Despite having two more wins than their division rival, the New York Jets are 1.5-point underdogs to the New England Patriots this week.
There are good reasons for that.
Here are three areas where New England has a significant advantage.
Patriots EDGE Matthew Judon vs. Jets RT Cedric Ogbuehi
With Alijah Vera-Tucker out for the season, the Jets are turning to Cedric Ogbuehi at right tackle – making him the sixth player to line up at one of New York’s two offensive tackle spots this season. If you include Mekhi Becton, Ogbuehi is the Jets’ seventh option at the tackle spot.