N.y. Jets vs Seattle Seahawks Picks and Predictions December 1st 2024

FOX will broadcast the week 13 non-conference matchup between the Seahawks and Jets at 1:00 ET on Sunday, December 1st. The game is being played at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ. The Seahawks are the road favorite with a point spread of -2.5 and a money line of -134. The Jets’ money line odds are +112, and the over/under line is set at 41.5 points.

Seattle vs. New York Key Information

• Teams: Seahawks at Jets
• Where: MetLife Stadium East Rutherford
• Date: Sunday, December 1st
• Betting Odds SEA -134 | NYJ +112 O/U 41.5

The Seahawks Can Win If…

Seattle’s win over the Cardinals in week 12 put them back above .500 at 6-5 and gave them two straight victories, including a 20-17 win over the 49ers in week 11. The Seahawks are now 3-1 on the road and 3-4 at home, and their division record stands at 2-2. Despite their negative scoring margin this season, Seattle is currently 1st in the NFC West and 3rd in the conference standings.

According to our projections, the Seahawks have a 29.6% chance of making the playoffs and a 25.1% chance of winning the division. They rank 22nd in our NFL power rankings heading into week 13. Seattle is 4-6-1 ATS this season, but they have covered in two straight games. Their O/U record is 5-6, with the under hitting in five consecutive games.

Heading into week 13, the Seahawks rank 21st in our offensive power rankings. They are 15th in the NFL in points per game, averaging 22.4, and 12th in yards per game with 346.3. Seattle has leaned heavily on the passing game, ranking 5th in attempts and 2nd in passing yards per game (257.2). On the ground, they rank 27th in rushing attempts and 28th in rushing yards per game, with 89.1.

Geno Smith threw for 254 yards (22/31) and a touchdown in week 12, but he was sacked 5 times. Jaxon Smith-Njigba led the team with 6 catches for 77 yards and a touchdown, while Kenneth Walker III had 41 rushing yards on 16 carries. Seattle converted 50% of their 3rd downs and went 1/2 in the red zone against the Cardinals.

Seattle’s defense was dominant in their 16-6 win over the Cardinals, allowing just 49 rushing yards on 14 attempts and coming up with five sacks. The Seahawks limited Arizona to a 25% third-down conversion rate and 298 total yards. Despite giving up 249 passing yards, they kept the Cardinals out of the endzone and intercepted one pass.

Seattle allowed Arizona to complete 64.9% of their passes and finished with a +1 advantage in the QB hit battle. The Seahawks didn’t allow a single touchdown in the game.

• Seattle will look to keep things rolling as they have put together a mark of 2-1 over their past three games. This also includes going 2-1 ATS and an over-under mark of 0-3.
• The Seahawks have gone 5-5 over their last ten regular season games. The team’s record vs the spread was just 4-5-1, in addition to an over-under mark of 4-6.

The Jets Can Win If…

The Jets enter week 13 against the Seahawks looking to snap a two-game losing streak, which includes a 28-27 home loss to the Colts in week 11. New York was favored by 4 points but couldn’t hold on, dropping their record to 3-8. The Jets rank 18th in our power rankings and have just a 0.7% chance of making the playoffs.

Against the spread, the Jets are 3-8 and have failed to cover in two straight games. They were favored in both, including a 25-point loss to the Cardinals in week 10. Their O/U record is 5-5-1, with their games averaging 40.5 points per game.

Heading into week 13, the Jets rank 18th in our offensive power rankings. They are 25th in the NFL in points per game, averaging 18.5, and 27th in yards per game with 294.4. They rank 13th in 3rd-down conversions, converting 39.7% of their attempts, and are 11th in red zone conversion percentage.

Aaron Rodgers has posted passer ratings of 114 and 72 in his last two games, throwing for 184 yards (22/29) and 151 yards (22/35) in weeks 11 and 10, respectively. Breece Hall rushed for 78 yards on 16 carries in week 11, while Davante Adams had 6 catches for 72 yards.

In their 28-27 loss to the Colts, the Jets’ defense allowed 241 passing yards and 91 rushing yards on 35 attempts. They held Indianapolis to a 40% third-down conversion rate and gave up just one touchdown on the defensive end. The Jets also allowed the Colts to average 8 yards per passing attempt.

