Denver Broncos vs New York Jets Preview
CBS has the television coverage for this Broncos vs. Jets matchup. Kickoff takes place at 4:25 on Sunday, October 8th. This week 5 NFL showdown is being played at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver CO.
The Broncos are set as 1.5 point favorites at home in this AFC showdown. Can they pull off a home win and cover the spread? Check out BetCoco for Denver Broncos – New York Jets odds
Denver Broncos vs New York Jets Head-to-Head and Key Stats
Last year, the Jets and Broncos faced off one time, with Jets winning 16-9. In last year’s matchup, the Jets covered the spread, while the team’s combined for 25 which was below the over/under line of 37 points. Offensively, the Jets finished with 260 total yards with 105 coming in the passing game and 155 on the ground. The Broncos finished with 324 yards of offense in the loss.
When looking back on the last three head-to-head matchups between New York and Denver, the Broncos hold the edge with a record of 2-1. Not only does the team have the better record, but they have won in convincing fashion, posting an average scoring differential of 10 points.
Denver Broncos vs New York Jets Prediction
Leading up to their matchup with the Broncos, the Jets are 1-3. They currently sit 4th in the AFC-East and are in 13th place in the AFC. Leading up to this week’s game, it’s worth mentioning that the Jets have been positioned as the underdog in all of their prior games. Their current ATS record stands at 2-2, accompanied by a scoring margin of -5.5. This season, the Jets have an over/under record of 2-2. Their games have seen an average over/under betting line of 40 points, and the average combined score per game has been 36.5 points.
Coming into week 5, the Jets offense is 24th in the league at 15.5 points per contest. On the defensive side of the ball, the Jets give up an average of 215.8 passing yards and 148.0 rushing yards per game. Looking at their sack numbers, New York is currently ranked 10th in the league. So far, they are giving up 21 points per game and 363.8 yards.
Heading into their matchup with the Jets, the Broncos have a 1-3 record. In the AFC-West, they are in 4th place and 16th place in the AFC overall. Looking at the Broncos’ scoring margin so far, it currently stands at -12.5. This has led to an ATS record of 0-3-1. Denver has an over/under record of 3-1 so far this year. Their average over/under betting line stands at 44 points, and their games have averaged a combined 62.5 points per game.
This season, the Denver offense has an average of 25 points, placing them 10th in the league. The Broncos currently rank 10th in tackles for loss and 9th in sacks on the defensive side. Their opponents are averaging 37.5 points per game and 461.5 yards per contest against them.
With a 1.5-point advantage on the spread, our projections favor the Broncos to secure a 19-18 victory. Our analytics have assigned Denver a 52% chance of defeating the Jets.
Denver Broncos vs New York Jets Betting Tips
- Take the Broncos on the moneyline
- On the spread, we like Jets (+1.5)
- Our NFL model projects 37 points, and we suggest taking the under
Denver Broncos Injury Report
- Jerry Jeudy – Knee (Questionable)
- Lloyd Cushenberry III – Quad (Questionable)
- Alex Palczewski – Hand (Out)
- Baron Browning – Knee (Questionable)
- Jalen Virgil – Meniscus (Out)
- Javonte Williams – Quad (Questionable)
- Jonas Griffith – Knee (Out)
- Eyioma Uwazurike – Suspension (Out)
- Greg Dulcich – Hamstring (Out)
- Caden Sterns – Knee (Out)
- Mike Purcell – Ribs (Questionable)
- Frank Clark – Hip (Questionable)
- K’Waun Williams – Ankle (Out)
- Justin Simmons – Hip (Questionable)
- Tim Patrick – Achilles (Out)
- Josey Jewell – Hip (Questionable)
- P.J. Locke – Leg (Questionable)
New York Jets Injury Report
- Wes Schweitzer – Concussion (Questionable)
- Chuck Clark – Knee (Out)
- Aaron Rodgers – Achilles (Out)
- Duane Brown – Shoulder/hip (Out)
- Ifeadi Odenigbo – Undisclosed (Out)
- Brandin Echols – Hamstring (Questionable)
- Bradlee Anae – Undisclosed (Out)
- Kenny Yeboah – Hamstring (Out)
- Tony Adams – Hamstring (Questionable)
- Jarrick Bernard-Converse – Foot (Questionable)
- Carter Warren – Undisclosed (Questionable)
- Mekhi Becton – Knee (Questionable)
- D.J. Reed – Concussion (Questionable)
- Sam Eguavoen – Ankle (Questionable)
