We could be in for another ugly Thursday Night Football game as the Patriots host the Jets at Gillette Stadium for an AFC East contest. These two teams are headed in opposite directions as the Patriots come in with a 4-2 record and the Jets are just 1-5 on the season. A loss to the Patriots tonight would effectively end the Jets season, if it isn’t already over by now. We are going to place our bet on the host Patriots as they win their fifth game of the season.
Patriots enjoying offensive turnaround of late
New England has scored 37 or more points in each of their last two games, both wins, after struggling offensively to begin the season. Tom Brady has won six straight regular season home games against the Jets, throwing nine touchdowns to just one interception. Over the last two games for New England, Brady has thrown for 653 yards and six touchdowns. He did not throw an interception in either of those two games.
Jets season has come to an end early in the year
After winning their season opener, the Jets have lost five straight games and are headed for a disastrous sixth consecutive loss tonight. It is a shock that the spread is only 10 points after seeing how bad this defense is. Now, it will be without cornerback Dee Milliner, who suffered a season-ending Achilles injury last weekend. This game could be out of reach quite early if the Jets cannot stop Brady and the Patriots offense.
On Thursday night, the Patriots will host the Jets in what should be another ugly Thursday Night Football contest on national television. We are going to make our bet at Bovada.lv, where the Patriots are favored by 10 points. We will drop 20 percent of our bankroll on the host Patriots and the -520 money line as they take down the Jets.
Chris Wassel
AA, AAS
CURRENTLY
Sports Writer and Journalist
RESIDES IN
Rahway, NJ
EDUCATION
Union County College, Montclair State University
EXPERTISE
Business, Writing, Sports, Food, Grilling, Olympics, Injuries, Politics, and more
Summary
Member of FSWA, FSGA, and a variety of Sports Betting Groups.
Works on injuries for a variety of sites. Edits articles from NASCAR to football and beyond.
Occasionally runs sites like mynhltraderumor.com and Full Press Hockey/Bets.
Does a podcast for Full Press Hockey and a few other sports too.
Experience
Chris Wassel has 20+ years of sports journalistic experience in various disciplines.
His ability to play sports is well documented. Most people in the business just write. However, Chris will race cars and even a super Moto bike from time to time. There is that fitness and hiking/cycling aspect too.
Chris has climbed mountains from Mount Washington to Mount San Jacinto in Palm Springs, California. For those that do not know. Chris also dabbles in food eating contests and challenges. Having a unique background with friends including Joey Chestnut and Casey Webb, Chris has the ability to eat a whole 16-pound turkey or a 32 inch meat lover's pizza.
Since 2013, Chris does focus on things like fitness, fishing, and sports. One would be surprised that Chris runs, hikes, and rock climbs. There are even those occasional mini-triathlons. One truly can pack a lot in a small package. Chris can lift things over his body weight with ease. Also, if there is a NASCAR rain prop, Chris can tell you if there will be a Monday race.
Throughout his career, Chris has worked at a wide range of places from Amazon to USA Today to a variety of rumors and fantasy sports sites.
Finally, Chris has been nominated for quite a few awards from the Fantasy Sports Writers Association for Hockey Writer Of The Year. Also, there have been a number of high-stakes fantasy trophies and rings that Chris sports in his house.
Education
Chris received an Associates from Union Country College for business and accounting. Chris did sports journalism work at Montclair State University covering the hockey, baseball, and football teams.
Quote from Chris Wassel
"Shut up and play.”