The 1:00 PM ET contest on December 18 between the Detroit Lions (6-7) and the New York Jets (7-6) should be a competitive matchup, as Amon-Ra St. Brown has been one of the league’s top pass-catchers this year, and the Jets have been a top-five pass defense, ranking fourth-best in the NFL at 189.4 passing yards allowed per contest.
The Lions took on the Minnesota Vikings in their last outing, winning 34-23. Their last time out, the Jets lost 20-12 to the Buffalo Bills. Jared Goff had 330 yards on 27-of-39 passing (69.2%) for the Lions in that matchup against the Vikings, with three touchdowns and no interceptions. Calvin Moore totaled 42 rushing yards on one carry (42.0 yards per carry). D.J. Chark had 94 yards on six catches (15.7 per reception) with one touchdown in that game. Mike White’s showing for the Jets against the Bills included 27-of-44 passing for 268 yards, no touchdowns and no interceptions. Zonovan Knight carried the ball 17 times for 71 yards and one touchdown. He caught two passes for six yards. Garrett Wilson caught six passes for 78 yards (13.0 yards per catch).
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Lions vs. Jets Betting Information
National Football League odds courtesy of Tipico Sportsbook. Odds updated Monday at 11:30 PM ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub.
- Spread Favorite: Lions (-1)
- Moneyline: Lions (-110), Jets (-110)
- Total: 44.5 points