New York Jets at San Francisco 49ers Betting Line & Spread

Written by Steve Janus on December 6, 2008

The New York Jets lost a key game at home last Sunday to the Denver Broncos, but, as luck would have it, the New England Patriots also suffered a home loss and the Jets remain in first place in the AFC East. The 49ers are coming off of win at Buffalo, their 2nd win in 3 games. The niners are now 4-8 on the season and are already looking toward next season and what they can do to get their franchise back on the right track. The 49ers are 3.5 point underdogs to the Jets with the total set at 44.5 points.

The Jets have put together an impressive season offensively to this point. You might think the the acquisition of Brett Favre would have strengthened the passing game significantly, but that really hasn’t been the case. Favre has had his moments, but he’s most valuable in giving the Jets the option to pass, which has really opened up a stellar running game. So far this season they are averaging 132 yards per game on the ground and impressive 4.7 yards per carry. Favre has added 214 yards per game, which is solid enough, but it’s obvious that he’s not the only option on the team.

On defense, the Jets have been average overall, with a strength against the run and some weakness versus the pass. They are allowing just 82 yards per game on the ground, but they are giving up nearly 250 passing yards per game and the secondary has allowed opposing QBs to throw for 63% against them. The spike in passing yards has the Jets allowing 22 points per game, not a great number, but as long as the offense stay on it’s pace New York will be just fine. The Jets are 3.5 point favorites in San Francisco this week.

It’s been a difficult year for the 49ers on both sides of the ball. Starting with the offense, San Francisco is scoring 21 points per game, but they are only running for 98 yards per game and only gaining 206 yards passing yards per game. Those numbers aren’t good, but they are good enough to make you wonder how this team can be 4-8. Well, the answer lies in the fact that 49ers are almost always playing from behind, which allows for more passing attempts, and, of course, more passing yards. Make no mistake, the 49ers have struggled offensively for the better part of this season.

Big gaps on the defensive side of the ball are the main concern for the 49ers. They are giving up over 26 points per game and are allowing opposing teams to rack up about 350 yards per game. They have done alright against the run, allowing 108 yards per game on 3.8 yards per carry, but the 240 passing yards per game that the secondary gives up has translated into a lot of points for opposing teams. This week the 49ers are 3.5 dogs in San Francisco.

The Jets need to avoid a letdown this week to make sure they stay a game up on the Patriots and the Miami Dolphins (assuming both can win this week). The 49ers don’t really have a playoff picture to strive for, but the team has been playing with more passion since Mike Singletary took over the head coaching duties. Don’t sleep on the 49ers who are finally getting a taste of winning as the season winds down.

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