Statistical breakdown: How the Commanders and Jets stack up ahead of Week 16 game

The Washington Commanders (4-10) and New York Jets (5-9) meet in Week 16 in what could be one of the ugliest games of the weekend. It’s the NFL’s worst defense (Washington) against the NFL’s worst offense (New York).

The opening betting lines installed the Jets as a favorite, which makes sense, considering they are the home team. Also, the Commanders have lost five games in a row and seven of their last eight and look like the NFL’s worst team currently.

Who will start at quarterback for the Jets? We learned, at least officially, that Aaron Rodgers will not play this season. Zach Wilson suffered a concussion in last week’s loss to the Dolphins. Trevor Siemian replaced him and will start for New York if Wilson can’t go.

The Commanders have some quarterback questions of their own. Washington head coach Ron Rivera benched Sam Howell in the fourth quarter of last week’s loss to the Rams, saying he was protecting the young quarterback. Howell will start Sunday vs. the Jets.

Now, let’s review the stats and see how these teams compare to one another ahead of Week 16.

Scoring Offense

Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin (17): Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Commanders: 23rd, 20.1 PPG

Jets: 30th, 14.4 PPG

Pass Offense

Sam Howell #14 of the Washington Commanders. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

Commanders: 12th, 234.9 YPG

Jets: 30th, 170.0 YPG

Rush Offense

New York Jets running back Breece Hall (20) carries the ball during the second half against the Houston Texans at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports

Commanders: 24th, 98.4 YPG

Jets: 30th, 85.1 YPG

Total Offense

Curtis Samuel #4 of the Washington Commanders reacts after catching a touchdown. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

Commanders: 16th, 333.4 YPG

Jets: 32nd, 255.1 YPG

Scoring Defense

Sauce Gardner #1 of the New York Jets. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)

Commanders: 32nd, 30.2 PPG

Jets: 11th, 20.5 PPG

Pass Defense

Sauce Gardner #1 of the New York Jets. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Commanders: 32nd, 264.8 YPG

Jets: 2nd, 170.4 YPG

Run Defense

Quinnen Williams of the Jets.

Commanders: 21st, 119.7 YPG

Jets: 27th, 127.9 YPG

Total Defense

Washington Commanders defensive tackle Daron Payne (94) reacts after sacking Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (9). Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Commanders: 32nd, 384.5 YPG

Jets: 7th, 298.4 YPG

Penalties

A penalty flag rests on the field. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Commanders: 2nd, 39.6 YPG

Jets: 19th, 51.1

3rd-Down Defense

Quincy Williams #56 of the New York Jets. (Photo by Dustin Satloff/Getty Images)

Commanders:  24th, 41.88%

Jets: 20th, 39.32%

Turnover Margin

Kamren Curl #31 of the Washington Commanders recovers a fumble. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

Commanders: -9

Jets: -9