Game Preview of New York Jets @ Baltimore Ravens. Week 12 of 2025 NFL Season
The Baltimore Ravens host the New York Jets on Sunday in a game that looks lopsided on paper. Baltimore has climbed back to 5–5 after a 1–5 start and sits right in the AFC North race. The Jets are 2–8 and mostly playing for draft position and player evaluation.
The Ravens bring one of the hottest defences in the league into this matchup. They have held opponents under 20 points in five straight games and allowed only 14.8 points per game during their four-game win streak. That is a big shift from the first month, when they were giving up more than 35 points per game.
The Jets come in with a messy quarterback situation. The team had planned to turn to Tyrod Taylor, but he is now listed out with a leg injury. Justin Fields is questionable with a concussion after already being benched for performance. New York already owns the worst passing offence in the league at 139.9 yards per game, so more uncertainty under centre only makes things tougher.
This game sets up as a ground-heavy battle. Derrick Henry has become the engine of the Ravens offence with over 800 yards and heavy volume. On the other side, Breece Hall is dealing with a leg issue but leads a Jets run game that actually ranks at the top of the league in explosive run rate. If he is active, both teams could lean on the run and try to protect their shaky offensive lines.
| Date | Opponent | Result | ATS | O/U |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-16 | @ CLE | W 23-16 | W +-7.5 | o37.5 |
| 2025-11-09 | @ MIN | W 27-19 | W +-4.5 | u48.5 |
| 2025-10-30 | @ MIA | W 28-6 | W +-7.5 | u51.5 |
| 2025-10-26 | vs CHI | W 30-16 | W +2.5 | o45.5 |
| 2025-10-12 | vs LAR | L 3-17 | L -7.0 | u43.5 |
| 2025-10-05 | vs HOU | L 10-44 | L -2.5 | o41.5 |
| 2025-09-28 | @ KC | L 20-37 | L -2.5 | o48.5 |
| 2025-09-22 | vs DET | L 30-38 | L 4.5 | o53.5 |
| 2025-09-14 | vs CLE | W 41-17 | W +12.5 | o46.5 |
| 2025-09-07 | @ BUF | L 40-41 | W +-1.5 | o50.5 |
Ravens can strike quickly and finish drives
Baltimore ranks near the top of the league in big-play touchdown rate. About 30.8% of their 20-plus yard plays end in the end zone, which shows how dangerous they are once they break contain.
Jets run game is better than their record suggests
New York’s offence is ugly overall, but their explosive run rate sits at 8.6% on a large sample. When Breece Hall is on the field, they can hit 10-plus yard runs and flip field position in one play.
Defensive styles point to a long day for the Jets offence
Baltimore’s defence stops 63.8% of opponent third downs, a top-tier rate, while the Jets offence converts only 36.4% of their own third downs. That gap favours short Ravens fields and a big time-of-possession edge.
Jets defence does not create many game-changing plays
New York generates turnovers on just 0.2% of defensive snaps, near the bottom of the league. Against an offence that already has a high big-play TD rate, that lack of takeaways can be costly.
Injuries reshape both secondaries and trenches
The Jets are without star corner Sauce Gardner and have multiple defensive backs listed questionable. Baltimore has several corners and safeties banged up as well, plus a cluster of offensive linemen with leg issues. Depth will matter if this turns into a physical game.
Small-sample aggression on fourth down for Baltimore
The Ravens have gone for it on about 80% of eligible fourth-down spots, but that comes from a tiny five-play sample. It hints at an aggressive mindset but should not be over-weighted on its own.
Side: Ravens laying a big number at home
Baltimore sits around -13.5 at about -114, with the Jets at +13.5 near -101. The matchup edges in explosive scoring, third-down performance, and Jets QB/OL injuries all point toward the Ravens being justified as heavy favourites, but any spread this large carries real backdoor risk.
Total: modest lean to the under on 44.5
The main total is 44.5, with the under at roughly -109 and the over near -110. Recent Ravens games have landed under 20 allowed points for five straight weeks, and both offensive lines are banged up. At the same time, Baltimore has been 7–3 to the over this season, so this is more of a slight lean than a strong stance.
Derrick Henry volume spot on rushing yards
Henry’s rushing line sits at 85.5 yards, with the over priced around -118. He has averaged 20.4 carries over the last five games and faces a Jets defence that gives up 121.5 rushing yards per game and ranks only 20th against the run. If Baltimore plays from ahead, his volume should be there, but the juice is not cheap.
