Kickoff: 1:00 PM ET (12:00 PM CT)
Venue: Caesars Superdome, New Orleans, Louisiana
Broadcast: CBS: Tom McCarthy, Ross Tucker, Tiffany Blackmon (field reporter), NFL+ (streaming)
Local radio on ESPN New York (Jets) and WWL (Saints)
Capacity: ~73,000 (retractable dome expected closed; moderate turnout for two struggling teams, but Saints fans loyal in dome)
In a matchup of two disappointing AFC and NFC squads playing out the string, the New York Jets (3-11) visit the New Orleans Saints (4-10) on Saturday afternoon. Both teams long eliminated from playoff contention, this game offers pride, draft positioning, and development opportunities for young players. The Jets seek to end a brutal season on a positive note with improved defense, while the Saints aim for a home win behind veteran leadership in the comfortable dome environment. This is the second meeting of 2025—Saints won 27-20 in Week 4 at MetLife Stadium, capitalizing on Jets turnovers and a late Derek Carr drive.
Team Records
New York Jets: 3-11 overall (1-5 AFC East, last in division)
New Orleans Saints: 4-10 overall (2-4 NFC South, last in division)
Both franchises underperformed preseason expectations; Jets plagued by QB instability/injuries, Saints by defensive regression and offensive inconsistency.
Recent Team Forms
New York Jets (1-9 in last 10; 6 straight losses): Robert Saleh’s (or interim) group has imploded, most recently a 31-10 home blowout to Miami on December 15 where the offense managed under 200 yards and the defense allowed 200+ rushing. QB play erratic; defense tired from short fields. Road form abysmal (1-6 away).
New Orleans Saints (3-7 in last 10; 2 straight losses): Dennis Allen’s squad shows occasional fight but lacks consistency, falling 24-17 at Atlanta on December 15 with late red-zone failures. Derek Carr steady when protected; run game with Alvin Kamara provides spark, but defense bottom-10 in points allowed lately. Home form slightly better (3-4).
Injury Report (as of December 18 practice reports)
New York Jets:
Out: QB Aaron Rodgers (Achilles recovery lingering, IR), WR Garrett Wilson (hamstring, IR), EDGE Haason Reddick (holdout/trade fallout effects).
Questionable: RB Breece Hall (knee, limited; trending play), CB Sauce Gardner (shoulder).
Probable: DL Quinnen Williams.
Impact: Offense gutted without Wilson/Rodgers; backup QB under heavy pressure.
New Orleans Saints:
Out: WR Chris Olave (concussion protocol, IR), LB Demario Davis (groin).
Questionable: OT Ryan Ramczyk (knee, limited), CB Marshon Lattimore (hamstring).
Probable: QB Derek Carr (full), RB Alvin Kamara.
Impact: Receiver room thinned; defense misses Davis’ leadership but secondary capable if Lattimore plays.
Jets hit harder overall; Saints’ core relatively intact for home game.
Key Player Matchups
Saints QB Derek Carr vs. Jets Secondary: Carr (veteran accuracy) targets Rashid Shaheed/A.T. Perry in dome; exploits potentially depleted Jets DBs (Gardner questionable)—efficient day likely.
Saints RB Alvin Kamara vs. Jets Front Seven: Kamara (versatile, 1,000+ scrimmage yards) tests Jets’ average run D; receiving threat huge if Hall limited opposite.
Jets Backup QB vs. Saints Pass Rush: Young/inexperienced signal-caller faces aggressive Saints blitzes (Cameron Jordan impact); protection issues probable.
Jets RB Breece Hall (if plays) vs. Saints Linebackers: Hall’s explosiveness seeks cutback lanes; Saints vulnerable to big runs without Davis.
Special Teams Edge: Saints’ Blake Grupe reliable indoors; Jets inconsistent.
Series History
All-time: Saints lead 8-7.
Recent: Saints won 4 of last 6, including 27-20 in Week 4 (Carr 300+ yards, Kamara 100+ scrimmage).
This season: Saints won first meeting; Jets seek rare dome split.
Trend: Competitive but moderate-scoring in New Orleans (dome aids offenses).
Betting Trends
Trends: Saints 6-4 ATS last 10 home; Jets 4-8 ATS as road underdog. Series Unders in dome (5 of last 7).
Historical: Home teams cover ~60% in late-season eliminated matchups; low motivation games trend Under.
