Week 4 offers another intriguing matchup as the New York Jets host a Denver Broncos squad that isn’t a pushover after all.
Jets head coach Robert Saleh and quarterback Aaron Rodgers may have a pointlessly opaque relationship, but winning makes everything go down smoothly. They most recently dismantled the New England Patriots last Thursday night 24-3. Their opponents this Sunday will be the Denver Broncos, who made a few people do double-takes in Week 3 by trouncing the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 26-7.
Even though the Broncos played well, the host Jets are heavily favoured at -7.5, as per our NFL odds.
NFL Point Spread and Betting Analysis
One of the most unexpected stats is that the Jets are riding a two-game winning streak over the Broncos. For all the criticism and mocking of New York’s quarterback play in recent seasons, they went out and beat the Broncos in Denver in 2023 and 2022. Before that, it was Denver who had claimed two straight matches in 2020 and 2021.
Denver might make for an interesting pick all season if they can play half as well as they did in Week 3. Despite being 1-2 straight up, they’re 2-1 against the spread. The under has won the day twice in a row for a 2-1 record in its favour. Bad news though: LB Alex Singleton, one of the team’s studs on defence, has a torn ACL and is out for the season.
Whether the dark Monday night of Week 1 is a thing of the past for the Jets remains to be seen. At least the Jets have not only won twice in a row but covered the spread as well for a decent 2-1 record. Better still, they were favoured in both wins, suggesting the Jets can take care of business with some authority.
Denver Broncos
Incidentally, this author also wrote about what the Carolina Panthers did in Week 3, so this is the second team they’re covering that came out of nowhere to demolish a team on the road last Sunday.
Rookie QB Bo Nix, on whose shoulders the franchise’s future largely rests, played a very nice game in Tampa. He went a respectable 25-for-36, 216 yards and, most importantly, no interceptions. His run for a TD in the first quarter was also impressive to see develop. The yards don’t pop out, but the big story was the quality of his throws. They looked genuinely good. There seemed to be something resembling chemistry between him and WR Courtland Sutton (11 targets, seven catches). Little-known RB Tyler Badie acted like a baddie and hit 70 yards on only eight touches.
Nix will get the flowers because he’s a QB, but the Broncos defence was stellar. They sent Baker Mayfield to the turf seven times, with LB Dondrea Tillman’s pair leading the team – he also had two tackles for losses and a trio of QB hits.
New York Jets
A win is a win, even if some must be put into a special context. Such was the case with the Jets’ easy conquering of the Patriots last week, 24-3.
The victory on Thursday night might have been too easy given that the next morning more people seemed interested in the awkward hug attempt between Rodgers and Saleh after the team scored a first-quarter TD. When you win by 21 points but people want to know if the head coach and quarterback like each other, something is amiss. On a positive note, Rodgers and WR Garrett Wilson made great connections, including a sensational red zone score. The offensive line looked awesome too. Caveat: 11-year veteran Morgan Moses is out with an injury.
The Jets are also where everyone expected them to be defensively (comfortably a top-10 unit) although LB C.J. Mosley is listed as questionable for Week 4.
Who Will Win Broncos vs. Jets?
Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
time | fav | line | total |
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Opening 22 Sep 11:54pm | - | - | O +38.5 -110 |
Closing 29 Sep 7:44pm | - | - | O +22.5 -110 |
- Regular Season
Broncos Team Leaders
Touchdowns |
4 |
Rushing |
388 |
Passing |
1968 |
Receiving |
42 |
Sacks |
7 |
Interceptions |
3 |
Touchdowns |
5 |
Rushing |
554 |
Passing |
2258 |
Receiving |
65 |
Sacks |
8 |
Interceptions |
2 |
- Regular Season
Jets Team Leaders
Touchdowns |
4 |
Rushing |
388 |
Passing |
1968 |
Receiving |
42 |
Sacks |
7 |
Interceptions |
3 |
Touchdowns |
5 |
Rushing |
554 |
Passing |
2258 |
Receiving |
65 |
Sacks |
8 |
Interceptions |
2 |
Weather
temp | 67 |
condition | heavy-rain |
wind | Southwest 8mph |
Injuries
Michael Burton (FB)
Lucas Krull (TE)
P.J. Locke (S)
Mike McGlinchey (OT)
Malcolm Roach (DT)
Ja'Quan McMillian (CB)
Riley Moss (CB)
Justin Strnad (LB)
Pat Surtain II (CB)
John Franklin-Myers (DE)
Tyler Conklin (TE)
Jake Hanson (OL)
D.J. Reed (CB)
Solomon Thomas (DL)
Carter Warren (OT)
Greg Zuerlein (K)
Jordan Travis (QB)
C.J. Mosley (LB)
Alijah Vera-Tucker (G)
Will McDonald IV (DL)
Injuries
player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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Michael Burton (FB) | Ques Sun | Foot - 30 / 10 / 24 | 2-1 | 2-1 | + - |
Burton is dealing with a foot injury, and it is unclear if he will suit up against the Ravens on Sunday. |
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Lucas Krull (TE) | Ques Sun | Shoulder - 27 / 10 / 24 | 3-1 | 3-1 | + - |
Krull left the game due to an shoulder injury, and it is unknown if he will take the field against the Ravens on Sunday. |
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P.J. Locke (S) | Questionable | Thumb - 24 / 10 / 24 | 3-1 | 3-1 | + - |
Locke is nursing a thumb injury, and it is unknown if he will play against the Chief on Sunday, November 10th. |
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Mike McGlinchey (OT) | Questionable | Knee - 24 / 10 / 24 | 3-1 | 3-1 | + - |
McGlinchey is laid up with a knee injury, and it is undetermined if he will participate against the Falcons on Sunday, November 17th. |
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Malcolm Roach (DT) | Ques Sun | Illness - 24 / 10 / 24 | 3-1 | 3-1 | + - |
Roach is ailing from an illness, and it has yet to be established if he will take the field against the Panthers on Sunday. |
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Ja'Quan McMillian (CB) | Ques Thurs | Ankle - 16 / 10 / 24 | 3-2 | 4-1 | + - |
McMillian is managing an ankle injury, and it is unknown if he will take the field against the Saints on Thursday. |
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Riley Moss (CB) | Ques Thurs | Hip - 16 / 10 / 24 | 3-2 | 4-1 | + - |
Moss is bothered by a hip injury, and it has yet to be determined if he will participate against the Saints on Thursday. |
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Justin Strnad (LB) | Ques Thurs | Ribs - 16 / 10 / 24 | 3-2 | 4-1 | + - |
Strnad is battling a ribs injury, and it has yet to be established if he will be in Thursday's lineup versus the Saints. |
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Pat Surtain II (CB) | Ques Sun | Concussion - 14 / 10 / 24 | 3-2 | 4-1 | + - |
Surtain missed the previous game due to a concussion, and it remains to be seen if he will be active against the Panthers on Sunday. |
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John Franklin-Myers (DE) | Ques Sun | Shoulder - 10 / 10 / 24 | 4-2 | 5-1 | + - |
Franklin-Myers is managing a shoulder injury, and it remains to be seen if he will play Sunday against the Chargers. |
player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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Tyler Conklin (TE) | Questionable | Ankle - 08 / 11 / 24 | 1-1 | 0-2 | + - |
Conklin is battling an ankle injury, and it is unclear if he will participate against the Cardinals on Sunday, November 10th. |
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Jake Hanson (OL) | Questionable | Hamstring - 01 / 11 / 24 | 1-2 | 1-2 | + - |
