This game has major playoff implication for both teams. At 4-6 now a loss will put the Raven’s back against the wall with the Steelers, Vikings, Lions, Patriots, & Bengals being the remaining opponents. The Jets at 5-5 need a win to maintain their slim lead over a slew of 4-6 teams still chasing that 6th playoff spot. The Jets remaining opponents are Dolphins twice, Raiders, Carolina, and Cleveland.
Statistically this is a very close match-up.
| OFFENSE |
JETS |
RANK |
RAVENS |
RANK |
| Total Yards per game |
324.8 |
20 |
308.5 |
30 |
| Rush Yards per Game |
129.5 |
8 |
83.2 |
27 |
| Rush Yards per attempt |
4.3 |
13 |
3 |
31 |
| Passing Yards per game |
195.3 |
29 |
225.3 |
19 |
| Sacks |
35 |
29 |
33 |
26t |
| Sacks per pass play |
10.1 |
31 |
8 |
24 |
| Third Down Efficiency |
37 |
18 |
36.6 |
19 |
| Points per Game |
18.3 |
31 |
19 |
25 |
| DEFENSE | ||||
| Total Yards per game |
324 |
20 |
308.5 |
30 |
| Rush Yards per Game |
129.5 |
8 |
83.2 |
27 |
| Rush Yards per attempt |
4.3 |
13 |
3 |
31 |
| Passing Yards per game |
195.3 |
29 |
225.3 |
19 |
| Sacks |
35 |
29 |
33 |
26t |
| Sacks per pass play |
10.1 |
31 |
8 |
24 |
| Third Down Efficiency |
37 |
18 |
36.6 |
19 |
| Points per Game |
19.3 |
31 |
19 |
25 |
While this game can go either way it’s going to depend on which team gets to dictate the pace of the game. The Ravens are 1-4 in the last 5 games with 3 losses by 3 points or less and one by 6 points. The Jets are 2-3 in the past 5 games but their losses have been by 13, 40, & 23 points.
The Jets can win by using their defense and running game to control the pace of the game to keep this a low scoring game.
The Ravens need to jump out to an early lead and force the Jets to depend on Geno Smith to play catch-up. If they can do this they could end up with a landslide victory.
Planning for a little of each during the game we get.
Ravens 24 Jets 21
By Spot the Looney
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