Mac Jones vs. Sam Howell in Week 9: Patriots vs. Commanders Preview, Stats

New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones sits on the bench late in the second half of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Oct. 1, 2023. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)

New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones sits on the bench late in the second half of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Oct. 1, 2023. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth) New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones sits on the bench late in the second half of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Oct. 1, 2023. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth) (Michael Ainsworth/APMedia)

By Data Skrive

The November 5 matchup between the New England Patriots (2-6) and Washington Commanders (3-5) features a showdown at the QB position, with Mac Jones and Sam Howell leading the charge for their respective teams. Which signal caller has the edge? We dissect all of the important details below.

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Patriots vs. Commanders Game Info

  • Game Date: Sunday, November 5, 2023
  • Time: 1:00 PM ET
  • Venue: Gillette Stadium
  • Location: Foxborough, Massachusetts
  • TV: FOX
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo!

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Mac Jones vs. Sam Howell Matchup

Mac Jones 2023 Stats Sam Howell
8 Games Played 8
66.5% Completion % 66.9%
1,641 (205.1) Passing Yards (Per Game) 2,146 (268.3)
9 Touchdowns 13
8 Interceptions 8
68 (8.5) Rushing Yards (Per game) 130 (16.3)
0 Rushing Touchdowns 1

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Mac Jones Game Props

  • Passing Yards Prop: Over/Under 224.5 yards
  • Passing TD Prop: Over/Under 1.5 TD
  • Rushing Yards Prop: Over/Under yards

Commanders Defensive Stats

  • So far this season, the Commanders are having trouble on defense, allowing 28.5 points per game (30th in NFL).
  • When it comes to stopping the pass, Washington has been one of the least effective defenses in the league, allowing the fourth-most pass yards in the NFL (256.8 per game). Meanwhile, it ranks 32nd with 18 passing touchdowns allowed.
  • Against the run, the Commanders are midde-of-the-road this season, ranking 22nd in the league in rushing yards allowed with 939 (117.4 per game).
  • On defense, Washington is 23rd in the NFL in third-down percentage allowed (41.1%) and 13th in red-zone percentage allowed (50%).

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Sam Howell Game Props

  • Passing Yards Prop: Over/Under 251.5 yards
  • Passing TD Prop: Over/Under 1.5 TD
  • Rushing Yards Prop: Over/Under yards

Patriots Defensive Stats

  • So far this year, the Commanders rank 31st in the league with 28.5 points allowed per game, and they rank 30th in total yards allowed with 374.1 given up per game.
  • When it comes to defending the pass, Washington is bottom-10 in passing yards allowed this season, giving up the fourth-most passing yards in the NFL with 2,054 (256.8 per game). It also ranks 30th in yards allowed per pass attempt (7.5).
  • Against the run, the Commanders rank 22nd in the NFL with 939 rushing yards allowed (117.4 per game) and 21st in yards allowed per rush attempt (4.2).
  • Defensively, Washington ranks 23rd in the NFL in third-down percentage allowed at 41.1%. In red-zone percentage allowed, it ranks 13th at 50%.

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