The Buffalo Bills will face off against the New York Jets at 8:15 ET on Monday, October 14th. This matchup is being played at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford.
ESPN will broadcast the week six AFC East matchup between the Bills and Jets, taking place at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ. The game is set for 8:15 ET on Monday, October 14th. The Bills are the road favorite with a point spread of -2.5 and a money line of -144. The Jets’ money line odds are +121, and the over/under line is currently at 41 points.
- Date: Monday, October 14th
- Time: 8:15 ET
- Location: MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford
- TV: ESPN
Bills vs Jets
Despite two straight losses, the Bills still hold the top spot in the AFC East with a 3-2 record. After a dominant 37-point win over the Jaguars in week 3, Buffalo couldn’t keep up the momentum, losing to the Ravens and Texans in weeks 4 and 5. They were 1.5-point underdogs against Houston but couldn’t pull off the win, dropping their road record to 1-2.
Heading into week 6, our power rankings have the Bills 5th, and they have a 71.2% chance of winning the division and an 88.4% chance of making the playoffs. Their average scoring margin is +7.2 points per game, and they are 2-3 against the spread. Their O/U record is also 2-3, with the under hitting in their last two games.
After a week 3 win over the Patriots, the Jets have now dropped two straight, including a 23-17 loss to the Vikings in week 5. New York was unable to cover the 2.5-point spread, and the game’s 40 points fell short of the 42-point line. The Jets also lost to the Broncos in week 4, bringing their record to 2-3. They are 8th in our power rankings and have a 57.7% chance of making the playoffs.
New York is 2-3 against the spread, with both of their wins coming as the favorite. Their O/U record is 1-3-1, with the under hitting in three straight games. Jets games have averaged 35.6 points, compared to an average line of 41.
Bills Injury Report
- Travis Clayton – Shoulder (Out)
- Tylan Grable – Groin (Out)
- Austin Johnson – Oblique (Questionable)
- Von Miller – Suspension (Out)
- Ed Oliver – Hamstring (Questionable)
- Taylor Rapp – Concussion (Questionable)
- Taron Johnson – Forearm (Questionable)
- Matt Milano – Bicep (Out)
- Shane Buechele – Neck (Out)
- Darrynton Evans – Hamstring (Out)
- Khalil Shakir – Ankle (Questionable)
- Tommy Doyle – Undisclosed (Out)
Jets Injury Report
- Malik Taylor – Undisclosed (Out)
- Kenny Yeboah – Groin (Out)
- Leki Fotu – Hamstring (Questionable)
- Michael Carter II – Hamstring (Questionable)
- Jermaine Johnson – Achilles (Out)
- Aaron Rodgers – Ankle (Questionable)
- C.J. Mosley – Toe (Questionable)
- Morgan Moses – Knee (Questionable)
- Haason Reddick – Personal (Out)
- Wes Schweitzer – Hand (Out)
- Zaire Barnes – Ankle (Out)
- Jordan Travis – Undisclosed (Out)
- Jimmy Ciarlo – Knee (Out)
- Marcus Riley – Undisclosed (Out)
Bills Offense Breakdown
Josh Allen’s passer rating has declined in each of the last three games, from 142 in week 3 to 73 in week 4, and then to 56 in week 5 against the Texans, where he completed just 9 of 30 passes for 131 yards. Buffalo’s offense has struggled on 3rd down, converting only 3 of 14 attempts in week 5, after going 3/13 in week 4. They did score 14 points in the 3rd quarter against Houston, but were held to 3 points in the 4th quarter.
Heading into week 6, the Bills rank 5th in our offensive power rankings. They are 3rd in the NFL in points per game, averaging 28.4, but rank 20th in total yards per game with 299.8. Buffalo is 23rd in passing yards per game and 14th in rushing, averaging 118.2 yards on the ground.
Jets Offense Breakdown
Heading into week 6, the Jets rank 25th in our offensive power rankings and are 23rd in the NFL in points per game, averaging 18.6. They are 25th in the league in total yards per game (286.6) and 32nd in rushing, with just 80.4 yards per game. However, they rank 10th in 3rd-down conversions, with a 42.3% success rate, and are 12th in the NFL in red zone conversion percentage.
Aaron Rodgers threw for 244 yards and 2 touchdowns in week 5 but also had 3 interceptions, finishing with a passer rating of 54. Garrett Wilson led the team with 13 catches for 101 yards and a touchdown. Breece Hall had 9 carries for 23 yards in the loss to the Vikings.
Bills Team Defense
In their 23-20 loss to the Texans, the Bills’ defense allowed 331 passing yards and 73.7% completions. Despite this, they did come up with one interception. The Bills struggled to get off the field, as the Texans converted on 50% of their third down attempts. Buffalo’s lone sack came from their defensive line.
Buffalo’s run defense was a bright spot, allowing just 94 yards on 28 attempts (3.4 yards per attempt). However, overall, the Bills gave up 425 total yards in the game.
Jets Team Defense
Despite their 23-17 loss to the Vikings, the Jets’ defense played well, holding Minnesota to just 82 yards on 30 rushing attempts (2.7 yards per attempt). They also limited the Vikings to 171 passing yards on 15 completions, with a completion percentage of just 46.9%. The Jets’ defense didn’t allow any passing touchdowns and forced one interception.
New York’s defense recorded four sacks in the game and held the Vikings to a 30.8% conversion rate on third down. Offensively, the Jets struggled, putting up only 253 yards, but the defense gave them a chance to win by keeping the score close.
Bills vs Jets Trends
- Through their last five road games, Buffalo has an ATS record of just 2-3. However, their overall record was 3-2 while averaging 21 points per game.
- In their last ten games at home, the Jets have a straight up record of 4-6 while going 3-6-1 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 15 points per game in these contests.
- Spanning across their last three games as the betting underdog, the Jets have gone 1-2 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 1-2.
- Across their last three matchups as the betting favorite, the Bills have an overall record of 2-1 while going 1-2 against the spread.
Bills vs Jets Prediction
For this week six matchup between the Jets and Bills, we have the Jets coming out on top by a score of 25-23. With the point spread sitting at 41 points, we are leaning towards taking the over, with a projected combined score of 48 points.
As for the point spread, with the Jets being 2.5-point favorites, we actually like them to cover as home underdogs. Our pick is to take the Jets at +2.5 to cover and win this one.
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Last updated:October 9, 2024 Buffalo Bills, New York Jets