
New York rates 104.5 through the air and is 2-6. The Jets finish 42.3% of their red-zone trips, the lowest rate in the NFL, which is most of the explanation. Our Jets vs Chiefs prediction sends them to Arrowhead.
The Kansas City Chiefs run for 5.08 yards a carry, the best average in the league, and have conceded 12 touchdowns in seven games. The New York Jets have taken 64 penalties.
New York Jets @ Kansas City Chiefs
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Jets vs Chiefs: our editor’s props
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Jets vs Chiefs: 2026 form so far
A 5-2 team against a 2-6 team that gets to the red zone and stops there. Every attacking figure here is shown against the defence that has to handle it.
Jets attack against the Chiefs defence
| Per game | Jets offence | Chiefs allow |
|---|---|---|
| Passing yards | 214.9 | 222.9 |
| Rushing yards | 105.1 | 96.3 |
| Yards per carry | 4.1 | 3.5 |
| Passer rating | 104.5 | 80.6 |
| Touchdowns | 2.1 | 1.7 |
| Third-down conversion | 37.6% | 39.2% |
| Red-zone conversion | 42.3% | 38.9% |
| Sacks conceded / recorded | 2.9 | 1.3 |
Chiefs attack against the Jets defence
| Per game | Chiefs offence | Jets allow |
|---|---|---|
| Passing yards | 249.0 | 194.0 |
| Rushing yards | 134.1 | 123.6 |
| Yards per carry | 5.1 | 4.0 |
| Passer rating | 99.7 | 101.6 |
| Touchdowns | 2.7 | 2.8 |
| Third-down conversion | 40.0% | 41.0% |
| Red-zone conversion | 57.7% | 62.1% |
| Sacks conceded / recorded | 1.3 | 2.5 |
Kansas City has conceded nine sacks in seven games and holds opponents to 38.9% in the red zone, both among the best marks in football.
Jets vs Chiefs quarterback matchup
Patrick Mahomes has 12 touchdown passes to four interceptions at 99.7 and threw three last week. Geno Smith has 12 to three at 104.5.
| Team | Quarterback | Last game | Season to date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jets | Geno Smith | 20/32, 290 yds, 2 TD, 1 INT, 99.7 rtg | 165/239, 1913 yds, 12 TD, 3 INT, 104.5 rtg (8 games) |
| Chiefs | Patrick Mahomes | 30/41, 321 yds, 3 TD, 0 INT, 120.1 rtg | 154/232, 1795 yds, 12 TD, 4 INT, 99.7 rtg (7 games) |
Jets vs Chiefs injury report and team news
New York finishes 42.3% of its red-zone trips, the lowest rate in the NFL.
Kansas City runs for 5.08 yards a carry, the highest average in the league.
New York has taken 64 penalties and conceded 23 sacks in eight games.
A 104.5 passer rating, and a 2-6 record
A 104.5 team passer rating and 1,719 passing yards have produced two wins. The red zone is where the season goes: 42.3% converted is the worst rate in football.
Sixty-four penalties and 23 sacks conceded fill in the rest of it.
Kansas City is built to punish that. It runs for 5.08 a carry, has given up 12 touchdowns in seven games and holds opponents to 38.9% inside the 20.
Players to watch
- Patrick Mahomes (KC, QB): 1,795 yards and 12 scores at a 99.7 rating.
- Kenneth Walker III (KC, RB): Fronts the best rushing average going at 5.08.
- Geno Smith (NYJ, QB): Twelve touchdown passes to three interceptions at 104.5.
- Garrett Wilson (NYJ, WR): First read in a passing game worth 1,719 yards.
How to watch Jets vs Chiefs in Canada
Kickoff is 1:00 PM ET on Sunday, November 8 at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City. CTV carries one Sunday afternoon game per region and the selection is local, so confirm it in your own listings. The French-language broadcast is on RDS. DAZN carries every game of the season in Canada through NFL Game Pass. Squawka may earn a commission if you subscribe through that link.
| Detail | Jets vs Chiefs |
|---|---|
| Date | Sunday, November 8, 2026 |
| Kickoff | 1:00 PM ET / 12:00 PM CT / 10:00 AM PT |
| Venue | GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, MO |
| TV | CTV (regional) / TSN / RDS (French) |
| Live stream | DAZN (NFL Game Pass) |
| Week | Week 9, 2026 NFL season |
Jets vs Chiefs prediction and score projection
Our Jets vs Chiefs prediction is Kansas City by 30-13. The Jets move the ball, but a team finishing 42.3% of its red-zone trips does not win at Arrowhead.
Signal’s live read on this game updates through the week.
Every Week 9 game, previewed
| Kickoff (ET) | Game | Our prediction | Preview |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu 9:15 PM | Jaguars @ Ravens | Jaguars 27-20 | Read |
| Sun 10:30 AM | Bengals @ Falcons | Bengals 27-17 | Read |
| Sun 2:00 PM | Browns @ Saints | Saints 20-17 | Read |
| Sun 2:00 PM | Cowboys @ Colts | Cowboys 26-20 | Read |
| Sun 2:00 PM | Broncos @ Panthers | Broncos 26-16 | Read |
| Sun 2:00 PM | Lions @ Dolphins | Lions 30-17 | Read |
| Sun 2:00 PM | Rams @ Commanders | Rams 27-17 | Read |
| Sun 2:00 PM | Giants @ Eagles | Giants 20-17 | Read |
| Sun 2:00 PM | Jets @ Chiefs | Chiefs 30-13 | You are here |
| Sun 5:05 PM | Texans @ Chargers | Texans 23-17 | Read |
| Sun 5:25 PM | Cardinals @ Seahawks | Seahawks 30-16 | Read |
| Sun 5:25 PM | Packers @ Patriots | Patriots 24-20 | Read |
| Sun 5:25 PM | Raiders @ 49ers | 49ers 30-17 | Read |
| Sun 9:20 PM | Buccaneers @ Bears | Bears 27-20 | Read |
| Mon 9:15 PM | Bills @ Vikings | Bills 27-24 | Read |
You can find the other games on our NFL hub, with Signal’s read on all of Week 9 alongside them. Both sit in the same conference, which makes the AFC Championship odds the market to watch here; the NFC Championship odds are tracked on the same page.
Jets vs Chiefs FAQ
Kansas City, heavily. Our Signal model has the Chiefs as strong favourites and the live number is in the Signal card on this page. Kansas City is 5-2 at +36; New York is 2-6.
1:00 PM ET on Sunday, November 8, which is 12:00 PM CT and 10:00 AM PT, at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium.
CTV’s Sunday afternoon game is a regional pick, so check your local listings. RDS has the French call. DAZN carries every game of the season in Canada through NFL Game Pass.
Kansas City, at 5.08 yards a carry — the highest average in the NFL.
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