The New England Patriots enter their Week 11 Thursday Night Football clash against the New York Jets as massive favorites, aiming to extend their winning streak to nine games. New England, sporting an 8-2 record, faces a Jets team on a two-game winning streak but plagued by injuries and offensive struggles. Experts overwhelmingly predict a Patriots victory, highlighting the stark contrast in team form.
The New England Patriots (8-2) host the New York Jets (2-7) on Thursday night at Gillette Stadium, kicking off Week 11 of the NFL season at 8:15 p.m. ET on Prime Video. New England is favored by 12.5 points, with an over/under of 43.5, according to DraftKings odds. The Patriots, tied for the AFC's best record, have won eight straight games and boast the league's top run defense, allowing just 79.5 rushing yards per game.
New York's recent success includes back-to-back wins, but their offense remains limited, averaging just 42 passing yards in their Week 10 victory over Cleveland. Quarterback Justin Fields has thrown for under 55 yards in three of his last four games, and star wide receiver Garrett Wilson is sidelined with an injury. The Jets' strength lies in their rushing attack, averaging 141.8 yards per game (fourth in the NFL), led by Breece Hall. However, they face a Patriots defense that has held opponents to under 80 rushing yards consistently.
On the other side, Patriots quarterback Drake Maye has been stellar, ranking second in completion percentage (71.7%), third in passing yards (2,555), and tied for third in touchdown passes (19). New England debuts their 'Storm Blue Nor'Easter' jerseys from the new 'Rivalries' uniform line. Experts like Pete Prisco predict a 30-10 Patriots win, while Jordan Dajani and Jared Dubin foresee scores of 30-10 and 27-10, respectively. All CBS Sports writers pick New England to cover the spread.
The Jets have won two of their last three against the Patriots, but New England's home dominance (7-0 when scoring 20+ points) and overall superiority make them the clear choice. A Jets upset would require a strong ground game and special teams play, but the short week and injuries tilt the scales heavily toward Foxborough.