NY Jets vs. Seattle Seahawks predictions: Our expert picks for NFL Week 13 game

The Jets (3-8) are back in action as they come off the bye week to host the Seahawks (6-5) in Week 13 of the NFL season.

Despite having the past week off, things only got worse for Gang Green, with rumors circulating of Aaron Rodgers wanting to play next year but not for the Jets, and owner Woody Johnson reportedly ready to bench the four-time NFL MVP all the way back on Sept. 30 following the team’s loss to the Broncos in Week 4 being talked out of the idea by the front office.

With the dysfunction seemingly at an all-time high around the organization that has already fired its head coach and general manager in season, the Jets have to find a way to take positives over the final six games down the stretch.

In come the Seahawks, who are currently atop the NFC West following back-to-back division wins over the 49ers and Cardinals.

It’s a revenge game for Seahawks QB Geno Smith, who was drafted by the Jets in the second round of the 2013 NFL Draft and spent the first four years of his career in the Meadowlands before heading to the Giants and Chargers for a couple years until he found a permanent home in the Pacific Northwest and became the full-time starter for the franchise in 2022.

Our prognosticators throughout the season are: Art Stapleton (Giants/NFL writer, NorthJersey.com), Bert Bainbridge (sports betting analyst/columnist, NorthJersey.com), Steve Edelson (columnist, APP.com), Vince Mercogliano (Rangers/NHL columnist, lohud.com), Brian Marron (digital producer, NorthJersey.com), Chris Iseman (Rutgers writer, NorthJersey.com), Bob Jordan (sports editor, Asbury Park Press/APP.com), and Dave Rivera (sports editor, USA TODAY Northeast/NorthJersey.com).

Here are our staff standings going into Week 13:

Bob Jordan: 8-3

Bert Bainbridge and Brian Marron: 6-5

Steve Edelson: 5-5

Vincent Mercogliano: 4-5

Art Stapleton and Dave Rivera: 4-7

Chris Iseman: 3-7

Here are our staff predictions for Jets vs. Seahawks in Week 13 on Sunday from MetLife Stadium:

Bert Bainbridge

The pick: Seahawks 24, Jets 17

Here’s why: Even though the Jets come out of this one fresh off of a bye week, it still won’t be enough to get the job done as Smith stays undefeated (3-0) against the team that drafted him with Seattle staying in the dogfight that is the NFC West while Gang Green continues to move closer to a fifth consecutive double digit loss season.

Art Stapleton

The pick: Seahawks 23, Jets 20

Here’s why: Seattle hit a lull last month, but Geno Smith is sparking their resurgence again. The Seahawks have another former Jet (and Giant) who played really well last week in Leonard Williams, and they can take a big step forward in the NFC West race with a victory here. With all the talk about Aaron Rodgers’ future, the facts are these: he has not played well this season and there are no signs of his old MVP form. The eventual Hall of Famer just looks old.

Chris Iseman

The pick: Seahawks 27, Jets 10

Here’s why: It’s unfortunate for Jets fans that the team’s back from its bye week. It was probably a welcome break from having to endure the dumpster fire. But I’m sure things will be much better from this point going forward. Right?

Bob Jordan

The pick: Seahawks 21, Jets 7

Here’s why: Troubling trend: The Jets have been yielding 45-ish rushing yards in the first quarters of their recent games.

Brian Marron

The pick: Seahawks 27, Jets 21

Here’s why: In a game Seattle needs to stay in pole position for a playoff berth, expect the Seahawks to have no issues scoring on the Jets’ porous defense.

Dave Rivera

The pick: Seahawks 23, Jets 20

Here’s why: Would Jets fans rather have Geno Smith over Aaron Rodgers right now? Geno shows his former team that good things are ahead for his Seahawks as they look to capture the NFC West title. Meanwhile, the season continues to get longer for the Jets.

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