N.y. Jets Jets vs Houston Texans Picks and Predictions October 31st 2024

Jets vs Texans October 31st 2024

The Jets are favored at -128 on the money line as they host the Texans at 8:15 ET on Thursday, October 31st at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ. The game is being televised by AMZN, and the Jets are -2 point favorites. The over/under line is currently at 42 points, with both teams needing to add their records.

Houston vs. New York Key Information

Heading into week 9, the Texans sit at 6-2, giving them a 94.9% chance of making the playoffs and an 83.2% chance of winning the AFC South. They currently rank 13th in our NFL power rankings. Houston is 5-0 in conference games and 3-0 in division games, including a 24-20 win over the Jaguars in week 4 and a 23-20 win over the Colts in week 8. They couldn’t cover the spread in either game, but they did cover as 6.5-point favorites in their 41-21 win over the Patriots in week 6.

Houston is 3-5 against the spread this season, with an average scoring margin of +1.1 points per game. They are 2-5 ATS as favorites and 1-0 as underdogs. Their O/U record is 2-6, with the under hitting in their last two games. Their games have averaged 45.9 points per game, compared to an average line of 45.6.

Heading into week 9, the Texans are 17th in our offensive power rankings. They rank 14th in the NFL in scoring, averaging 23.5 points per game, and are 9th in total yards with 351.4 per game. Houston has been strong early in games, ranking 3rd in the league in first-quarter scoring. They are 15th in 3rd-down conversions, with a 38.9% success rate, and 21st in red zone conversion percentage, despite ranking 9th in red zone attempts.

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In week 8, C.J. Stroud threw for 285 yards and a touchdown, completing 25 of 37 passes. Joe Mixon rushed for 102 yards on 25 carries, and Stefon Diggs led the team with 5 catches for 81 yards. Houston scored 14 points in the 2nd quarter but managed just 3 points in the 2nd half against the Colts.

In their 23-20 win over the Colts, the Texans’ defense was tough to move the ball against through the air, as they allowed just 140 passing yards on 10 completions. They also picked off one pass and held the Colts to a 31.2% completion percentage. However, Houston struggled to stop the run, giving up 163 yards on just 26 attempts, with the Colts averaging 6.3 yards per attempt.

Despite their success defending the pass, the Texans allowed one passing touchdown and struggled to get off the field on third downs, allowing the Colts to convert 84.6% of their third downs. Houston’s defense did come up with five sacks in the game.

Heading into week 9, the Jets are looking to snap a five-game losing streak, which includes a 25-22 loss to the Patriots in week 8. New York was a 7-point favorite in that game, but they couldn’t get the win at home. The loss dropped them to 2-6 on the season, putting them 4th in the AFC East. According to our power rankings, the Jets are 16th in the NFL, and we give them a 9.7% chance of making the playoffs.

Against the spread, the Jets are 2-6 and have failed to cover in five straight games. They are 2-3 as favorites and 0-3 as underdogs. Their O/U record stands at 4-3-1, with the over hitting in three consecutive games.

Heading into week 9, the Jets rank 20th in our offensive power rankings. They are 25th in the NFL in points per game (18.8) and 23rd in yards per game (310.6). New York relies heavily on the passing game, ranking 4th in the league in pass attempts and 12th in passing yards per game (224.5). On the ground, they rank 30th in rushing yards per game, with 86.1, on 22.1 attempts per contest.

Aaron Rodgers threw for 233 yards and 2 touchdowns in week 8, posting a passer rating of 111. Breece Hall had 80 rushing yards on 16 carries, while Garrett Wilson led the team with 113 receiving yards on 5 catches. The Jets scored 6 points in the 4th quarter against the Patriots after being shut out in the 3rd.

In their 25-22 loss to the Patriots, the Jets’ defense gave up 136 passing yards on 18 completions. They played well on third downs, allowing a 46.7% conversion rate. New York’s defense also limited the Patriots to 111 rushing yards on 31 attempts, averaging 3.6 yards per attempt.

The Jets’ pass rush managed to get to the quarterback, finishing with two sacks. Overall, they held New England to just 247 total yards in the game.

Our pick for this week nine matchup between the Texans and Jets is to take the Texans to cover as road underdogs. The point spread lines have the Jets at -2, but we have the Texans winning by a score of 21-16. With the Texans’ moneyline odds at +110, there is some value in taking them to win straight-up.

