Jets at Falcons 8/15/19 - NFL Preseason Picks & Predictions

The New York Jets visit Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Thursday to play the Atlanta Falcons. The Jets lost their first game of the preseason to the New York Giants 31-22. The Jets looked strong with starting quarterback Sam Darnold in the opening series with a 75-yard drive that ended in a three-yard touchdown pass to Jamison Crowder. Reserves played on offense following that series.

Atlanta fell to 0-2 in the preseason following its 34-27 loss to the Miami Dolphins. Matt Schaub threw for 172 yards and led the Falcons to four scores during the first half, but did not throw a touchdown pass. Atlanta is 0-10 in the preseason dating back to 2017. Starting quarterback Matt Ryan did not play, but will see action on Thursday. Trevor Siemian leads the Jets in passing with 77 yards and one touchdown after week 1. The leading rusher is Trenton Cannon with 20 yards. Le’Veon Bell did not play. Elijah McGuire leads all Jets receivers with six receptions for 38 yards and one touchdown.

Kurt Benkert leads the Falcons with 185 yards passing and one touchdown, while Matt Schaub has thrown for 182 yards and one interception. The leading rusher for the Falcons is Brian Hill with 80 yards and one touchdown, while Christian Blake leads all receivers with 65 yards on eight receptions.