- Matchup: New York Jets vs Kansas City Chiefs
- Scheduled Date: Sunday, November 8, 2026
- Venue: Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, MO
- Broadcasting: CBS
- Point Spread: Chiefs -10.0
- Over/Under Total: 45.5
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The New York Jets (2-6) will make their way to Arrowhead Stadium this Sunday to face off against the Kansas City Chiefs (5-2). The Jets enter this game as 10-point underdogs with a total set at 45.5.
Currently at 2-6, the Jets recently lost a closely contested game against the Las Vegas Raiders, finishing at 38-33. Quarterback Geno Smith completed 20 of 32 passes for 290 yards and 2 touchdowns, posting a quarterback rating of 99.7, albeit with one interception. Braelon Allen led the rushing attack with 147 yards on 21 carries, averaging 7.0 yards per carry. Adonai Mitchell was a standout in the receiving corps, making 7 catches for 142 yards, averaging 20.3 yards per reception. The Jets recorded 166 rushing yards on 27 attempts, good for an average of 6.1 yards per rush, and tallied a total of 439 yards over 59 plays. Defensively, they allowed 19 completions on 26 attempts for 238 yards, with a completion rate of 73.1%. The Jets’ defense also conceded 95 rushing yards on 33 carries, yielding 2.9 yards per carry.
So far this season, the Jets have amassed a total of 2,560 yards. They have made 80 first downs and committed 64 penalties totaling 515 yards. In terms of scoring, they have achieved 12 passing touchdowns and 5 rushing touchdowns. However, they have also turned the ball over 6 times (3 interceptions and 3 fumbles). Averaging 105.1 rushing yards per game places them 21st in the league, while they score an average of 21.3 points per game.
Defensively, the Jets rank 16th overall, allowing an average of 23.5 points per game. They concede 4.0 yards per rush and an average of 123.6 rushing yards per game. In terms of pass defense, they have yielded 1,552 yards this season, ranking them 9th in the league, with 194.0 passing yards allowed per game and a completion percentage against of 63.2%. All combined, they are allowing 317.6 yards per game, positioning them 11th in the league. They have surrendered 14 touchdown passes and 7 rushing touchdowns, allowing 989 rushing yards over 8 games this season.
The Chiefs come into this matchup with a record of 5-2 for the season. In their most recent game, they faced the Denver Broncos, finishing with a narrow loss of 28-24. Patrick Mahomes had a productive outing, throwing for 321 yards and 3 touchdowns on 30 completions out of 41 attempts, earning a quarterback rating of 120.1 without any interceptions, averaging 7.8 yards per attempt. Kenneth Walker III contributed on the ground, gaining 69 yards on 21 carries, averaging 3.3 yards per attempt. Rashee Rice was the leading receiver, pulling in 7 catches for 53 yards. The Chiefs averaged 3.8 yards per carry, totaling 90 rushing yards on 24 attempts. Overall, they gained 399 yards from 65 plays (6.1 yards per play). Defensively, they permitted a completion percentage of 62.5%, giving up 217 yards on 20 completions out of 32 attempts, while allowing 77 rushing yards on 23 attempts (3.3 yards per carry).
Looking at their scoring capability, the Chiefs rank 11th in the league, averaging 23.9 points per game. This season, they have recorded 1,743 passing yards, averaging 249.0 passing yards per game, which places them 8th in the NFL. They’re averaging 134.1 rushing yards per game, with a total of 939 rushing yards. Kansas City claims an average of 383.1 yards per game, ranking them 5th overall. However, with 52 penalties totaling 464 yards, they rank 21st in assisting opposing teams. They have recorded 4 interceptions and 1 fumble recovery, accumulating 78 first downs as a team.
On the defensive side, the Chiefs are allowing an average of 18.7 points per game, ranking them 4th league-wide. They have surrendered 7 touchdown passes and are giving up 222.9 passing yards per game, which ranks 18th in the NFL. So far this season, they have allowed 674 rushing yards (96.3 yards per game) and 5 rushing touchdowns. The Chiefs’ defense has participated in 443 plays from scrimmage, placing them in the 9th position league-wide. They have forced 10 turnovers this season (4 forced fumbles and 6 interceptions), conceding a total of 131 points.
Who will come out on top in this exciting Jets vs. Chiefs matchup?
Pick: Go with the Chiefs -10.0
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