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New York Jets running back Breece Hall runs with the ball during the first half of an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers, Monday, Sept. 9, 2024, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/Godofredo A.
Vásquez) Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The New England Patriots open up their early-season two-game road trip with a short plane ride to MetLife Stadium. The New York Jets will welcome Jerod Mayo and Co. for Thursday Night Football as they search for their first home win over the Patriots since 2015.
There's a palpable buzz in the air about Aaron Rodgers' return, will he deliver in front of the home crowd? The AFC East affair is set to kick off at 7:15 p.m. CT from East Rutherford, New Jersey.
Amazon Prime will carry the national broadcast on streaming with Al Michaels and Kirk Herbstreit on the call. $200 BONUS BETS FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK $150 BONUS BETS DRAFTKINGS SPORTSBOOK Let's take a closer look at the odds and highlight our favorite player prop selections for the divisional duel: New England Patriots vs. New York Jets Time/TV: 7:15 p.
m. CT (Amazon Prime) Spread: Jets -6.5 Over/Under: 38.
5 Moneyline: Jets -310, Patriots +250 PLAYER PROPS Aaron Rodgers OVER 211.5 passing yards (-113 at FanDuel Sportsbook) As I stated in my picks article for this primetime contest, Aaron Rodgers has played the part perfectly thus far. The future Hall of Fame quarterback has looked like the oldest player in the league returning from a season-ending injury through New York's first two games.
Rodgers has thrown for 167 and 176 yards in his first two games and many bettors are leaning under as a result. But with a rush defense as proficient as New England's, the signal caller may hear his number called more frequently. Rodgers has only been hurried twice this season , he should have the time he needs to succeed and sling the rock in his full home debut.
Breece Hall UNDER 65.5 rushing yards (-113 at FanDuel Sportsbook) I mentioned it earlier: the Patriots have defended the run really well to start the season. They have the second-best rush defense in the league, allowing just 58 yards rushing in the first two weeks.
Breece Hall has rushed for 54 and 62 yards on 16 and 14 carries respectively. If there's one thing that New England does well, it's neutralize the ground game. Therefore, why is Hall's total set above his season high? Possessions should be limited with the Patriots committing to the run on the offensive side, so I'll lean under on Hall's rushing prop.
Hunter Henry OVER 3.5 receptions (+105 at DraftKings Sportsbook) Hunter Henry is one of the hardest players to figure out early this campaign. He's tallied 10 total receptions with eight coming in the overtime loss to Seattle.
The Arkansas product has become a safety blanket to quarterback Jacoby Brissett though, as evidenced by his 15 targets in two games. Henry has only hauled in more than two catches in one of his six career games against the Jets, and that was his first meeting with New York in 2020. However, the New England receiving corps has arguably never been this thin.
The Jets have allowed an average of 3.5 receptions to opposing tight ends this year, so I'll back Henry to have another good game at plus money..