New York’s defense finished with two sacks and won the tackles for loss battle with a +1 differential. Despite this, the Jets couldn’t come up with a win, as the Colts put up 28 points and 332 total yards on them.

• New York has put together a record of 1-2 in their last three games (regular season). Across these games, their ATS record was just 1-2, while posting an over-under record of 2-1.
• Through their last ten regular season contests, New York has a record of 4-6. In these matchups, they ended with an ATS record of 3-7 and an over-under mark of 5-5.

The Lean

Our pick vs. the spread for this week 13 matchup between the Jets and Seahawks is to take the Jets to cover as home underdogs. The point spread line has the Jets at +2.5, and we have them not only covering but pulling off the upset with a final score of 25-20.

For the over/under, with the line sitting at 41.5 points, we have a prediction of 45 combined points, making the over our recommended play for this matchup.

Jets Seek Answers Amid Mounting Challenges

The New York Jets (3-8) enter Sunday’s game against the Seattle Seahawks in East Rutherford, N.J., searching for any glimmer of hope to salvage a difficult season. With six losses in their last seven games, injuries to key players, and a sputtering offense, the Jets face a tall task against the contending Seahawks.

Star running back Breece Hall has been a bright spot for the Jets, amassing 632 rushing yards, 401 receiving yards, and six total touchdowns this season. However, Hall’s availability is uncertain due to a knee injury sustained during a heartbreaking 28-27 loss to the Indianapolis Colts before the bye week.

“We’re going to protect him from himself a little bit,” interim head coach Jeff Ulbrich said. “Still hopeful that he’s going to play, but we’ll see.”

Injuries have hit the Jets’ offensive line as well. Veteran tackle Tyron Smith remains sidelined with a neck injury, and Ulbrich hinted that Smith could soon land on injured reserve. The absence of Smith adds to the challenges for a struggling offense led by quarterback Aaron Rodgers, who, despite turning 41 on Monday, remains committed to playing as long as he is healthy.

“Even with injuries and uncertainties, I’m just going to enjoy the moment,” Rodgers said, addressing questions about his future with the Jets.

Seahawks Hitting Their Stride

The Seattle Seahawks (6-5) enter the matchup on a two-game win streak, tied with the Arizona Cardinals atop the NFC West. After an early-season slump, the Seahawks have found stability, especially on defense, where they’ve excelled since their Week 10 bye.

Seattle held the San Francisco 49ers to 17 points two weeks ago and followed up with a dominant 16-6 victory over the Arizona Cardinals last week. The defense has come alive, highlighted by Coby Bryant’s 69-yard pick-six and Leonard Williams’ 2.5 sacks against Arizona.

“There is an expectation and standard here throughout the course of our Seahawks history,” head coach Mike Macdonald said. “We’re trying to live up to and build on that.”

A pivotal leadership meeting during the bye week seemed to spark the Seahawks’ resurgence.

“We understood the urgency of getting the job done,” said Williams, who has been battling a foot injury but remains a key contributor.

Injury Concerns for Both Teams

Jets

• Doubtful: RB Breece Hall (knee)
• Out: OT Tyron Smith (neck)
• Questionable: WR Malachi Corley (illness), LB C.J. Mosley (neck)

Seahawks

• Questionable: DE Leonard Williams (foot), WR DK Metcalf (shoulder), WR Tyler Lockett (knee), S AJ Finley (knee)

Key Matchup: Jets’ Run Game vs. Seahawks’ Defense

If Breece Hall is available, the Jets’ rushing attack could be their best weapon against a Seahawks defense that has stiffened over the past two weeks. However, the offensive line’s injuries may hinder their ability to establish dominance on the ground.

On the other side, the Seahawks’ defense will aim to force Rodgers into uncomfortable situations while containing any threat posed by Hall.

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What’s at Stake

The Seahawks are fighting to maintain their division lead and stay in the NFC playoff race, while the Jets are looking to halt their skid and build momentum for the future.

Prediction: With their defense clicking and the Jets struggling to find consistency, the Seahawks should prevail.

Final Score Prediction: Seahawks 24, Jets 13