Jets at Patriots 12/30/18 - NFL Picks & Predictions

The New England Patriots earned the AFC East Title on Sunday with their win over the Bill. The Patriots remain at home this week to close out their regular season action with the New York Jets in town. The Patriots are 10-5 on the year and 3-2 over their last five games. New England is the only team to be undefeated at home heading into Week 17 of action.

Tom Brady has thrown for 5 touchdowns and 3 interceptions over the last three games. Brady has 25 touchdowns on the season with 11 interceptions. Running back Sony Michel had 881 rushing yards on the year with 6 touchdowns. The Patriots average 394.7 yards per game which ranks 5th in the NFL. The New York Jets has lost two straight games heading into Week 17. The Jets have nothing else to play for but pride at this point. New York put up 38 points last week in their overtime loss at home to the Packers. The Jets are 4-11 on the season and have just one win over their last five played. New York is 2-5 on the road and 1-4 in divisional games this season.

QB Sam Darnold had 17 touchdowns and 15 interceptions on the season with a 77.8 rating. Darnold threw for 341 yard and 3 touchdowns last week with no interceptions. The New York Jets average 22 points per game which ranks 21st in the league.