New York Jets (3-6) will face the Arizona Cardinals (5-4) on Sunday at 4:25 p.m. EST, broadcasted by CBS.
BetMGM lists the Cardinals favored by 1 point. The Jets have a 3-6 record against the spread while the Cardinals are 6-3. The all-time series shows the Jets leading with a 6-4 record; their last encounter was on October 11, 2020, when the Cardinals defeated the Jets 30-10.
Last week, the Jets secured a win against the Texans 21-13, while the Cardinals dominated the Bears with a score of 29-9.
Examining the offensive statistics, the Jets rank 24th overall, 30th in rushing, 14th in passing, and 25th in scoring.
Conversely, the Cardinals stand at 12th overall on offense, 7th in rushing, 25th in passing, and tied for 15th in scoring.
Regarding defense, the Jets are 4th overall, 21st against the run, 2nd against the pass, and 10th in scoring defense.
Arizona’s defensive stats show them tied at 25th overall, 22nd against the run, 24th against the pass, and 19th in scoring defense.
The turnover differential highlights the Jets at minus-3 and the Cardinals at minus-1.
One of the standout players for the Jets is wide receiver Garrett Wilson, who is coming off a remarkable game featuring two spectacular one-handed touchdown catches.
Wilson’s connection with quarterback Aaron Rodgers has flourished, earning him the AFC’s offensive player of the week award.
He leads the league with 60 receptions and 94 targets, accumulating 663 receiving yards, ranking third overall.
Arizona’s struggling pass defense could mean another high-performance day for Wilson.
On the Cardinals side, running back James Conner is shining at 29 years old, having recently posted his first 1,000-yard season.
Currently, he has rushed for 664 yards across nine games and ran for 107 yards on 18 carries in the previous week’s victory against the Bears.
The game features a pivotal matchup between quarterback Kyler Murray and the formidable Jets defense.
Murray has demonstrated impressive performance this season, ranking 5th among quarterbacks, while going up against one of the league’s strongest defenses, especially against the passing game.
In terms of injuries, the Jets will be missing linebacker C.J. Mosley for the third consecutive game due to a neck injury, while safeties Tony Adams and Ashtyn Davis are anticipated to return.
Cornerback Michael Carter II has been battling a back problem, and guard John Simpson (groin) along with right guard Alijah Vera-Tucker (ankle) missed early-week practices.
On the Cardinals’ side, defensive lineman L.J. Collier (foot) and Conner (finger) were limited in practice.
Right tackle Jonah Williams is working on returning from a knee injury sustained during the season opener against Buffalo.
In historical context, these teams have faced off every four years since 2004, with the Cardinals winning the last two matchups. The Jets triumphed in encounters in 2004, 2008, and 2012.
The Jets recently ended a five-game losing streak with their victory over Houston, marking interim coach Jeff Ulbrich’s first win in four attempts following the dismissal of Robert Saleh.
Rodgers has thrown five touchdown passes without an interception in his last two games, with three touchdown passes versus the Texans being his highest with the Jets yet.
He has not exceeded 300 passing yards since December 12, 2021, against Chicago.
The Jets executed touchdowns on three consecutive drives for the first time since Week 5 of the previous season.
Wilson’s recent performance ties him with Al Toon for the franchise record for the most catches (40) over five games.
New addition, wide receiver Davante Adams, has been effective too, showcasing 14 receptions for 175 yards since joining the team.
The Jets’ defense has been remarkable, forcing three-and-outs on 40.6% of opponent possessions, the leading percentage in the NFL.
Additionally, Will McDonald has managed eight sacks, ranking third in the league.
In contrast, the Cardinals are in pursuit of their first four-game win streak since 2021 and have not allowed a touchdown in their previous two home games.
Noteworthy is S Budda Baker, leading NFL defensive backs with 91 tackles, and their recent performance shows a high-pressure rate on the quarterback.
Arizona’s low penalty count of 41 through nine games ties them for the fewest in the league, while they’ve accomplished over 200 rushing yards against the Bears, marking the sixth occurrence in the last two seasons of achieving such a milestone.
For fantasy football enthusiasts, kicker Chad Ryland of the Cardinals should be a consideration; he has consistently performed well, converting 10 of his last 11 field goal attempts since stepping in for the injured Matt Prater, including several crucial game-winners in the fourth quarter.