The NY Jets play host to the New England Patriots, Sunday Sept 20, as the Jets look for another rare win in New England. The Patriots have won four of the past five meetings, but lost their last meeting on home soil. NFL oddsmakers at Sportsbook.com have the Patriots as -3.5 point road favs over the Jets with the over/under set at 45.5 points. Be sure to get your New England Patriots at New York Jets NFL Week 2 Predictions in now at Sportsbook.com
The Patriots (1-0) beat Buffalo 25-24 at home. QB Tom Brady made 39 of 53 passes for 378 yards and two touchdowns in his first game since Week 1 of last season. TE Ben Watson scored 12 points in the final 2:10 to take the lead. WR Randy Moss made 12 catches for 141 yards. New England LB Jerod Mayo left in the first half with a knee injury and did not return. The Bills were able to exploit the Patriots' young linebacker unit with a series of screens, draw plays and hitches. The Pats gave up 90 yards rushing and 186 yards passing to the Bills. Going up against the Jets RBs Thomas Jones and Leon Washington along with TE Dustin Keller, will be a stearn test for the Pats who only have one linebacker with extensive experience. They managed 17 first downs, 10 by passing and five by rushing. They made 4 of 10 third down conversions.
The Jets (1-0) beat Houston 24-7 on the road. QB Mark Sanchez finished 18 of 31 for 272 yards with a TD and an interception in his regular-season debut. Sanchez was sensational against the Texans. The rival Patriots will present a tougher challenge, but Sanchez will have the advantage of playing before a home crowd that has taken to the former USC star. RB Thomas Jones had 20 carries for 107 yards including a 38-yard touchdown run, his second of the game. TE Dustin Keller made four catches for 94 yards. Rex Ryan said the Jets were going to win games with a powerful running game and a smothering defense. They totaled more yards rushing (190) than the Texans had in total offense (183). New Jets coach Rex Ryan is renowned for developing exotic blitz schemes that harass opposing quarterbacks. He will have to come up with something special if New York hopes to stop Tom Brady and the Patriots' top-ranked passing offense. They managed 22 first downs, 13 by passing and seven by rushing. They made 10 of 18 third down conversions.
Recent Trends to Consider:
- Patriots are 10-1 ATS in their last 11 meetings in New York.
- Patriots are 9-3-1 ATS in their last 13 meetings.
- Favorite is 8-3-1 ATS in their last 12 meetings.
- Road team is 21-7-1 ATS in their last 29 meetings.
New England Patriots at New York Jets
When: Sun, Sept 20, 2009 1:00 PM ET
Line: Sportsbook.com
Pick: Jets +3.5
Point-Spreads.com New England Patriots at New York Jets NFL Week 2 Predictions
The Bottom Line: The Bills exposed the Pats weaknesses and the Jets are going to run the ball over the Pats. Go Jets! Be sure to get your New England Patriots at New York Jets NFL Week 2 Predictions in now at Sportsbook.com get a 100% Deposit Bonus at Sportsbook.com, simply use promo code WIN100 and start winning today!
