The Denver Broncos (1-2) will face the New York Jets (2-1) this Sunday at 1 p.m. EDT, with CBS airing the game. The BetMGM NFL odds have the Jets favored by 7 1/2 points. These teams have a historical series record with the Broncos leading 21-18-1. Both teams have a strong 2-1 record against the spread this season.

In their last meeting, the Jets secured a 31-21 victory over the Broncos on October 8, 2023, in Denver. Last week, the Broncos defeated the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 26-7, while the Jets triumphed over the New England Patriots 24-3. The Broncos have shown strength in defense, currently ranked 3rd overall in the league, whereas the Jets boast a top-10 defense as well.

One player to keep an eye out for on the Broncos is RB Tyler Badie, who has been making an impact with his recent performances. On the Jets side, rookie RT Olu Fashanu will be making his first NFL start due to an injury to Morgan Moses. A key matchup to watch in the game is between Broncos CB Patrick Surtain II and Jets WR Garrett Wilson.

In terms of key injuries, Broncos’ leading tackler Alex Singleton will be sidelined with a torn ACL, which is a significant loss for the team. On the Jets’ side, LB C.J. Mosley may be a game-time decision due to a toe injury. The Jets will aim for their first 3-1 start since 2015 and continue their offensive success, having scored three touchdowns in each of their first three games this season.

Fantasy tip: Jets TE Tyler Conklin had a breakout performance last week with five receptions for 93 yards, making him a strong sleeper option for fantasy football this week. Stay tuned for an exciting matchup between these two teams as they battle it out on the field this Sunday.