The New York Jets (2-8) will take on the Houston Texans (2-8) Sunday in Week 12. Kickoff from NRG Stadium is set for 1 p.m. ET. Below, we look at the Jets vs. Texans prop bet odds and lines, and make our best NFL picks, predictions and bets.
The Jets plan to return to starting No. 2 overall pick QB Zach Wilson, who hopefully learned something during his time on the sideline. QB Mike White did a competent job, beating the Cincinnati Bengals a few weeks ago.
Just 2-8, New York’s season hasn’t gone as planned, but it will continue to ride Wilson. Its run game has been nonexistent for much of the season. It will be an underdog Sunday as it faces Houston on the road.
The Texans are led by QB Tyrod Taylor, a veteran who has been sidelined for most of the season. Taylor and WR Brandin Cooks led the Texans to an unthinkable victory over the surging Tennessee Titans last week.
This may be the last game on their schedule in which they’ll enter as favorites.
Let’s dive into some of the best player props for this game.
Jets at Texans prop bet picks and predictions
Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 2:04 a.m. ET.
Texans QB Tyrod Taylor OVER 226.5 passing yards (-114)
Taylor was almost invisible last week, finishing with 107 passing yards and no touchdowns.
However, he’s hit prop mark in two of his four games this season, and he’ll be going against a weak Jets defense. The Jets passing defense ranks dead last in opponents’ passing yards per game, allowing 282.2.
More importantly, the Jets rank fourth-to-last in opponents’ completion percentage at just over 70%. With Taylor easing his way back to his old form, he should be expected to have a good outing against a poor defense.
This is a good buy-low spot as Taylor struggled against a formidable Titans defense last week.
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Jets RB Tevin Coleman UNDER 37.5 rushing yards (-114)
RB Michel Carter landed on the IR, which is expected to open up more snaps for veteran RB Tevin Coleman.
However, the Jets have the fourth-worst rushing yards per game and sixth-worst yards per rushing attempt. With Wilson back and New York potentially playing from behind, Coleman may struggle to get involved in the running game.
Plus, Coleman won’t be the sole leader for this rush attack. RB Ty Johnson and RB La’Mical Perine may have a say in the snap count as well.
If either of them gets hot, who knows if Coleman sees the field much. He has been injured for most of the season but hasn’t topped this number in any of his six appearances.
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Texans WR Brandin Cooks OVER 5.5 receptions (+124)
If Taylor is going to find his rhythm, it’s going to be because veteran WR Cooks helps him out quite a bit.
Cooks has been the Texans’ most reliable receiving weapon this season. The main receiver for the Jets’ last two opponents – the Buffalo Bills and Miami Dolphins – walked away with 8 receptions in each contest.
Cooks has topped 5 receptions five times this season and has done it twice in the last three weeks. He should be heavily targeted by Taylor as the Texans offense roles over New York.
Also see: All Week 12 odds and lines
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