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Texans vs. Jets: Thursday Night Football Picks for NFL DFS

October 30, 2024

October 30, 2024

Texans QB C.J. Stroud throws a pass during the first half of an NFL game against the Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024. Texans QB C.J. Stroud is a top Thursday Night Football pick for Texans vs. Jets for NFL DFS and PrizePicks. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

The Houston Texans head to MetLife Stadium for a primetime showdown on Thursday Night Football, taking on Aaron Rodgers’ New York Jets. 

Both teams bring intriguing narratives into the game, with C.J. Stroud extending his impressive rookie campaign for the Texans and the Jets leaning heavily on their elite defense to stay competitive. However, both teams haven’t lived up to expectations this year.

Let’s dive into the top Thursday Night Football picks for this showdown between the Texans and Jets for NFL DFS and PrizePicks. We’ll feature a demon pick for those chasing a higher payout, along with a goblin pick for a safer, more reliable option that can still produce strong returns.

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Texans vs. Jets: Thursday Night Football DFS Picks

Here are picks and predictions for Texans vs. Jets on Thursday Night Football for PrizePicks and DFS, including a touchdown scorer prediction. 

Texans vs. Jets Preview & How to Watch

Date: Thursday, October 31, 2024

Time: 8:15 p.m. ET 

Location: Metlife Stadium, East Rutherford, NJ

Streaming: Prime Video, NBC, NFL+

After a promising start to the 2024 season starting 2-1, the Jets have hit a rough patch, losing their last five games. Quarterback Aaron Rodgers, continues to work through chemistry issues with his offense after the addition of WR Davante Adams. With the Jet’s chances of making the playoffs now just at 9%, does Rodgers still have some magic left in the tank?

Quarterback C.J. Stroud has been playing at a high level and looks poised for another strong outing, but he’s dealing with injuries to his top two wideouts, including Stefon Diggs, who is out for the year. Their defense has also stepped up in recent weeks, with Will Anderson Jr. continuing to be a force off the edge.

This primetime showdown offers a glimpse of two different trajectories — Rodgers trying to spark a midseason turnaround and a chance for Stroud to cement himself as one of the NFL’s brightest young stars.

Texans K Ka’imi Fairbairn 1.5 FG Made — More (Goblin)

Texans K Ka’mii Fairbairn is averaging 2.4 FGs per game over the past five games he’s played. The last time he didn’t hit at least 2 field goals in a game was in Week 3 against Jacksonville where he only hit one.

With all the wide receiver injuries on the Texans, they may struggle to finish drives with touchdowns, putting Fairbairn in position for multiple attempts. 

New York has allowed an average of 2.13 field goal attempts per game, ranking 8th highest in the NFL, making this matchup favorable for Fairbairn to continue his scoring streak. 

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Jets QB Aaron Rodgers 33.5 Pass Attempts — More

Jets QB Aaron Rodgers is a known gun-slinger and the 2024 NFL season has brought more of the same. In the past five games, he’s averaged 39.6 pass attempts per game. He’s tied for second in the league in pass attempts with 284 attempts which is 35.5 per game.

After last week’s loss, Rodgers said, “If we're not scoring 30, we're underachieving. This offense can do that every single week.” He’s going to be looking to get the ball into the hands of his stars WR Garrett Wilson, WR Davante Adams and even RB Breece Hall out of the backfield.

With this in mind, Rodger and the Jets will look to the air in hopes to outscore the Texans.

Texans QB C.J. Stroud 0.5 INT — Less

Texans QB C.J. Stroud has thrown just 9 INTs in his 23 games played so far in his NFL career. The Jets defense have only grabbed 2 INTs through eight weeks, tied for the fourth-lowest total in the NFL.

Though the Jets have a stout defense, interceptions have not been a highlight this season, and teams have been able to find holes in the secondary.

Even the Texans being short on star receivers, Stroud has proven to make wise decisions with the football. Stroud played the Jets in Week 14 last season and got eaten alive throwing just 91 yards. But still, he did not throw an interception in that matchup.

TD Scorer Prediction: Texans TE Dalton Schultz (Demon)

The Houston Texans are without WRs Stefon Diggs and Nico Collins, their two top options. With them out, the ball will be spread around, with Tank Dell taking on WR1 duties. 

Schultz has yet to score a touchdown this season, but with the depleted receiving core, he’ll get his chance in Week 9. In 2023, Dalton scored 5 touchdowns in 15 games. Stroud has had more weapons this year to go to, but has shown in the past that he can trust Schultz.

Over the past four games Schultz has averaged 5.5 targets per game. This should increase with the decrease in target competition.

This is a demon pick that feels too good to be true in a potentially high-scoring affair against the Jets.

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Game Prediction: Texans 23, Jets 20

The Texans will edge out the Jets, 23-20, thanks to Stroud’s poise under pressure and Houston’s improving offensive rhythm. 

Stroud continues to show remarkable composure, which will be tested without Collins and Diggs. He’ll have to spread the ball effectively to receivers like Schultz, Dell, Robert Woods, Xavier Hutchinson, and John Metchie, which should help Houston move the chains against a Jets secondary that is the better defensive unit to attack. 

Although New York’s defense will make things difficult, the Texans' quick passing game and offensive creativity under head coach DeMeco Ryans will limit the Jets' ability to generate turnovers.

On the other side, the Jets’ offense has struggled to find consistency, even with Rodgers being a Hall of Fame talent. Houston’s defense has allowed the second lowest yards per game at 280.3, while allowing the 17th most 22.4 points per game in the NFL through eight weeks. 

Aaron Rodgers has faced pressure on 25.7% of his dropbacks which is the second lowest rate in the NFL. The Texans' balance on both sides of the ball gives them the edge in a close contest.

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What better way to kick off Week 9 than with some Thursday Night Football action? The 40-year-old Aaron Rodgers and 23-year-old C.J. Stroud square off as the Texans battle the Jets, offering an exciting matchup filled with DFS potential.

With PrizePicks, you can get in on the action by selecting more or less on at least two player projections on stats like passing yards, touchdowns, and receptions. Make the correct picks, stay in the green, and cash out when the final whistle blows.

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