New York Jets vs Buffalo Bills Prediction & Betting Tips - NFL

Prediction published on 09/09/2023, 20:58  by Joseph King | Modified on 09/09/2023 at 20:58 in NFL Prediction

The first Monday Night Football game of the 2023/24 NFL season sees an AFC East rivalry with the New York Jets hosting the Buffalo Bills. The Aaron Rodgers era in New York begins with tough first four games on the schedule. First up are the Buffalo Bills, who come into the season as the second-favorites to win the Super Bowl according to the oddsmakers. Rodgers, who moved from Green Bay in the offseason, is entering his 19th season in the NFL and his first with a team other than the Packers. The legendary quarterback’s impact is evident as his arrival shifted the Jets Super Bowl odds from 150/1 entering last season to 11/1 this year. There is real buzz surrounding this Jets team at the moment. The arrival of Rodgers makes this group one of the most complete teams in the league. They return an elite defense that gave up an average of just 4.8 yards per play last season, tied for the best mark in the NFL.

On the other side, the Bills yet again enter the year as one of the Super Bowl favorites. They suffered a Divisional round exit to the Bengals in the playoffs last year despite finishing with a 13-3 regular season record. The season was ultimately a disappointment as the team failed to make it to the AFC Championship game for a second consecutive year. Led by one of the top MVP candidates in Josh Allen, Buffalo sports a high-powered offense and one of the league’s best defenses. The Bills have finished with double-digit wins in the last four consecutive years and are one of the league's most consistent regular season teams. However, the worry around Buffalo is whether or not the team has stagnated. The AFC East is looking stronger than ever and there are of course the Bengals and the Chiefs also in the conference.