Gang Green Nation
The New York Jets have lost two straight games after the Baltimore Ravens defeated the Jets 23 – 10 on Sunday.
The Jets hung in the game in the first half, when the Ravens looked out of sorts. The Jets drew first blood late in the second quarter with a 13 yard touchdown pass from Tyrod Taylor to John Metchie. The Ravens scored a field goal just before halftime to get within four points at 7 – 3, Jets, at halftime. Unfortunately for the Jets, in the second half the Ravens played more like the Ravens we expected, as they gradually pulled away and outscored the Jets 20 -3 in the second half in a routine 23 – 10 victory.
Next week the Jets get a more favorable opponent, at least on paper. The 2-9 Jets will be home to take on the 4-7 Atlanta Falcons next Sunday. The Falcons will be without their starting quarterback, Michael Penix, who is out for the remainder of this season with a torn ACL. Kirk Cousins played reasonably well this week replacing Penix under center, but Cousins struggled badly last season and should not be counted on to return to form at age 37. In addition, the Falcons will likely be missing their top receiver in Drake London, who missed this week’s game with an injury and is currently considered week to week.
Before beating the hapless New Orleans Saints this week, the Falcons had lost five straight games. The Falcons struggle defending against the run, making them a decent matchup for a Jets team that wants to run the ball as much as possible.
Let’s take a look at the current odds for this game according to FanDuel Sportsbook. The current line has the Jets home underdogs by 2.5 points. The game has an over/under of just 39.5 points. On the moneyline the Jets and the Falcons are both -110.
