New England Patriots vs. New York Jets – Week 8 Betting Preview

A quarterback controversy is hanging over the Week 8 matchup between the New England Patriots and New York Jets. Following an embarrassing 33-14 loss against the Chicago Bears, Bill Belichick has refused to name Mac Jones or Bailey Zappe as the starter.

Despite the uncertainty at quarterback, the Patriots are short road favorites against the Jets. New York is two games ahead of New England in the AFC East standings, but the Jets enter Sundays’ contest on a 12-game losing streak against the Patriots. The Jets lost rookie running back Breece Hall for the season and traded for James Robinson shortly after improving to 5-2.

Let’s take a look at some key statistics and information about this matchup.

When is New England Patriots vs. New York Jets Week 8? 

Date/Time: Oct. 30, 1 p.m. ET 
Arena: MetLife Stadium
How to Watch: CBS
Opening odds: Patriots -1.5 | NE -120, NYJ +100 | O/U 41

Week 8 Patriots vs. Jets Betting Odds 

Here’s the latest point spread and total for Sunday’s game.

Week 8 — Patriots vs. Jets Stats to Know 

(Use the FTN Bets Prop Shop to find the best odds for player prop bets)

• Patriots have beaten the Jets by at least 14 points in eight of their last nine meetings
• Jets are 5-1 straight up and ATS in the last six games
• Patriots are 2-2 straight up and 3-1 ATS in the last four games
• Patriots are 4-1 to the over in the last five games
• Jets are 29th in third-down conversion percentage (32.7%)
• Patriots quarterbacks are tied for the league-high in interceptions (9)
• Jets have given up an average of 14.0 points in the last four games
• Patriots are fifth in sacks (21)
• Jets are third in rushing yards allowed per attempt (3.9)
• Zach Wilson has fewer than 122 passing yards and no touchdowns in two straight games 
• Mac Jones and Bailey Zappe are both averaging fewer than 200 passing yards per game
• Garrett Wilson has fewer than 42 receiving yards in four straight games
• Jakobi Meyers is averaging 71.0 receiving yards per game
• James Robinson averaged 56.7 rushing yards in Jacksonville’s first six games
• Rhamondre Stevenson is averaging 83.0 rushing yards in the last five games