Hanson is managing a hamstring injury, and it is unclear if he will be active against the Colts on Sunday, November 17th. |
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D.J. Reed (CB) | day-to-day | Concussion - 31 / 10 / 24 | 1-2 | 1-2 | + - |
Reed is dealing with a concussion, and it is unclear if he will be active for November 10th clash against the Cardinals. |
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Solomon Thomas (DL) | Questionable | Knee - 31 / 10 / 24 | 1-2 | 1-2 | + - |
Thomas is nursing a knee injury, and it is up in the air if he will participate against the Colts on Sunday, November 17th. |
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Carter Warren (OT) | Questionable | Hip - 31 / 10 / 24 | 1-2 | 1-2 | + - |
Warren missed the previous two matches due to a hip injury, and it is unclear if he will play against the Colts on Sunday, November 17th. |
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Greg Zuerlein (K) | Out indefinitely | Knee - 30 / 10 / 24 | 1-2 | 1-2 | + - |
Zuerlein has been placed on injured reserve with a knee injury, and he will miss an extended period. |
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Jordan Travis (QB) | Out indefinitely | Ankle - 29 / 10 / 24 | 1-2 | 1-2 | + - |
Travis is placed on the NFI list with an ankle injury, and there is no timetable for return. |
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C.J. Mosley (LB) | Questionable | Neck - 27 / 10 / 24 | 1-3 | 2-2 | + - |
Mosley is managing a neck injury, and it is unknown if he will play against the Colts on Sunday, November 17th. |
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Alijah Vera-Tucker (G) | Questionable | Ankle - 25 / 10 / 24 | 1-3 | 2-2 | + - |
Vera-Tucker is bothered by an ankle injury, and it is unknown if he will be active against the Colts on Sunday, November 17th. |
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Will McDonald IV (DL) | Ques Sun | Shoulder - 24 / 10 / 24 | 1-3 | 2-2 | + - |
McDonald is managing a shoulder injury, and his status against the Patriots on Sunday remains to be seen. |
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Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
time fav line total Opening 22 Sep 11:54pm - - O +38.5 -110 Closing 29 Sep 7:44pm - - O +22.5 -110 -
- Regular Season
Broncos Team Leaders
Touchdowns 4
Rushing 388
Passing 1968
Receiving 42
Sacks 7
Interceptions 3
Touchdowns 5
Rushing 554
Passing 2258
Receiving 65
Sacks 8
Interceptions 2
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- Regular Season
Jets Team Leaders
Touchdowns 4
Rushing 388
Passing 1968
Receiving 42
Sacks 7
Interceptions 3
Touchdowns 5
Rushing 554
Passing 2258
Receiving 65
Sacks 8
Interceptions 2
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Weather
temp 67 condition heavy-rain wind Southwest 8mph -
Injuries
Michael Burton (FB)
Ques Sun Foot - 30 / 10 / 24Lucas Krull (TE)
Ques Sun Shoulder - 27 / 10 / 24P.J. Locke (S)
Questionable Thumb - 24 / 10 / 24Mike McGlinchey (OT)
Questionable Knee - 24 / 10 / 24Malcolm Roach (DT)
Ques Sun Illness - 24 / 10 / 24Ja'Quan McMillian (CB)
Ques Thurs Ankle - 16 / 10 / 24Riley Moss (CB)
Ques Thurs Hip - 16 / 10 / 24Justin Strnad (LB)
Ques Thurs Ribs - 16 / 10 / 24Pat Surtain II (CB)
Ques Sun Concussion - 14 / 10 / 24John Franklin-Myers (DE)
Ques Sun Shoulder - 10 / 10 / 24Tyler Conklin (TE)
Questionable Ankle - 08 / 11 / 24Jake Hanson (OL)
Questionable Hamstring - 01 / 11 / 24D.J. Reed (CB)
day-to-day Concussion - 31 / 10 / 24Solomon Thomas (DL)
Questionable Knee - 31 / 10 / 24Carter Warren (OT)
Questionable Hip - 31 / 10 / 24Greg Zuerlein (K)
Out indefinitely Knee - 30 / 10 / 24Jordan Travis (QB)
Out indefinitely Ankle - 29 / 10 / 24C.J. Mosley (LB)
Questionable Neck - 27 / 10 / 24Alijah Vera-Tucker (G)
Questionable Ankle - 25 / 10 / 24Will McDonald IV (DL)
Ques Sun Shoulder - 24 / 10 / 24Injuries
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Michael Burton (FB) Ques Sun Foot - 30 / 10 / 24 2-1 2-1 + - Burton is dealing with a foot injury, and it is unclear if he will suit up against the Ravens on Sunday.