JETS NOTES:
• QB BRADY COOK completed 22 of 33 atts. (66.7 pct.) for 176 yards & TD & had 39 rush yards in Week 15, 1st-career start. Aims for his 3rd in row with 160+ pass yards. • RB BREECE HALL had 37 scrimmage yards (23 rush, 14 rec.) last week. Has 50+ scrimmage yards in 10 of his past 11 on road. • RB ISAIAH DAVIS led team with 65 scrimmage yards (58 rush, 7 rec.) & had 1st rush TD of season in Week 15. • WR ADONAI MITCHELL had 6 catches for 58 yards & TD last week. Has rec. TD in 2 of his past 3. Aims for his 3rd in row on road with 40+ rec. yards. • WR ISAIAH WILLIAMS had 6 catches for career-high 53 yards in Week 15. • WR JOHN METCHIE aims for his 5th in row with 4+ catches. • LB QUINCY WILLIAMS had 4 tackles & TFL last week. Aims for his 3rd in row with TFL. Has 6+ tackles in 6 of his past 7. Had 8 tackles, TFL & PD in last meeting. • LB JAMIEN SHERWOOD had 8 tackles in Week 15. Has 8+ tackles in 4 of his past 5 & PD in 2 of his past 3. • DE WILL MCDONALD had TFL last week. Has TFL in 2 of his past 3. • DE JOWON BRIGGS has TFL in 3 of his past 4. • DT HARRISON PHILLIPS has TFL in 3 of his past 4 on road. Had 5 tackles in his last game vs. NO (11/12/23 w/ Min.). • S MALACHI MOORE led team with 9 tackles & had FR in Week 15. Is only rookie this season with 70+ tackles (70) & FR. Aims for his 5th in row with 5+ tackles. • S TONY ADAMS had 3 tackles last week. Has 5+ tackles in 4 of his past 5. • CB BRANDON STEPHENS had 5 tackles, PD & 1st-career FF in Week 15. Has PD in 2 of his past 3. • CB QWAN’TEZ STIGGERS had 1st-career PD last week.
SAINTS NOTES:
• QB TYLER SHOUGH passed for 272 yards & TD for 110.4 rating & added 32 rush yards in Week 15. Has TD pass in 2 of his past 3. Aims for 3rd in row at home with 240+ pass yards. • RB ALVIN KAMARA has 7,250 career rush yards & 4,948 career rec. yards & can become 5th player ever with 5,000+ career rush yards & 5,000+ career rec. yards. Ranks tied-6th in NFL with 61 rush TDs since 2017. Had 120 rush yards & TD in last meeting. • RB DEVIN NEAL (rookie) aims for 3rd in row with rush TD. • WR CHRIS OLAVE led team with 85 rec. yards & TD in Week 15. Has 50+ rec. yards in 11 games this season, 1 of 7 players to do so this season. Has TD reception in 2 of his past 3. Aims for 3rd in row at home with 70+ rec. yards. • WR DEVAUGHN VELE has 65+ rec. yards in 2 of his past 3 games. • LB DEMARIO DAVIS had 5 tackles last week, incl. his 1,500th-career tackle. Is 1 of 4 since 2000 (Lavonte David, London Fletcher & Bobby Wagner) with 1,500+ tackles. Has 7+ tackles in 7 of his past 8 games. Had 8 tackles & TFL in last meeting. Drafted by NYJ in 2012 & had 467 tackles, 11.5 sacks, 31 TFL, 5 FR & INT in 5 seasons with team. • LB PETE WERNER had 3rd FR this season in Week 15, tied-most (Nashon Wright) in the NFL this season. • DE CHASE YOUNG led team with 6 tackles & 2 TFL & had sack in Week 15. Has sack in 3 of his past 4 & aims for 4th in row at home with sack. • DE CAMERON JORDAN has 128 sacks & 750 tackles since 2011 & is 1 of 2 players (Terrell Suggs) since 2000 with 125+ sacks & 745+ tackles in their career. • CB KOOL-AID MCKINSTRY has PD in 3 of his past 4. • CB QUINCY RILEY (rookie) had season-high 2 PD in Week 15. • S JONAS SANKER (rookie) had 6 tackles in Week 15 & has 5+ tackles in 3 of his past 4 games.
Game Odds
New York Jets 40.5
New Orleans Saints – 6.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Saturday, December 20, 2025
