Jets vs. Patriots preview: Prediction, odds, how to watch Sunday's game
Not all Week 18 games are of equal import this NFL season. Some have significant playoff qualification and seeding implications. Others are pretty much solely to determine draft order.
When the New York Jets (6-10) travel to Foxborough to take on the New England Patriots (4-12), the game will mostly fall under the latter category.
The Patriots have a chance to secure the second overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft this weekend with a loss and a Commanders win over the Cowboys in Washington.
The Jets – currently slated to pick eighth – could move into the top five of the draft order with a loss or possibly out of the top 10 with a win.
Here's everything you need to know about this AFC East finale.
Jets vs. Patriots predictions
Paste BN: All five analysts predict a Patriots victory
Jordan Mendoza writes, "Patriots 16, Jets 13... Even though New England could finish with the worst record in the AFC, the offense has shown some signs of life in recent weeks, while the Jets are still a mystery every week. In front of the home crowd, Bill Belichick captures another win in possibly his last game in charge of the Patriots."
The Arizona Republic: Patriots 20, Jets 17
Jeremy Cluff writes, "Both of these teams are playing out the season. Will it be Bill Belichick's last game in New England? If so, the Patriots will send him out a winner."
NorthJersey.com: Five of six analysts predict a Patriots win at home
Art Stapleton writes, "Is this Bill Belichick's final game in New England? If that turns out to be the case, talk about the symmetry: the HC of the NYJ for one day who ended up building a dynasty in Foxboro closing that chapter against the Jets... The pick: Patriots 17, Jets 10."
ESPN: New England is a slight favorite to win season finale
ESPN Analytics give the Patriots a 54.2% chance to win their Week 18 game at home. According to their model, the Jets have a 45.4% chance to close out their season with a win.
Jets vs. Patriots odds, spread and lines
The Patriots are favorites to defeat the Jets, according to the BetMGM NFL odds. Looking to wager? Check out the best mobile sports betting apps offering NFL betting promos in 2023.
All odds as of Saturday.
- Spread: Patriots (-2.5)
- Moneyline: Patriots (-145); Jets (+120)
- Over/under: 30.5
How to watch Jets vs. Patriots: TV, streaming and schedule
When: Sunday, Jan. 7, 1 p.m. ET
Where: Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, Mass.
Cable TV: FOX
Streaming: FOX Sports app; YouTube TV; Sling; FuboTV
How to watch: Catch NFL Week 18 action with a Fubo subscription
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