NFL experts pick Detroit Lions to defeat New York Jets

The Detroit Lions are at the moment 1.5-point highway underdogs towards the New York Jets.

Each groups are uniquely comparable getting into this Week 15 matchup, as each are attempting to take their present rebuilds to the following degree. 

The Jets (7-6) are coming into this week having misplaced 4 of their final six video games. For the Lions (6-7), profitable 5 of the previous six video games has rejuvenated the roster, teaching workers and fanbase. 

In line with NFL Pickwatch, 64 p.c of NFL consultants at the moment are predicting the Lions will defeat the Jets in Week 15 at MetLife Stadium. 

One issue that provides the Lions and their supporters hope getting into the ultimate stretch of the 2022 season has been the bettering well being of the roster. 

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With the vast majority of the offensive line taking part in at a excessive degree and wholesome, the group appears poised to play as much as their potential, each offensively an defensively. 

“He appears fairly good proper now,” Dan Campbell stated, when requested in regards to the well being of offensive lineman Evan Brown. “So, hopefully immediately if he appears alright he’ll be able to go, however he’s had a superb week.”

The chance to have 5 high quality linemen alongside the offensive line taking part in collectively provides Detroit’s teaching workers and offense a lift of confidence. 

“It’s large, particularly these 5,” stated Campbell. “I feel it’s rather a lot like your O-line and your secondary all taking part in collectively I feel is large. To have the continuity and people guys talk and dealing with one another, perceive the place your leverage is at and all these issues I feel is large. So, to get him again is a — that provides us a little bit little bit of a lift for certain.”