New York Jets vs Washington Commanders Prediction: Both teams chances are high

The Washington Commanders and the New York Jets are set to face off in NFL action this Sunday at MetLife Stadium. The Commanders currently hold a 4-10 record this season, having recently suffered an eight-point loss to the Los Angeles Rams. On the other side, the New York Jets are coming off a lopsided defeat against the rival Miami Dolphins, bringing their season record to 5-9. Let's delve into the previews and offer a prediction for this upcoming matchup.

The New York Jets endured a challenging year, losing six of their last seven games against the Los Angeles Chargers, Las Vegas Raiders, Buffalo Bills, Atlanta Falcons, and Miami Dolphins (twice). Much of the Jets' struggles can be attributed to their offense, which is averaging a mere 14.4 points per game. Despite the offensive struggles, the defense has held up relatively well, conceding an average of 20.5 points per game. In their latest defeat to arch-rivals, the Miami Dolphins, the Jets faced another embarrassing setback, trailing 24-0 at halftime and ultimately suffering a 30-0 shutout. Quarterback Trevor Siemian threw for 110 yards but with two interceptions, while Breece Hall managed just 12 yards on the ground. Xavier Gipson led the receiving corps with two catches for 29 yards.

The Washington Commanders managed to secure victories in only four of their first nine games this year, defeating the Arizona Cardinals, Denver Broncos, Atlanta Falcons, and New England Patriots during that period. However, they have experienced a decline, losing in five consecutive games since then and averaging just 20.1 points per game. Defensively, the Washington Commanders are allowing an average of 30.2 points per game. In their most recent defeat to the Los Angeles Rams, the Commanders found themselves trailing 20-7 going into the final quarter. Despite posting 13 late points, they ultimately suffered a 28-20 loss. Quarterback Jacoby Brissett threw for 124 yards and two touchdowns, while Chris Rodriguez led the rushing efforts with 35 yards. Terry McLaurin had a standout performance with 141 yards and a touchdown on six receptions.

I'm sticking with the Washington Commanders in this matchup. In their recent loss to the Los Angeles Rams, the Commanders managed only 297 total yards (218 passing) and 14 first downs. They have scored 20 or fewer points in four consecutive games, and it's unlikely they will surpass that mark in this upcoming match. On the other hand, the New York Jets struggled significantly against the Dolphins, recording just 103 total yards, 11 first downs, and an alarming four turnovers. The Jets' offensive struggles have persisted since Aaron Rodgers' injury in week one. Expecting a low-scoring affair, I favor the Commanders to cover the spread in what could be a tough game.