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New York Jets vs. Cleveland Browns NFL Betting Pick Prediction 12/21/2023
Jets at Browns—Quarterback Zach Wilson is out for New York. Their defensive starters are healthy. Cleveland receiver Amari Cooper is questionable. On defense a linebacker is out with safety questionable. New York improved to 6-9 with their 30-28 home victory to Washington. The Jets rushed for 164 yards on 36 carries. They allowed 102 rushing yards to the Commanders with 143 yards passing on 35 attempts. New York committed two turnovers and took three away from Washington. Zach Wilson missed the game last week and is questionable here with a concussion. Trevor Siemian completed 27 of 49 for 217 yards with a touchdown and interception. He averaged only 4.4 yards per pass attempt. Cleveland improved to 10-5 with their 36-22 road win at Houston. The Browns rushed for 54 yards on 30 carries. They limited the Texans to 72 yards rushing with 178 passing yards on 49 attempts. Joe Flacco hit 27 of 42 for 368 yards with three touchdowns and two interceptions. He averaged 8.8 yards per pass attempt.
The Pick:
New York has the 32nd and last ranked defense in the NFL. The Browns have the top-rated defense in the NFL. On the road New York is averaging only 12 points and 249 yards per game. Cleveland has won and covered seven of eight at home as they limit opponents to 13.1 points and 198 yards per game. A tough spot for backup quarterback Trevor Siemian on a short week on the road. In three games this year Siemian is averaging only 4.5 yards per pass attempt and a 52.3% completion rate. He threw one touchdown and three interceptions. Past two starts Flacco is completing 64% of his passes with 8.6 yards per pass attempt. Play Cleveland -7.