downs, along with 93 penalties resulting in 782 yards. They have committed 16 turnovers this season, split evenly between 8 interceptions and 8 fumbles lost. In terms of scoring, New England has recorded a total of 25 touchdowns through the air and 17 on the ground.
On the defensive side, the Patriots rank 7th in the league, allowing an average of 20.0 points per game to opponents. They have restricted teams to 100.1 rushing yards and 4.2 yards per carry. In the passing game, they’ve given up 3,030 yards, placing them 11th in the NFL, which translates to 202.0 yards per game and a completion rate of 67.1%. Overall, the Patriots allow an average of 302.1 yards per game, positioning them at 7th in the league. Their defense has conceded 24 passing touchdowns as well as 10 rushing touchdowns, accumulating a total of 1,502 rushing yards over 15 games this season.
The Jets come into this matchup with a season record of 3-12. In their prior game, they faced a tough loss against the New Orleans Saints, ending in a 29-6 scoreline. Breece Hall managed 16 rushes totaling 54 yards, averaging 3.4 yards per carry for New York. The standout in the passing game was Stone Smartt, who caught 5 passes for 34 yards, equating to 6.8 yards per reception. Brady Cook passed for 188 yards on 22 of 35 attempts, recording a quarterback rating of 64.9 while throwing one interception, averaging 5.4 yards per pass. Defensively, the Jets allowed 25 rushing attempts resulting in 84 yards (3.4 yards per attempt) and yielded a completion rate of 66.0% on passing attempts, totaling 328 yards on 33 completions out of 50 attempts. The Jets accumulated a mere 195 total yards, running 55 plays at an average of 3.5 yards per play. Their rushing game netted 64 yards on 20 carries, averaging just 3.2 yards per carry.
Offensively, the Jets rank 28th in the league, averaging just 18.8 points per game. They have thrown for a total of 2,189 yards over the season, averaging 145.9 passing yards per game, which positions them last in the NFL. Their running game averages 124.2 yards per game, totaling 1,863 rushing yards. The general performance of the Jets’ offense grants an average of 270.1 yards per game, ranking 29th overall. They have helped their opponents with 829 yards due to 101 penalties, making them 14th in the league for penalizing infractions. This season, they have committed 12 interceptions and lost 10 fumbles, while achieving 125 first downs.
Defensively, the Jets have conceded 27 passing touchdowns along with an average of 208.7 passing yards per game, ranking them 13th in the NFL. Their rushing defense has allowed a total of 2,005 rushing yards (133.7 yards per game), resulting in 18 rushing touchdowns throughout the year. They have created 4 turnovers through forced fumbles while not securing any interceptions this season. Overall, the Jets’ defense has faced 946 plays, putting them 24th in the league. Their average of 28.4 points allowed per game ranks them 30th overall.
Who will cover the spread in this Sunday’s Patriots vs. Jets game?
Prediction: Take the Jets +13.5
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