The Denver Broncos (1-2) and New York Jets (2-1) aim to add to their win streak when they face off on Sunday, September 29 at 1:00 PM ET at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. NFL bettors should look into our Denver Broncos vs. New York Jets betting preview, as the Jets are favored with a point spread at -7.0 (-110).
The Broncos put up their first win of the season when they surprisingly defeated the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 26-7. They started the game off 14-0 in the first quarter and finished the half up 20-7 to give them the lead with a lot of positive energy.
Bo Nix was solid, as he continued to find scoring opportunities without throwing a touchdown. He completed 25 of 36 passes for 216 yards but did rush for one touchdown. Wil Lutz nailed four field goals to give them a quality lead.
It is a matter of time until Nix lands his first passing touchdown, but he appears to be doing an excellent job of not forcing the issue. The team has been solid even in their losses.
The Broncos average 17.3 points per game and rank 23rd in the league. On defense, they allow opposing teams to score 15.3 points, which ranks sixth.
The Jets have had two consecutive victories and have scored 24 points in each of those, with their latest win being a 24-3 outcome over the New England Patriots. Fans were ecstatic to see Aaron Rodgers perform at his high level for the first time at home.
Rodgers put up 281 yards and two touchdowns on 27 out of 35 completions. Their run game was steady, with Braelon Allen leading with five carries and 55 yards. When Rodgers can push the offense in the air, the ground game opens up much more.
The Jets essentially had no issues putting up yards on the Patriots, scoring in each quarter. They also had possession of the ball for a little over 40 minutes.
They are scoring 22.3 points per game and rank 12th, while allowing 17.3 points from opponents and ranking seventh. At this pace, they need to find ways to improve their margin of safety.
MyBookie has excellent NFL betting odds for the Denver Broncos vs. New York Jets showdown, as current odds favor the Jets by a touchdown. According to market research, the Jets have a 70.8 percent chance of winning at home.
Nix has yet to throw a touchdown and continues to be a leader in rushing. Against the Jets and Rodgers, this will not bode well for a sluggish offense. Look for the Jets to take this one and cover the spread.
