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The New York Jets (1-2) square off against the Kansas City Chiefs (2-1) at MetLife Stadium on Sunday, October 1, 2023.
On offense, the Chiefs have been a top-five unit, ranking fifth-best in the NFL by putting up 390.3 yards per game. They rank sixth on defense (280.7 yards allowed per game). The Jets rank worst in points per game (14), but they’ve been better on the other side of the ball, ranking 12th in the NFL with 20.3 points ceded per contest.
Chiefs vs. Jets Picks
Splash Inc. users think the Chiefs will win straight up against the Jets on Sunday, with 97.5% of users picking them to finish on top. Meanwhile 18.1% of users are picking the Jets to cover the 8.5-point spread.
Game Info: Chiefs vs. Jets
- Game Day: Sunday, October 1, 2023
- Game Time: 8:20 PM ET
- TV Channel: NBC
- Location: East Rutherford, New Jersey
- Stadium: MetLife Stadium
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Read the betting insights and trends below before making a bet on Sunday’s Kansas City-New York spread (Kansas City -8.5) or total (41.5 points).
Game Trends for Chiefs
- The Chiefs are 2-1-0 against the spread this season.
- The Chiefs are 1-0 against the spread so far this season when playing as at least 8.5-point favorites.
- In the Chiefs’ three games with a set total, one has hit the over (33.3%).
Stats & Insights for Chiefs
- On the offensive side of the ball, the Chiefs have been a top-five unit, ranking fifth-best in the NFL by totaling 390.3 yards per game. They rank sixth on defense (280.7 yards allowed per game).
- The Chiefs sport the ninth-ranked offense this season (26 points per game), and they’ve been more effective defensively, ranking fourth-best with just 13.3 points allowed per game.
- Offensively, the Chiefs have been a top-five unit in terms of passing yards, ranking fifth-best in the NFL by compiling 275.7 per game. They rank sixth on defense (178 passing yards allowed per game).
- The Chiefs are totaling 114.7 rushing yards per game on offense (10th in the NFL), and they rank 11th on the other side of the ball with 102.7 rushing yards allowed per game.
- The Chiefs have the eighth-ranked offense this season in terms of third-down efficiency (46.3% percentage), and they’ve been more effective defensively, ranking fifth-best with a 30.8% third-down conversion rate allowed.
- The Chiefs are accumulating 5.9 yards per play on offense (seventh in the league), while sporting the fourth-best yards per play on defense in the NFL (4.7) this season.
- The Chiefs rank 20th in the league with a -2 turnover margin after forcing 4 turnovers (13th in the NFL) and committing six (27th in the NFL).
Best Players for Chiefs
- Patrick Mahomes II: 803 PASS YDS / 267.7 YPG / 65.5% / 7 TD / 2 INT / 16 CAR / 103 RUSH YDS / 0 TD
- Isiah Pacheco: 35 CAR / 155 YDS / 51.7 YPG / 1 TD / 7 REC / 47 YDS / 15.7 YPG / 0 TD
- Justin Watson: 7 REC / 158 YDS / 52.7 YPG / 0 TD
- Skyy Moore: 7 REC / 112 YDS / 37.3 YPG / 1 TD
- Rashee Rice: 10 REC / 108 YDS / 36 YPG / 1 TD
- Trent McDuffie: 16 TKL / 1 PD
Game Trends for Jets
- The Jets have covered the spread once in three opportunities this year.
- The Jets are 0-1 against the spread when an underdog by 8.5 points or greater this year.
- The Jets have hit the over in one of three games with a set total (33.3%).
Stats & Insights for Jets
- The Jets’ offense has been a bottom-five unit in total offense this season, posting 225 total yards per game, which ranks worst in the NFL. On defense, they rank 20th with 351.3 total yards ceded per contest.
- The Jets rank worst in points per game (14), but they’ve been better on the defensive side of the ball, ranking 12th in the NFL with 20.3 points allowed per contest.
- The Jets rank worst in passing yards per game (133.7), but they’ve been more productive defensively, ranking 16th in the NFL with 222 passing yards ceded per contest.
- In terms of rushing, the Jets rank 22nd in the NFL on offense (91.3 rushing yards per game) and 23rd on defense (129.3 rushing yards allowed per contest).
- The Jets’ third-down offense has been bottom-five this season, posting a 21.6% third-down percentage, which ranks worst in the NFL. On the defensive side of the ball, they rank 22nd with a 44% third-down rate surrendered.
- The Jets’ offense has been a bottom-five unit in yards per play this season, putting up 4.6, which ranks second-worst in the NFL. Defensively, they rank sixth, surrendering 4.9 yards per play.
- At -1, the Jets sport the 19th-ranked turnover margin in the NFL, with four forced turnovers (13th in NFL) and five turnovers committed (21st in NFL).
Best Players for Jets
- Breece Hall: 26 CAR / 154 YDS / 51.3 YPG / 0 TD / 2 REC / 29 YDS / 9.7 YPG / 0 TD
- Dalvin Cook: 25 CAR / 58 YDS / 19.3 YPG / 0 TD / 7 REC / 42 YDS / 14 YPG / 0 TD
- Garrett Wilson: 12 REC / 165 YDS / 55 YPG / 2 TD
- Allen Lazard: 7 REC / 108 YDS / 36 YPG / 0 TD
- Tyler Conklin: 9 REC / 78 YDS / 26 YPG / 0 TD
- Quincy Williams: 26 TKL / 2 TFL / 2 PD
