Experts share their picks for the Patriots Week 11 matchup against the New York Jets.
Mike Reiss, ESPN:
Pick: Patriots 20, Jets 13
One of the biggest tests will be for Patriots coverage units. The quick turnaround to Thursday is also a challenge, but so far, Mike Vrabel's team has mostly passed every test in its way.
Stephania Bell, ESPN: Patriots
Matt Bowen, ESPN: Patriots
Mike Clay, ESPN: Patriots
Chris Fowler, ESPN: Patriots
Dan Graziano, ESPN: Patriots
Kalyn Kahler, ESPN: Patriots
Pamela Maldonado, ESPN: Patriots
Eric Moody, ESPN: Patriots
Jason Reid, ESPN: Patriots
Lindsey Thiry, ESPN: Patriots
Seth Wickersham, ESPN: Patriots
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Ali Bhanpuri, NFL.com: Patriots 27, Jets 14
Brooke Cersosimo, NFL.com: Patriots 28, Jets 13
Dan Parr, NFL.com: Patriots 25, Jets 12
Gennaro Filice, NFL.com: Patriots 24, Jets 13
Tom Blair, NFL.com: Patriots 28, Jets 14
Why Brooke picked the Patriots: The Patriots have played the second-easiest schedule in the NFL, but they've still earned each of their eight wins. Drake Maye is looking like an MVP candidate, ranking top three in completion percentage (71.7, second), pass yards (2,555, third) and pass TDs (19, T-third). His supporting cast -- namely, rookie running back TreVeyon Henderson and receiver Stefon Diggs -- has been heating up in recent weeks, and the defense has done its job regularly. That unit has gotten big contributions from the DT duo of Milton Williams and Christian Barmore, as well as cornerback Christian Gonzalez, who has yet to allow a TD on 47 targets in coverage, per Next Gen Stats. Williams and Barmore's 63 combined pressures are seven more than any other interior pass-rushing duo, despite both players being double-teamed at above-average rates. It's not great for a Jets front allowing the highest pressure rate this season. New York will also be without star wideout Garrett Wilson. The Jets have shown grit and surprised with some outstanding special teams plays in their back-to-back wins, but Mike Vrabel's balanced crew shouldn't have any major issues earning win No. 9.
Pete Prisco, CBS Sports:
Pick: Patriots 30, Jets 10
The Patriots have won seven straight, while the Jets have won two straight. The Patriots have played well on offense with Drake Maye, and much of the media focus has been there, but the defense needs to be getting more attention for how well that unit has played. That matters against an anemic Jets offense. Pats will keep rolling.
Cody Benjamin, CBS Sports: Patriots
Jared Dubin, CBS Sports: Patriots
Ryan Wilson, CBS Sports: Patriots
John Breech, CBS Sports: Patriots
Tyler Sullivan, CBS Sports: Patriots
Dave Richard, CBS Sports: Patriots
Jamey Eisenburg, CBS Sports: Patriots
Paul Perillo, Patriots.com:
Pick: Patriots 23, Jets 6
Patriots dominate to extend winning streak to eight before enjoying some time off.
Mike Dussault, Patriots.com:
Pick: Patriots 24, Jets 26
A fast start for the Patriots would be huge on the short week, it would also help take the Jets potent rushing attack out of the game. New England has to be good in the margins, especially on special teams. It might be a grind between the two AFC East rivals, but Drake Maye and the Patriots will pull away late.
Evan Lazar, Patriots.com:
Pick: Patriots 31, Jets 10
I've tried to hype up the Jets all week. Playing a divisional game on a short week during a long season can be tough, and the Jets explosive run game is legit. But the Patriots don't seem like a team that's going to let the schedule beat them, and there isn't enough firepower on the Jets to see them being competitive.
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