New England Patriots vs New York Jets Betting Pick & Prediction for 12/28

Week 17 of the 2025 NFL season brings the New England Patriots to MetLife Stadium to play against the New York Jets. The game is set for Sunday, December 28, at 1:00 PM and will be broadcast on FOX. The weather is expected to be very cold with a light breeze and moderate rain.

The Patriots come into this game with a strong record of 12-3-0. They have been perfect on the road this season with a 7-0-0 record. The Jets, on the other hand, have struggled with a 3-12-0 record and have not won a division game yet this season.

New England Patriots Team Preview

The New England Patriots have been on a rollercoaster this season. They won against the Baltimore Ravens with a score of 28-24 in Week 16. Drake Maye led the charge with 380 passing yards and two touchdowns.

The Patriots faced a setback against the Buffalo Bills, losing 35-31. TreVeyon Henderson was a standout with 148 rushing yards and two touchdowns. Despite the loss, the Patriots showed strength in their ground game with 246 rushing yards.

In Week 13, the Patriots defeated the New York Giants 33-15 at home. Drake Maye again showed his skills with 282 passing yards and two touchdowns. On the defensive side, Harold Landry III made an impact with a sack against the Giants.

Patriots vs Jets Game Day Info

  • Sport: NFL
  • Teams: New England Patriots vs. New York Jets
  • Venue: MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ
  • Date: Sunday, December 28, 2025
  • Betting Odds: Patriots Moneyline -1016, Jets Moneyline +658

New York Jets Team Preview

The New York Jets have faced some tough games recently. They lost to the New Orleans Saints 29-6 and only managed 12 first downs. Their passing game struggled with 131 yards, while the Saints had 328 passing yards.

The Jets’ recent loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars saw them score 20 points. Brady Cook threw for 176 yards, but he also had three interceptions. Isaiah Davis was a key player, rushing for 58 yards and scoring a touchdown.

Injury issues are impacting the Jets. Key players like Justin Fields and Garrett Wilson are out for the season. Their depth chart shows Brady Cook and Tyrod Taylor stepping up as quarterbacks.

BTB Betting Pick

The Patriots are favored by 13.5 points against the Jets. The Patriots have struggled offensively, ranking 28th in scoring, while the Jets rank 19th in opponent scoring. The Jets are likely to cover the spread with a projected score of Patriots 21, Jets 14.

The total for the game is set at 42.5 points. Given the Patriots’ offensive struggles and the Jets’ strong defense, a low-scoring game is expected. The projected total score is 35 points, so taking the under is recommended.