- Game: Philadelphia Eagles vs New York Jets
- Date: Sunday, October 15, 2023
- Location: MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ
- TV: FOX
- Odds/Point Spread: Jets (+7)
- Total/Over-Under: 42
The Philadelphia Eagles (5-0) are set to face off against the New York Jets (2-3) at MetLife Stadium on Sunday. The Jets are considered the underdogs in this matchup with a point spread of +7 according to Vegas oddsmakers. The over-under for the game is set at 42.
Philadelphia Eagles @ New York Jets Odds
Moneyline
Philadelphia Eagles -300
New York Jets +250
Point Spread
Philadelphia Eagles -7.0 (-105)
New York Jets 7.0 (-115)
Total
Over 41.0 (-105)
Under 41.0 (-115)
Odds source: Bovada Sportsbook
The Philadelphia Eagles are coming into this game with an undefeated record of 5-0. In their previous game against the Rams, the Eagles secured a 23-14 victory. Jalen Hurts led the team on the ground with 72 yards on 15 carries, averaging 4.8 yards per attempt. A.J. Brown had a standout performance, recording 127 yards on 6 receptions, averaging 21.2 yards per reception. Hurts finished the game with 303 passing yards and 1 touchdown on 25 completions out of 38 attempts. The Eagles’ defense allowed 54 rushing yards on 14 attempts, an average of 3.9 yards per carry. They also gave up 195 passing yards on a 56.8% completion rate. Overall, the Eagles gained 454 yards on 78 plays and ran the ball 39 times for a total of 159 yards, averaging 4.1 yards per carry.
The Eagles have been averaging 28.2 points per game this season. They have a strong rushing attack, ranking 2nd in the league with an average of 164.0 rushing yards per game. So far, they have accumulated 2,022 total yards. Philadelphia’s offense has converted 52 first downs and committed 29 penalties for a total of 230 yards. They have turned the ball over 5 times (4 interceptions and 1 fumble). The team has scored 6 touchdowns through the air and 6 touchdowns on the ground.
Defensively, the Eagles have struggled against the pass, allowing 1,238 passing yards, ranking 27th in the league. They have given up an average of 247.6 passing yards per game and a completion percentage of 65.2%. Overall, they have surrendered 308.8 total yards per game, putting them at 10th in the league. The Eagles’ run defense has been solid, allowing an average of 3.4 yards per carry and 61.2 rushing yards per game. They have conceded 306 rushing yards in 5 games. Philadelphia’s defense has been allowing an average of 20.8 points per game, ranking 13th in the league.
On the other side, the New York Jets currently have a record of 2-3. In their last game against the Broncos, they emerged victorious with a final score of 31-21. Breece Hall had a standout performance, rushing for 177 yards on 22 carries, averaging 8.0 yards per attempt. Tyler Conklin was a top target for the Jets, recording 67 yards on 4 receptions, averaging 16.8 yards per reception. Quarterback Zach Wilson completed 19 out of 26 passes for 199 yards, with 1 interception and a quarterback rating of 78.8. The Jets’ defense allowed 139 rushing yards on 22 attempts, averaging 6.3 yards per carry. They also surrendered 169 passing yards on a 64.5% completion rate. The Jets gained a total of 407 yards on 62 plays, averaging 6.6 yards per play. They rushed for an average of 7.3 yards per attempt, accumulating 234 yards on 32 carries.
The Jets have been averaging 18.6 points per game this season, ranking 24th in the league. Their passing offense has struggled, averaging only 160.4 passing yards per game, which is the lowest in the NFL. They have gained a total of 802 passing yards and 616 rushing yards so far. The Jets’ offense has averaged 283.6 total yards per game, ranking 27th in the league. They have committed 26 penalties for a total of 167 yards, ranking 25th in terms of penalties against. The team has thrown 5 interceptions, lost 3 fumbles, and obtained 41 first downs.
Defensively, the Jets have allowed 7 touchdowns through the air and an average of 206.4 passing yards per game, placing them 14th in the league. They have given up a total of 731 rushing yards (146.2 yards per game) and 1 rushing touchdown this season. In total, they have conceded 105 points. The Jets’ defense has forced 9 takeaways (4 fumbles recovered and 5 interceptions) in 5 games. They have played 343 defensive plays, ranking 29th in the NFL. The Jets are allowing an average of 21.0 points per game, ranking 14th in the league.
The point spread for tonight’s Eagles/Jets game is +6.5 in favor of the Jets.
The Pick: Take the Jets +7
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