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Falcons open as 2.5-point road favorites against the Jets

head up to New Jersey to take on the New York Jets (+3), a game where they’re favored by 2.5 points in the opening line, per DraftKings Sportsbook.

The Falcons are fresh off of a 25-14 win over the rival Saints, a game where Atlanta accumulated 228 yards on the ground and the defense forced two takeaways — including a Jessie Bates pick-six that went for 92 yards. Despite a middling passing game, the Falcons leaned on Bijan Robinson & Co. to grind down the New Orleans defense to regain its advantage in the division.