The New York Jets (0-1) will face the Tennessee Titans (0-1) this Sunday at 1 p.m. Eastern Time on CBS. The Jets are favored by 3 1/2 points according to BetMGM NFL Odds. The Titans lead the overall series 25-20-1, with the last matchup resulting in a 27-24 overtime win for the Jets on October 3, 2021, in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Last week, the Jets lost 32-19 to the 49ers, while the Titans were defeated 24-17 by the Bears.
In terms of offensive rankings, the Jets are currently placed 23rd overall, 31st in rushing, 16th in passing, and 22nd in scoring. Defensively, they rank 28th overall, tied for 29th in rush defense, 23rd in pass defense, and 27th in scoring defense. On the other hand, the Titans rank 25th overall on offense, 11th in rushing, 24th in passing, and tied for 26th in scoring. Defensively, they hold the top spot overall, 9th in rush defense, 1st in pass defense, and 18th in scoring defense.
An important player to watch for the Jets is QB Aaron Rodgers, who made his debut for New York after returning from an Achilles tendon injury. For the Titans, QB Will Levis will be a player to keep an eye on after struggling in the fourth quarter of the last game.
The key matchup of the game will be Tennessee’s defense against Aaron Rodgers, who poses a different challenge compared to the rookie quarterbacks the Titans faced earlier.
Both teams have some key injuries to monitor, with players expected to return to the field after being limited in practice during the week.
In recent series history, the Titans have had success against the Jets when playing at home, but the Jets have won three of the last four matchups.
Statistically, Aaron Rodgers had a decent outing in his first game with the Jets, while Breece Hall struggled with turnovers. Several players from both teams made significant contributions in their respective season openers.
For fantasy football enthusiasts, QB Will Levis could be a viable option, especially considering his performance at home in previous games.
The game promises to be an exciting matchup between two teams looking for their first win of the season.