A.J. Brown Touchdowns Prop is currently Over/Under 0.5 (+167/-170).
Key Factors
Favors Over
The model projects the Patriots to be the 6th-most pass-heavy team in the NFL near the goal line (context-neutralized) at the moment with a 60.5% red zone pass rate.
The pass games of both teams (as it relates to both volume and efficiency) stand to benefit from the still weather conditions (3-mph wind) being predicted in this game, while run volume may drop.
As it relates to pass-blocking (and the strong impact it has on all passing game statistics), the offensive line of the Patriots ranks as the 2nd-best in football this year.
This year, the imposing New York Jets run defense has conceded a puny 0.80 touchdowns on the ground per game to opposing offenses: the 10th-smallest rate in football.
As it relates to the safeties' role in run defense, New York's unit has been exceptional this year, projecting as the 2nd-best in football.
Favors Under
This game's line indicates an extreme rushing game script for the Patriots, who are a massive favorite by 7 points.
Based on their underlying play style and matchup dynamics, the projections expect the New England Patriots to pass on 54.2% of their chances: the 4th-lowest frequency on the slate this week.
Based on their underlying traits and game dynamics, the Patriots are expected by the predictive model to call just 61.6 plays on offense in this game: the lowest number among all teams this week.
This year, the stout Jets defense has yielded a paltry 0.80 touchdowns through the air per game to opposing wide receivers: the 10th-smallest rate in football.