For an over/under pick, we like going with the under, as the line is currently sitting at 42 points. Our projections have these teams combining for just 37 points, making the under a solid play.

Jets Seeking Resurgence as They Face Texans at Home

The New York Jets enter their Thursday night matchup against the Houston Texans riding a five-game losing streak. As they host the Texans in East Rutherford, N.J., the Jets are searching for answers and a way to get back in the win column. In contrast, the Texans come in with momentum, boasting four victories in their past five games and a strong start to the season.

New York Jets: In Need of a Turnaround

The Jets (2-6) haven’t tasted victory since mid-September, enduring a difficult stretch where offensive struggles have hampered their ability to close games. Aaron Rodgers, brought in to rejuvenate New York’s offense, has faced challenges in meeting expectations. Over the course of their losing streak, the Jets have scored more than 17 points just once, and their season high of 24 points was only achieved in each of their two wins.

Field goals have been the recurring story for the Jets. Greg Zuerlein, the team’s kicker, has attempted 15 field goals, converting nine of them. Rodgers spoke candidly after a disappointing loss to the Patriots last week, where New York couldn’t capitalize on red-zone opportunities:

“We’ve got to score touchdowns. Can’t leave it up to Greg or try and pin it on Greg. We had a lot of opportunities to score 30, to make it a two-score game at times and didn’t do it.”

The Jets’ coaching situation adds to their challenges. Following a 2-3 start, head coach Robert Saleh was fired, and defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich stepped in as interim head coach. Ulbrich has struggled to find success in his dual role, with the team yet to secure a win under his leadership.

“We’ve just got to be better collectively,” Ulbrich said. “Every single human being out there has got to be better. Aaron has got to be better. Coaches got to be better. All of us got to be better.”

Houston Texans: Overcoming Setbacks, Building Momentum

The Texans (6-2) have been one of the season’s bright spots, thriving with a balanced attack. However, they received unfortunate news when it was confirmed that star receiver Stefon Diggs suffered a season-ending ACL injury during Houston’s 23-20 victory over the Colts last Sunday. Diggs, acquired from Buffalo in the offseason, had quickly become Houston’s top receiving threat, leading the team with 47 catches, 496 yards, and three touchdowns.

“It’s tough news to hear, especially with how much (Diggs) pours into it,” Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans said. “That’s (a) guy that gave his all to everything we asked him to do. He’s hurting, of course, and we’re hurting for him.”

With Diggs sidelined, Houston will turn to quarterback C.J. Stroud and the running game to maintain its offensive rhythm. Stroud has been efficient, recording 11 touchdown passes and just four interceptions, and he’s aware of the road ahead as they enter the season’s final months.

“A goal we had was to start fast, and I believe that we’ve been putting on some good ball, but we have a lot to still clean up,” Stroud said. “It’s coming into the two hardest months of ball (in) November and December.”

Running back Joe Mixon has provided consistency in recent weeks, recording three straight 100-yard rushing games, while his workload has increased to 25 carries per game over the past two contests.

Key Injuries and Team Changes

Both teams will be missing critical players. For the Texans, aside from Diggs, Dameon Pierce (groin), offensive lineman Jarrett Patterson (concussion), linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair (knee), and safety Jimmie Ward (groin) are out.

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For the Jets, five-time Pro Bowl linebacker C.J. Mosley (neck) will miss his second straight game, while several other key players, including receiver Allen Lazard (chest), guard Alijah Vera-Tucker (ankle), and defensive lineman Leki Fotu (knee), have also been ruled out. The Jets’ kicking situation is in flux as Zuerlein has been placed on injured reserve, and one of the practice-squad kickers, Riley Patterson or Spencer Shrader, will handle the kicking duties.

Game Outlook

For the Jets, Thursday night presents a chance to reset and regroup after a challenging season. But facing a Texans team that has shown resilience and offensive versatility won’t be an easy task. Houston, despite losing a top receiver, has enough firepower and discipline to capitalize on New York’s inconsistencies.

As both teams take the field, they know a victory could be a turning point: for Houston, it’s a step toward playoff contention, while for New York, it’s a chance to revive their season before it’s too late.