New York Jets vs Washington Commanders Preview
The kickoff for this week 16 matchup between the Commanders and Jets takes place at 1:00 ET at MetLife Stadium. CBS will be carrying the television coverage for this WAS vs. NYJ shodown.
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New York Jets vs Washington Commanders Head-to-Head and Key Stats
In the last three games between Washington and New York, the Jets have dominated the series, going 3-0. This includes a convincing margin of victory of 16 points per contest. Across the last three head-to-head matchups, New York is averaging 34 points compared to Washington at 18.
- Through their last ten road games, Washington has an ATS record of just 5-5. However, their overall record was 3-6-1 while averaging 21 points per game.
- In their last ten games at home, the Jets have a straight up record of 2-8 while going 2-7-1 vs. the spread. The team averaged 11 points per game in this stretch.
- The last five games that Washington was the underdog, they have an ATS mark of 2-3 while going 1-4 straight up.
- In their last five games as the betting favorite, the Jets have a straight up record of 1-4 and an ATS mark of 0-4-1.
New York Jets vs Washington Commanders Prediction
Taking on the Jets, the Commanders will look to improve on their record of 4-10. This mark has them in 4th in the NFC-East and 14th in the NFC. The Commanders’ current scoring margin stands at -10.1, which has them coming in with a 5-8-1 ATS record. This season, the average over/under line for games involving Washington is 42.7 points. They currently hold an over/under record of 8-6, and their average margin against the over/under is +7.6.
The Washington offense is currently ranked 20th in the league, averaging 20.1 points per contest. With a matchup against the Jets’ offense, the Commanders defense has allowed an average of 30.2 points per game so far. They currently are 17th in quarterback hits and are allowing 384.5 yards per contest.
This week will be the Jets’ 9th home game of the season. So far, they have put together a record of 3-5 at home and 2-4 on the road. Their overall mark of 5-9 has them sitting 3rd in the AFC-East. The Jets’ current scoring margin stands at -6.1, which has them coming in with a 5-8-1 ATS record. New York games have averaged 34.9 points so far this season, which is 29th in the NFL. Their over/under record is 5-9, with an average OU line of 38.5 points.
On the offensive front, the Jets are currently averaging 14.4 points per game, positioning them 27th in the NFL. Looking at New York’s defense, they currently stand 10th in points allowed. Opponents have been averaging 20.5 points per game and 298.4 yards per contest against them.
In spite of being 3 point underdogs, we anticipate the Commanders winning this one 22-18. According to our simulations, the Commanders boasts a 65% chance of winning vs. the Jets.
New York Jets vs Washington Commanders Betting Tips
- We like the Commanders on the moneyline (+133)
- The Commanders are also our pick on the spread at +3
- Projecting a combined 40 points, we like the over
New York Jets Injury Report
- Al Woods – Achilles (Out)
- Aaron Rodgers – Achilles (Questionable)
- C.J. Uzomah – Knee (Out)
- Quinton Jefferson – Hip (Questionable)
- Connor McGovern – Knee (Out)
- Wes Schweitzer – Calf (Out)
- Chuck Clark – Knee (Out)
- Tanzel Smart – Undisclosed (Out)
- Ifeadi Odenigbo – Undisclosed (Out)
- John Franklin-Myers – Hip (Questionable)
- Bradlee Anae – Undisclosed (Out)
- Alijah Vera-Tucker – Achilles (Out)
- Zach Wilson – Concussion (Questionable)
- Max Mitchell – Neck (Questionable)
- Perrion Winfrey – Foot (Out)
- Jason Brownlee – Ankle (Questionable)
- Carter Warren – Hip (Questionable)
- Zaire Barnes – Hamstring (Out)
Washington Commanders Injury Report
- John Ridgeway III – Foot (Questionable)
- Curtis Hodges – Back (Out)
- Curtis Brooks – Undisclosed (Out)
- Brian Robinson Jr. – Hamstring (Questionable)
- Braeden Daniels – Shoulder (Out)
- Ricky Stromberg – Knee (Out)
- Armani Rogers – Achilles (Out)
- David Bada – Triceps (Out)
- De’Jon Harris – Quad (Out)
- Dax Milne – Groin (Out)
- Darrick Forrest – Shoulder (Out)
- Shaka Toney – Suspension (Out)
- Jamin Davis – Shoulder (Out)
- James Smith-Williams – Hamstring (Questionable)
- Jeremy Reaves – Knee (Out)
- Jonathan Williams – Concussion (Questionable)
- Efe Obada – Leg (Out)
- Tyler Larsen – Knee (Questionable)
- Charles Leno Jr. – Calf (Questionable)
