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Jets vs. Chargers: NFL experts make Week 9 picks, predictions

The New York Jets are under the bright lights of Monday Night Football for the second time this season and in primetime for the third time this season. This time, they welcome Justin Herbert and the Los Angeles Chargers to MetLife Stadium for a key AFC battle.

The Jets come into this week at 4-3, tied with the Browns and Bengals for the final spot in the AFC playoff race. The Chargers are right on their tails at 3-4, so this game is a key swing game at the halfway point of the NFL season.

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How do the NFL experts view the Jets for Week 9? Let’s take a look.

ESPN

Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

ESPN’s Week 9 picks

Stephania Bell: Chargers

Matt Bowen: Chargers

Mike Clay: Chargers

Jeremy Fowler: Chargers

Dan Graziano: Chargers

Kimberley A. Martin: Chargers

Eric Moody: Chargers

Jason Reid: Chargers

Lindsey Thiry: Chargers

Sam Wickersham: Chargers

MMQB

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MMQB’s Week 9 picks

Albert Breer: Chargers

Mitch Goldich: Chargers

Claire Kuwana: Chargers

Gilberto Manzano: Chargers

Conor Orr: Chargers

John Pluym: Chargers

Matt Verderame: Jets

Bleacher Report

Bleacher Report’s Week 9 picks

Gary Davenport: Chargers

Brad Gagnon: Jets

Ian Hanford: Jets

Kristopher Knox: Chargers

Maurice Moton: Chargers

Wes O’Donnell: Chargers

Brent Sobleski: Chargers

Score prediction: Chargers 22, Jets 17

CBS Sports

Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports

CBS Sports Week 9 pick

Pete PriscoChargers 21, Jets 17. “The Chargers seemed to right things against the Bears, but this is a long trip against a good defensive team. That will cause problems for Justin Herbert. The Chargers defense has been bad for most of the season, but they showed some improvement last week. Look for the Chargers to come in here and get the best of it as Herbert does enough to pull it out late. “

Sporting News

Sporting News’ Week 9 picks

Vinnie IyerJets 24, Chargers 20. “”The Chargers got a nice get-well game at home against the Bears’ listless pass defense on Sunday night. They won’t have the same advantage on the road in prime time eight days later. The Jets’ zone defense and inside pressure can contain what Justin Herbert does beyond shorter passes to Austin Ekeler and Keenan Allen. The Chargers’ defense is still exploitable in many areas, especially vs. second-year playmakers Garrett Wilson and Breece Hall. Robert Saleh out-coaches Brandon Staley in a classic close game for both teams.

Bill BenderChargers 24, Jets 20. “The Jets are back in prime time and riding a three-game win streak, but they are an underdog on a few sportsbooks with a line that has seen a lot of movement. Zach Wilson has a 52.2% completion percentage the last two weeks, and they will need to score to keep up with the Chargers. Justin Herbert is coming off his best game of the season.”

Overall expert tally

Number of experts picking Jets: 4

Number of experts picking Chargers: 23

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