Venue & Game Details
Location: MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, NJ
Kickoff: 1:00 PM ET
Broadcast: FOX: Kenny Albert, Jonathan Vilma, Megan Olivi (field reporter)
Weather Forecast
High/Low: 41°F / 30°F
Conditions: Cloudy with scattered showers possible
Winds: 14 mph from the northwest
Precipitation: 25% chance — slick field conditions could impact passing and kicking
Injury Report
Atlanta Falcons:
QB Kirk Cousins (Achilles – IR) – OUT
QB Michael Penix Jr. (rookie, starting) – ACTIVE
WR Drake London (ankle) – Questionable
RB Bijan Robinson (shoulder) – Questionable
CB A.J. Terrell (hamstring) – OUT
New York Jets:
QB Aaron Rodgers (Achilles – IR) – OUT
QB Tyrod Taylor (starting) – ACTIVE
WR Garrett Wilson (groin) – Questionable
RB Breece Hall (knee) – Questionable
CB Sauce Gardner (concussion protocol) – OUT
Team Recent Form
Atlanta Falcons: Lost 3 of last 4; offense averaging 19.8 points per game.
New York Jets: Lost 6 straight; offense averaging just 14.2 points per game.
Player Matchups
QB Battle: Rookie Michael Penix Jr. vs veteran Tyrod Taylor. Penix has shown flashes but struggles under pressure; Taylor provides stability but limited explosiveness.
RBs: Bijan Robinson (if healthy) vs Breece Hall. Both are dynamic but battling injuries.
WRs: Drake London vs Garrett Wilson — both questionable, but if active, each is their team’s primary weapon.
Defense: Falcons’ pass rush led by Grady Jarrett vs Jets’ O-line; Jets’ depleted secondary vs Falcons’ young receivers.
Series History
All-time: Falcons lead 8–6
Recent: Falcons won last meeting 20–12 (Oct 2023)
Trend: Jets have not beaten Atlanta since 2017
Betting Trends
ATS Records: Falcons 5–6 ATS; Jets 3–8 ATS
Totals: Falcons UNDER 7–4; Jets UNDER 8–3
Home/Away Trends: Jets 1–4 at home; Falcons 2–3 on road
Bottom Line
This is a battle of struggling offenses. The Falcons have more playmaking potential with Bijan Robinson and Drake London, while the Jets’ injuries and lack of QB stability limit their upside. Expect a low-scoring, defensive game where Atlanta’s youth and energy give them the edge.
FALCONS NOTES:
• QB KIRK COUSINS passed for 199 yards & 2 TDs with 107 rating in Week 12. Ranks tied-5th in NFL with 290 TD passes & 6th with 43,428 pass yards since 2012. Aims for 3rd in row as starter on road with pass TD. Had pass TD in last game vs. NYJ (12/04/22 w/ Min.). • RB BIJAN ROBINSON had 107 scrimmage yards (70 rush, 37 rec.) last week & is 1 of 6 RBs (HOFers Edgerrine James & Emmitt Smith, Ezelkiel Elliott, Clinton Portis & Christian McCaffrey) all-time under the age of 24 with 25+ games of 100+ scrimmage yards. Aims for 5th in row with 85+ scrimmage yards. Is 1 of 2 RBs (Christian McCaffrey) with 80+ scrimmage yards in 10+ games this season. • WR DARNELL MOONEY had team-high 3 catches for 74 yards & 1st TD reception in 2025 last week. • TE KYLE PITTS ranks 6th in NFC among TEs in 2025 with 459 rec. yards this season. Aims for 3rd in row vs. NYJ with 50+ rec. yards. Since 2021, ranks 5th with 3,110 rec. yards among TEs. • EDGE JAMES PEARCE (rookie) had 1.5 sacks in Week 12 & has 4 sacks this season, 2nd-most among rookies in 2025. Has sack in 3 consecutive games, longest-active streak among rookies in 2025. • EDGE JALON WALKER had 5th sack of season last week, most among rookies in the NFL in 2025. • DL BRANDON DORLUS had 1.5 sacks in Week 12. Aims for 4th in row on road with sack. • LB KADEN ELLISS had 9 tackles & TFL in Week 12. Aims for 7th in row with 5+ tackles. • CB DEE ALFORD led team with season-high 10 tackles & had PD & FR in Week 12. Aims for 4th in row with PD. Had 6 tackles & FR in last meeting. • S XAVIER WATTS (rookie) had 6 tackles & 3rd INT of season in Week 12, most among rookies in 2025. Aims for 3rd in row on road with 6+ tackles.
JETS NOTES:
• QB TYROD TAYLOR completed 17 of 28 atts. (60.7 pct.) for 222 yards & TD in Week 12. Aims for his 5th start in row with 60+ comp. pct., 195+ pass yards & TD pass. Passed for 182 yards & TD with 106.7 rating in only career start vs. Atl. (10/1/17 w. Buf.). • RB BREECE HALL led team with 119 scrimmage yards (75 rec., 44 rush) last week. Has 125+ scrimmage yards in 2 of his past 3 at MetLife Stadium. Had 45 scrimmage yards (29 rec., 16 rush) in last meeting. • WR JOHN METCHIE III had 6 catches for 65 yards & TD in Week 12. Aims for his 3rd in row with 45+ rec. yards & TD catch. • WR ADONAI MITCHELL had 42 rec. yards last week. • LB QUINCY WILLIAMS had 6 tackles in Week 12. Aims for his 5th in row with 6+ tackles. Has TFL in 4 of his past 5. Had 9 tackles & TFL in last meeting. • LB JAMIEN SHERWOOD led team with 13 tackles last week. Aims for his 3rd in row at MetLife Stadium with 6+ tackles & PD. • DT HARRISON PHILLIPS had 6 tackles, TFL & PD in Week 12. Aims for his 3rd in row with 5+ tackles & TFL. Had PD in his last game vs. Atl. (12/8/24 w/ Min.). • DE JOWON BRIGGS had 5 tackles & sack last week. • CB JARVIS BROWNLEE JR. had 5 tackles in Week 12. Aims for his 7th in row with 4+ tackles. • CB AZAREYE’H THOMAS (rookie) had PD in Week 12. Aims for his 5th in row with PD. Has PD in 2 of 3 career games vs. NFC. • CB BRANDON STEPHENS had 4 tackles last week. • S TONY ADAMS had 6 tackles & PD last week. Has PD in 3 of his past 4. Aims for his 4th in row with 6+ tackles. Has 5+ tackles, TFL & PD in 2 of his past 3 at MetLife Stadium. Had 8 tackles in last meeting. • S MALACHI MOORE (rookie) had 6 tackles in Week 12. Has 6+ tackles in 3 of his past 4.
Game Odds
Atlanta Falcons – 2.5
New York Jets 39.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Saturday, November 29, 2025