Lucas Krull (TE) Ques Sun Shoulder - 27 / 10 / 24 3-1 3-1 + - Krull left the game due to an shoulder injury, and it is unknown if he will take the field against the Ravens on Sunday.
P.J. Locke (S) Questionable Thumb - 24 / 10 / 24 3-1 3-1 + - Locke is nursing a thumb injury, and it is unknown if he will play against the Chief on Sunday, November 10th.
Mike McGlinchey (OT) Questionable Knee - 24 / 10 / 24 3-1 3-1 + - McGlinchey is laid up with a knee injury, and it is undetermined if he will participate against the Falcons on Sunday, November 17th.
Malcolm Roach (DT) Ques Sun Illness - 24 / 10 / 24 3-1 3-1 + - Roach is ailing from an illness, and it has yet to be established if he will take the field against the Panthers on Sunday.
Ja'Quan McMillian (CB) Ques Thurs Ankle - 16 / 10 / 24 3-2 4-1 + - McMillian is managing an ankle injury, and it is unknown if he will take the field against the Saints on Thursday.
Riley Moss (CB) Ques Thurs Hip - 16 / 10 / 24 3-2 4-1 + - Moss is bothered by a hip injury, and it has yet to be determined if he will participate against the Saints on Thursday.
Justin Strnad (LB) Ques Thurs Ribs - 16 / 10 / 24 3-2 4-1 + - Strnad is battling a ribs injury, and it has yet to be established if he will be in Thursday's lineup versus the Saints.
Pat Surtain II (CB) Ques Sun Concussion - 14 / 10 / 24 3-2 4-1 + - Surtain missed the previous game due to a concussion, and it remains to be seen if he will be active against the Panthers on Sunday.
John Franklin-Myers (DE) Ques Sun Shoulder - 10 / 10 / 24 4-2 5-1 + - Franklin-Myers is managing a shoulder injury, and it remains to be seen if he will play Sunday against the Chargers.
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Tyler Conklin (TE) Questionable Ankle - 08 / 11 / 24 1-1 0-2 + - Conklin is battling an ankle injury, and it is unclear if he will participate against the Cardinals on Sunday, November 10th.
Jake Hanson (OL) Questionable Hamstring - 01 / 11 / 24 1-2 1-2 + - Hanson is managing a hamstring injury, and it is unclear if he will be active against the Colts on Sunday, November 17th.
D.J. Reed (CB) day-to-day Concussion - 31 / 10 / 24 1-2 1-2 + - Reed is dealing with a concussion, and it is unclear if he will be active for November 10th clash against the Cardinals.
Solomon Thomas (DL) Questionable Knee - 31 / 10 / 24 1-2 1-2 + - Thomas is nursing a knee injury, and it is up in the air if he will participate against the Colts on Sunday, November 17th.
Carter Warren (OT) Questionable Hip - 31 / 10 / 24 1-2 1-2 + - Warren missed the previous two matches due to a hip injury, and it is unclear if he will play against the Colts on Sunday, November 17th.
Greg Zuerlein (K) Out indefinitely Knee - 30 / 10 / 24 1-2 1-2 + - Zuerlein has been placed on injured reserve with a knee injury, and he will miss an extended period.
Jordan Travis (QB) Out indefinitely Ankle - 29 / 10 / 24 1-2 1-2 + - Travis is placed on the NFI list with an ankle injury, and there is no timetable for return.
C.J. Mosley (LB) Questionable Neck - 27 / 10 / 24 1-3 2-2 + - Mosley is managing a neck injury, and it is unknown if he will play against the Colts on Sunday, November 17th.
Alijah Vera-Tucker (G) Questionable Ankle - 25 / 10 / 24 1-3 2-2 + - Vera-Tucker is bothered by an ankle injury, and it is unknown if he will be active against the Colts on Sunday, November 17th.
Will McDonald IV (DL) Ques Sun Shoulder - 24 / 10 / 24 1-3 2-2 + - McDonald is managing a shoulder injury, and his status against the Patriots on Sunday remains to be seen.