The New York Jets are surprisingly enough entering this clash with the New England Patriots on equal footing with the Pats and the Bills at the top of the AFC East standings with a 3-2 record. The Pats not looking as sharp as last year, and I like the Jets to cover the spread here as a sizable home dog.

Note that New England's defense has allowed 142 points in five games (28.4 per game), which is tied for second worst in the NFL with the Tennessee Titans. The Jets' QB Josh McCown ranks second in the NFL with a completion percentage of 71.4 and he has registered a passer rating above 100 three times in five games. The Pats D was marginally better in last week's 19-14 victory at Tampa Bay, but it still allowed Jameis Winston to throw for 334 yards.

The Jets have already won twice as underdogs home at MetLife Stadium this season.

My selection is an 8* play on New York Jets.