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    Bills vs. Jets Prediction and Odds (9/11/2023): Can the Jets Dominate in Week 1?

    Vincent PensabeneBy Updated:No Comments5 Mins Read
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    Aug 26, 2023; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) celebrates his touchdown pass against the New York Giants during the first half at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-USA TODAY Sports
    Can the Jets begin the season by showing they are the new team to be feared in the AFC East, or will the Bills prove they still reign supreme?

    Bills vs. Jets Odds and Match Details

    Team Spread Total ML
    Buffalo -2.5

    -112

    		 O46.5

    -110

    		 -142
    New York +2.5

    -108

    		 U46.5

    -110

    		 +120

     

    • Fixture: Buffalo Bills @ New York Jets
    • Date and Time: September 11, 2023 at 8:15 p.m.
    • Location:  MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey
    • Weather Forecast: Clear skies and 76 degrees
    • Field Surface: Turf

    Bills vs. Jets Injury Report

    Bills Injuries

    • Connor McGovern (C)- Knee: Questionable
    • Von Miller (LB)- Knee: OUT
    • Tommy Doyle (OT)-Knee: OUT
    • Running back Nyheim Hines (RB)-Knee: OUT

    Jets Injuries

    • Allan Lazard (WR)- Shoulder: Probable
    • Carl Lawson (DT)-Back: Questionable
    • Breece Hall (RB)-Knee: Probable
    • Brandin Echols (CB)-Suspension: OUT

    Bills Key Stats

    The Buffalo Bills have been at the top of the AFC East as they finished last season with a 13-3 record and were the second seed in the AFC. They were able to pick up a 34-31 home win over the Miami Dolphins in the Wild Card Round but fell to the Cincinnati Bengals at home 27-10 during the Divisional Round.

    Buffalo Bills Josh Allen
    Can this Bills offense do as well with Josh Allen not running as much? Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images

    This team has a lot of speculation surrounding it as quarterback Josh Allen dealt with an elbow injury throughout the second half of the season and has been the team’s leading rusher. During the offseason, Buffalo tried to get a legitimate running back as they signed Nyheim Hines to be the starter, but an offseason freak injury will cause him to miss the entire season.

    Last season, the Bills were second in yards per game (397.6) and points per game (28.4) but need to figure out how to continue improving. There were some offseason issues with wide receiver Stefon Diggs, and reports are that he is, or at least was, unhappy with the organization.

    The defense is led by linebacker Von Miller, who was placed on Injured Reserve and will miss the first four games of the regular season at least as he recovers from his torn ACL. The Bills finished last season sixth in yards per game allowed (319.1) and second in points per game given up (17.9).

    The Bills are going to need to continue playing at this level and seeing some more progression out of Josh Allen, as his turnovers were a problem last season. With so much of the passing and rushing attack depending on him, they need to find ways to protect him from taking too much impact.

    Jets Key Stats

    New York Jets Aaron Rodgers
    Aaron Rodgers is the best quarterback talent in Jets’ history. How will he do in Week 1? Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images
    The Jets offense has some promising pieces, such as Offensive Rookie of the Year Garrett Wilson and running back Breece Hall. They blended the youth with former Packers wide receivers Allan Lazard and Randall Cobb, as well as signing Mecole Hardman.
    Another incredible addition came in the last few weeks as free agent running back Dalvin Cook signed with the Jets on a one-year deal after being released by the Minnesota Vikings. This offense is going to take a massive step in the right direction with more solid quarterback play to lead the group with some veteran leadership.
    The defense was the star portion of the team in 2022, as they were fourth in points per game allowed (18.6) and yards per game (311.1). With Defensive Rookie of the Year cornerback Sauce Gardner and also having a bolstered defensive line with Carl Lawson, Quinnen Williams, Jermaine Johnson, and John Franklin-Myers to rotate in, this team should be scary good.
    There are a lot of expectations put on this Jets team, and this will be interesting to see what the leap they take is.

    Game Prediction

    The New York Jets were able to split their two games with the Buffalo Bills last season and almost won both outright. This Jets defense is legitimate, and with another year of experience, they should do well. The Bills have an okay defensive line that should test the weakest part of the Jets team, their offensive line.

    However, I think the offensive line concerns are a bit overblown, and the Jets should be able to do well. Aaron Rodgers in Game 1 as a Jet should dominate, as he had two touchdowns and one interception last season against the Bills as a member of the Packers. This Bills team looks to be regressing a bit as they want to see Allen stay in the pocket more.

    Go with the New York Jets to cover the spread and win the game outright as well to kick off the new era of the New York Jets.

    Final Pick

    New York Jets +120 (+2.5 Spread -108)

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