Given the current form and strategy of both teams, the prediction leans towards the Atlanta Falcons winning and covering a 1.5-point spread. Jets: Mekhi Becton is out, while Aaron Rodgers, Justin Hardee, and others are questionable or probable. Injuries:įalcons: Mack Hollins, Nate Landman, Jake Matthews, and Mike Hughes are listed as questionable or probable. The weather, with rain expected, could also influence the game plan towards more running plays.
The Falcons’ superior run game might be the deciding factor against the Jets’ weak run defense. The game is expected to be low-scoring, with both teams adopting conservative strategies. The Jets, with Tim Boyle as quarterback, also face offensive challenges, particularly in their passing game. This approach will probably persist due to quarterback Desmond Ridder’s recent performance issues. The Falcons are likely to continue their run-heavy strategy, with a 57% run rate over the last three weeks. They have a strong pass defense but are weak against the run. Their running and passing games are both weak, with the team converting just 24.1% of their third-down attempts.ĭefense: Their defense is slightly better, giving up 21.6 points and 323.5 total yards per game.
Offense: The Jets struggle offensively, averaging only 14.8 points and 260.2 total yards per game.
