Kansas City Chiefs defeat New York Jets 35-12: Recap, Betting Results & AiQ Picks
Sun, Nov 8, 2026 · NFL · New York Jets 12, Kansas City Chiefs 35
The Kansas City Chiefs beat the New York Jets 35-12 on Sunday, November 8, 2026, at Arrowhead Stadium. The Kansas City Chiefs covered the spread as 9.5-point favorites. The game went under the closing total of 47.5, with 47 points combined. AiQ's moneyline pick in this game won.
New York Jets vs. Kansas City Chiefs final score and game recap
The New York Jets led 6-0 after the first quarter. The Kansas City Chiefs led 14-12 at halftime. They outscored the New York Jets 21-0 in the second half, 14-0 in the third quarter alone.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Geno Smith (New York Jets): 18/32 passing for 165 yards, 0 touchdowns, 0 interceptions.
- Breece Hall (New York Jets): 15 carries for 61 yards.
- Patrick Mahomes (Kansas City Chiefs): 23/31 passing for 242 yards, 2 touchdowns, 0 interceptions.
- Kenneth Walker III (Kansas City Chiefs): 18 carries for 102 yards, 1 rushing touchdown.
Who covered the spread in New York Jets vs. Kansas City Chiefs?
The Kansas City Chiefs covered the spread as 9.5-point favorites, winning by 23 points.
The spread opened at Kansas City Chiefs -10 and closed at Kansas City Chiefs -9.5.
Did New York Jets vs. Kansas City Chiefs go over or under the total?
The game went under: 47 points combined against a closing total of 47.5, under by 0.5. 26 of the 47 points came in the first half.
The total opened and closed at 47.5.
How did AiQ's New York Jets vs. Kansas City Chiefs predictions do?
AiQ's moneyline pick in this game won.
- Moneyline: the Kansas City Chiefs to win at -500, a win (+$20 on a $100 bet).
New York Jets vs. Kansas City Chiefs game prop results: first quarter, first half and team totals
AiQ does not pick game props. This is how the sportsbook markets settled.
- First-quarter total 9.5: the under, paying -105, with 6 points scored.
- First-half total 23.5: the over, paying -110, with 26 points scored.
- First-quarter moneyline: New York Jets won the first quarter, paying +210.
- First-half moneyline: Kansas City Chiefs won the first half, paying -340.
- First-half spread: New York Jets +6.5 covered, paying -115.
- Kansas City Chiefs team total 28.5: the over, paying -118, with 35 scored.
- New York Jets team total 18.5: the under, paying -113, with 12 scored.
New York Jets vs. Kansas City Chiefs odds: sportsbook value and line movement
Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the New York Jets at +380 and the Kansas City Chiefs at -500. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the Kansas City Chiefs a 80% favorite. The Kansas City Chiefs won as the favorite at -500: $20 profit on a $100 bet. On AiQ's moneyline pick, the Kansas City Chiefs, the price before the game was -500: priced below fair (−1.2% value).
The spread moved toward the New York Jets between the open and the close, and the Kansas City Chiefs covered.
New York Jets and Kansas City Chiefs betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the New York Jets 2-7 in the 2026 regular season (1-3 at home, 1-4 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 4 of 9 games with a closing line on file, with 1 push. Their games went over the closing total 4 times and under 5 times. That made it four straight losses for the New York Jets.
This result left the Kansas City Chiefs 6-2 in the 2026 regular season (4-0 at home, 2-2 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 4 of 8 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 3 times and under 5 times.
What's next for New York Jets and Kansas City Chiefs?
Next for the New York Jets: the Buffalo Bills at home on Sunday, November 15, 2026. Next for the Kansas City Chiefs: at the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, November 15, 2026.