Date: Sunday, November 17, 2024
Venue: MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, NJ
Broadcast: NBC
Betting Odds: Jets favored by 4.0 points
Over/Under Total: 43
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The Indianapolis Colts (4-6) are set to travel to MetLife Stadium this Sunday to face off against the New York Jets (3-7). The Colts are entering this game as 4.0-point underdogs, with an over/under total set at 43 points.
The Colts are looking to improve their 4-6 season record. In their previous outing, they faced the Buffalo Bills, suffering a defeat with a final score of 30-20. Joe Flacco recorded a passing performance with 26 completions out of 35 attempts for 272 yards and 2 touchdowns, but also threw 3 interceptions, resulting in a quarterback rating of 79.7. The rushing attack for Indianapolis was led by Jonathan Taylor, who carried the ball 21 times for 114 yards (5.4 yards per carry). Wide receiver Alec Pierce made a significant impact, averaging 20.3 yards per reception with a total of 81 yards on 4 catches. The Colts managed to run the ball 22 times for a cumulative 121 rushing yards, averaging 5.5 yards per carry. Overall, Indianapolis executed 57 plays that resulted in 361 total yards. Defensively, the Colts allowed 22 completions on 37 attempts, giving up 280 yards and a completion percentage of 59.5%. The rush defense was also challenged, yielding 135 yards on 31 attempts, averaging 4.4 yards per carry.
In terms of scoring, the Colts are averaging 20.8 points per game. Their offense is gaining an average of 121.3 rushing yards per game, putting them at 14th place in the league. Throughout the season, Indianapolis has accumulated a total of 3,196 offensive yards, achieving 95 first downs but also committing 55 penalties for 387 yards. With 17 turnovers (12 interceptions and 5 fumbles), they have a total of 13 passing touchdowns and 9 rushing touchdowns this year.
On defense, the Colts are ranked 16th in the NFL, allowing 22.3 points per game. Opponents are rushing at an average of 4.4 yards per carry, totaling 148.3 rushing yards per game; this accounts for 1,483 rushing yards allowed across 10 games. When it comes to the passing defense, Indianapolis has given up 2,384 yards, placing them 28th in the league, and allowing 238.4 passing yards per game with a completion rate of 68.9%. Overall, they have yielded an average of 386.7 yards per game, ranking them 29th in the NFL, and have surrendered 14 passing touchdowns and 9 rushing touchdowns.
The New York Jets hold a record of 3-7 this season. In their last game, they were defeated by the Arizona Cardinals with a score of 31-6. Aaron Rodgers passed for 151 yards with 22 completions on 35 attempts, finishing with a quarterback rating of 72.4. He did not throw any interceptions, with an average of 4.3 yards per pass attempt. Breece Hall led the rushing attack, accumulating 52 yards on 10 carries (5.2 yards per carry). Garrett Wilson was the top receiver for the Jets, catching 5 passes for 41 yards (8.2 yards per reception). New York’s running game averaged 4.6 yards per carry, totaling 79 yards on 17 attempts; they finished the game with 207 total yards across 52 plays (4.0 yards per play). The Jets’ pass defense struggled, allowing a completion percentage of 91.7%, giving up 259 yards on 22 successful passes out of 24 attempts, while their run defense surrendered 147 yards on 32 attempts (4.6 yards per rush).
Looking at their offense, the Jets are averaging 17.7 points per game, ranking them 26th in the league. So far this season, they have thrown for 2,117 yards with an average of 211.7 passing yards per game, which puts them at 17th overall in the NFL. Their rushing attack averages 86.8 yards per game, totaling 868 rushing yards this year. Collectively, the Jets are averaging 298.5 yards of offense per game, which ranks them 26th in the league. With 675 penalty yards from 75 infractions, they stand second among all teams regarding turnovers.
Defensively, the Jets allow an average of 21.4 points per game, placing them 10th in the league. They’ve permitted 7 passing touchdowns and have a strong pass defense yielding only 168.3 yards on average, ranking them 2nd in the NFL. New York has given up a total of 1,340 rushing yards this season (134.0 yards per game) and 14 rushing touchdowns. The Jets have played 621 defensive snaps this season, placing them 21st in the NFL, and have produced 7 turnovers (5 fumble recoveries and 2 interceptions).
Who will come out on top in this Colts vs. Jets NFL showdown against the spread?
Free Prediction: Bet on the Colts +4.0
