This weekend, the New York Jets are preparing for an away game against the Denver Broncos in a highly anticipated National Football League contest.
This game takes on added significance due to the presence of former Broncos head coach Nathaniel Hackett, who has assumed a coordinating role with the New York Jets.
On the opposing sideline, we find Sean Payton, the Broncos’ head coach, who did not hold back in expressing his criticisms of Hackett’s coaching abilities during the offseason. Both teams come into this matchup with identical 1-3 records.
The Jets are coming off a recent loss on Sunday Night Football against the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 4, while the Broncos notched their inaugural win of the season on the road against the Chicago Bears.
The Denver Broncos are -1.5-point favorites at home in this game.
Jets Struggling to Punch it In
The New York Jets have encountered significant challenges in finding the end zone this season, amassing a mere 62 points across their four games. Their offensive output ranks among the lowest in the league, trailing only the Giants, Bengals, and Patriots in this category. In their most recent outing, the Jets managed to score 20 points against the Chiefs.
The absence of star quarterback Aaron Rodgers has necessitated the reliance on Zach Wilson, who has accumulated a modest 712 passing yards and four touchdowns. As it stands, the Jets’ passing offense ranks 31st out of the 32 NFL teams.
Taking the lead in the Jets’ running game is Breece Hall, who is poised to shoulder a substantial workload. It’s worth noting that Hall has been freed from any pitch count limitations, sparking curiosity about the number of carries he will receive.
Currently, Hall leads the team with 32 carries, but the Jets’ ground game has struggled to find its footing, averaging a paltry 95 yards per game. In the passing department, Garrett Wilson emerges as the primary target, boasting impressive stats of 21 receptions, 225 yards, and two touchdowns.
Looking ahead, the Jets are set to return home in the following week but face a formidable challenge in the form of the undefeated Philadelphia Eagles.
Denver Looking to Get Back on Track
Meanwhile, the Denver Broncos are eager to build on the momentum from their recent victory as they pursue their second consecutive win. In their previous outing, the Broncos executed a remarkable comeback, erasing a 21-point deficit to secure a triumphant result against the Bears in Chicago.
Quarterback Russell Wilson is determined to guide the Broncos to their inaugural home victory of the season, following narrow defeats to the Raiders and the Commanders.
An instrumental figure in the Broncos’ offensive scheme is Marvin Mims, the former Oklahoma Sooners receiver, who currently leads the team with an impressive 242 receiving yards.
However, it’s important to note that Javonte Williams, the Broncos’ top running back, is listed as questionable due to an injury concern. Significantly, the Broncos find themselves in a precarious defensive position, currently ranking as the league’s weakest unit, conceding an average of 37.5 points per game.
The Broncos are playing host to the Jets in this game, with a quick turnaround as they gear up to face the Chiefs on Thursday Night Football. This will mark the initial encounter of two matchups against Kansas City within a span of 17 days.
Jets Find a Way
This is a make-or-break type game for both teams—Zach Wilson against Russell Wilson. The Jets started to look better last week but fell to Kansas City.
We will take the road Jets to play carefree and win this game. The Jets, as the underdog, are the bet. Take the Jets’ Moneyline at +110 over the Broncos on Sunday.
