Lets face it...The Pats are the Pats and the Jets are the Jets...The Pats have owned the Jets (NYJ 2-9-1 ATS the past 12 games against NE). Even with Favre and Cassel under the center, the Pats still have a huge psychological advantage over the Jets on the field and on the sidelines. If Favre was going to make a difference for the Jets..It would have happened in NY. I know it was his 2nd start of the year but lets be honest here too..It was Cassel's 1st start of his career. Losing at home in Week 2 with Favre under center was demoralizing for the Jets in their head to head match up with the Pats. Both QBs have come a long ways in learning the offense so both teams have improved dramatically since then.
In a short week, I think Belichick will have the Pats much more prepared for this game. Its going to take one hell of an effort for the Jets to pull this one out in Foxboro.
That being said and watching the spread go down to -3...
I'll take the
New England Patriots -3
For the Over and Under, I like the over...
If the Jets are going to have any chance in this game they are going to have to make a statement at the start. I see Favre in a hurry up O to start the game which could be significant for the over. At the same time, if this game turns ugly in either direction; there will be no slowing down. These coaches have no respect and absolutely hate each other and they will try to make statements either way.
For the weather, it will be raining on and off with 10mph winds but I dont think that will automatically make this game go under. They will still be playing on turf so the field wont slow them down much. on their routes. If anything, they might even run less because of security with a slick ball.
I'll take the OVER 40.5 with a score of 24-20
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