Breece Hall is a high-variance option if active
Hall’s rushing line is 62.5 yards with the over near -122, and his anytime touchdown price is about +130. He is questionable with a leg injury, so this is strictly injury-report dependent. When healthy, he leads an offence with a league-best explosive run rate and has averaged 4.8 yards per carry, but a limited snap count would crush both props.
Lamar Jackson’s legs can smooth over line issues
Jackson’s rushing prop is 37.5 yards, with the over around -123. He is questionable with a leg issue and has taken 23 sacks already this year, but his scrambling can also punish a Jets defence that struggles with mobile quarterbacks. There is real upside here if he is close to full strength, yet the injury adds extra risk.
Anytime TD focus: Derrick Henry and Ravens pass-catchers
Henry is a short-priced favourite in the anytime touchdown market at about -250, which shows how much the market expects Baltimore to lean on him near the goal line. Zay Flowers and Mark Andrews sit in the +138 range and gain extra appeal if the Jets secondary stays thinned out. For Flowers, monitor his arm injury status right up to kickoff.
This matchup sets up as a test of how far the Ravens have come and how far the Jets still have to go. Baltimore is back to .500 after a 1–5 start and now has a clear path toward the playoffs. New York is dealing with a lost season, a shaky quarterback room, and a battered roster on both sides of the ball.
On the field, the Ravens have the clearer identity. They can generate explosive scores, lean on Derrick Henry, and trust a defence that has allowed 14.8 points per game during a four-game win streak. Their strong third-down numbers on both offence and defence fit well with being a heavy home favourite.
The Jets still have some paths to keep this close. Their run game is genuinely dangerous when Breece Hall is healthy, and they have quietly covered spreads in several recent road games. If Hall plays and the retooled receiving corps can give whoever starts at quarterback some help, they can at least test a Ravens defence that is also dealing with injuries.
From a betting angle, this is a game where the Ravens deserve to be big favourites, but the market has already baked that in with a spread near two touchdowns. Any position on the side, total, or props should factor in the long injury list on both teams and the chance of late news moving the numbers. Bet within your limits, accept that there are no sure things, and treat any edge here as a modest one rather than a lock.
| Statistic | Offense | Rank | Defense | Rank | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Points | 252 | #12 | 268 | #7 | |
| Total Points Per Game | 25.2 | #10 | 26.8 | #27 | |
| Total Touchdowns | 28 | #15 | 28 | #20 | |
| Passing Touchdowns | 16 | #17 | 18 | #21 | |
| Rushing Touchdowns | 11 | #14 | 10 | #19 | |
| Other Touchdowns | 1 | #14 | 0 | #6 | |
| Total Kicking Points | 82 | #8 | 94 | #2 | |
| Total Two Point Conversions | 1 | #22 | 0 | #31 | |
| Kick Extra Points | 25 | #10 | 28 | #6 |
| Statistic | Offense | Rank | Defense | Rank | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Passing Yards | 1800 | #29 | 1988 | #22 | |
| Net Passing Yards Per Game | 180 | #29 | 199 | #21 | |
| Passer Rating | 99.7 | #10 | 104 | #6 | |
| Passing Attempts | 262 | #32 | 302 | #7 | |
| Completions | 178 | #31 | 192 | #27 | |
| Completion Percentage | 67.9 | #9 | 63.6 | #10 | |
| Passing 1st downs | 92 | #29 | 113 | #16 | |
| Passing 1st Down % | 49.7 | #27 | 55.7 | #14 | |
| Longest Pass | 56 | #21 | 46 | #29 | |
| Passing Fumbles Lost | 2 | #15 | 1 | #29 | |
| Receiving Targets | 256 | #32 | 290 | #26 | |
| Receptions | 178 | #31 | 192 | #6 | |
| Receiving Yards After Catch | 862 | #29 | 1180 | #25 | |
| YAC Average | 4.8 | #20 | 6.1 | #30 |
| Statistic | Offense | Rank | Defense | Rank | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rushing Yards | 1420 | #5 | 1309 | #23 | |
| Rushing Yards Per Game | 142 | #4 | 131 | #10 | |
| Rushing Attempts | 274 | #17 | 301 | #27 | |
| Yards Per Rush Attempt | 5.2 | #2 | 4.3 | #15 | |
| Rushing 1st downs | 77 | #10 | 68 | #14 | |
| 20+ Yard Rushing Plays | 11 | #2 | 8 | #9 | |
| Long Rushing | 71 | #5 | 66 | #9 | |
| Rushing Fumbles | 11 | #2 | 8 | #9 | |
| Rushing Fumbles Lost | 2 | #8 | 0 | #28 |