The Jets are coming off an incredibly rough 2-14 season in 2020 and hope to gather some positives early on – especially with rookie quarterback Zach Wilson under centre. Meanwhile, the Giants ended last season with a 6-10 record and surprisingly were one game away from clinching a postseason spot. However, nobody was really that excited given that teams were in the horrendous NFC East.  Both teams are trying to build a strong foundation, so this contest could prove more important than some people think.

The Jets are favoured to win on the NFL pre-season odds with a total of 35.

NFL Point Spread and Betting Analysis

We really don’t have a lot of intel to go off of here. Joe Judge, the head coach of the New York Giants, is in his second year on the job but the teams didn’t play preseason games last season due to COVID-19. We don’t really know whether he cares about these games or not. The same can be said about New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh, who is making his coaching debut on Saturday.

New York Jets

This matchup will be the very first time that we see the rookie Zach Wilson hit the field in the NFL. The 2021 No. 2 overall pick was reportedly having some struggles in training camp but has a serious opportunity to prove that he is the real deal here – even if it is in limited action. We really don’t know how long he’ll play as he needs the reps, but the Jets are also giving him the starting job, so they can’t afford an injury.

The team will also be taking a very close look at their other first round pick, offensive lineman Alijah Vera-Tucker. Objectively speaking, things can’t really get worse for the Jets this season. This game should be a great indicator of how their younger players are developing and whether they’ve bottomed out or are in for another rough season.

New York Giants

The Giants quarterback situation is a little bit clearer and they do appear to have a better rotation for betting purposes. You can expect Daniel Jones to get some work early on in the game, but he is likely not going to be in for long. Both Mike Glennon and Clayton Thorson will be getting the rest of the reps after Jones steps out. Glennon is an experienced NFL vet, so if he’s coming in against backups, that could give the Giants an edge. Those quarterbacks, however, shouldn’t expect to see Saquon Barkley on the field as he is still rehabbing from a torn ACL.

The Giants’ offensive line is also going to be a major factor here as that has been a glaring need for them in the past couple of seasons. They put some work into it during the offseason and this matchup will see how far they have come. The team does have lots of depth at wide receiver, so that should help. Kenny Golladay and Sterling Shepard might not play much, but Darius Slayton, John Ross and Dante Pettis all have NFL action, and first-round pick Kadarius Toney will be on display too.

NFL Prediction: Who Will Win Jets vs. Giants?

• Regular Season

Jets Team Leaders

NYJ

Touchdowns	Elijah Moore 6
Rushing	Michael Carter 639
Passing	Zach Wilson 2334
Receiving	Jamison Crowder 51
Sacks	Quinnen Williams 6
Interceptions	Brandin Echols 2

NYG

Touchdowns	Saquon Barkley 4
Rushing	Devontae Booker 593
Passing	Daniel Jones 2428
Receiving	Evan Engram 46
Sacks	Azeez Ojulari 8
Interceptions	Xavier McKinney 5

• Regular Season

Giants Team Leaders

NYJ

Touchdowns	Elijah Moore 6
Rushing	Michael Carter 639
Passing	Zach Wilson 2334
Receiving	Jamison Crowder 51
Sacks	Quinnen Williams 6
Interceptions	Brandin Echols 2

NYG

Touchdowns	Saquon Barkley 4
Rushing	Devontae Booker 593
Passing	Daniel Jones 2428
Receiving	Evan Engram 46
Sacks	Azeez Ojulari 8
Interceptions	Xavier McKinney 5

Weather

temp	85
condition	cloudy
wind	North 9mph

Injuries

N.Y. Jets

Braxton Berrios (WR)

Out indefinitely Quadricep - 05 / 01 / 22

Ashtyn Davis (S)

Prob Sun Back - 05 / 01 / 22

Chuma Edoga (T)

Prob Sun Ankle - 05 / 01 / 22

Sheldon Rankins (DT)

Prob Sun Knee - 05 / 01 / 22

Greg Van Roten (G)

Prob Sun Illness - 05 / 01 / 22

Bryce Huff (DL)

I-R Ankle - 04 / 01 / 22

Kyle Phillips (DL)

Out indefinitely Illness - 03 / 01 / 22

Michael Carter (RB)

Prob Sun Concussion - 03 / 01 / 22

George Fant (T)

I-R Knee - 02 / 01 / 22

Michael Carter II (CB)

day-to-day Concussion - 02 / 01 / 22

N.Y. Giants

Lorenzo Carter (LB)

Ques Sun Illness - 06 / 01 / 22

Saquon Barkley (RB)

Ques Sun Ankle - 05 / 01 / 22

Cullen Gillaspia (FB)

Ques Sun Knee - 05 / 01 / 22

Will Hernandez (G)

Ques Sun Ankle - 05 / 01 / 22

Austin Johnson (DT)

Ques Sun Foot - 05 / 01 / 22

Kyle Rudolph (TE)

Ques Sun Ankle - 05 / 01 / 22

Andrew Thomas (T)

Ques Sun Shoulder - 05 / 01 / 22

Elerson Smith (LB)

I-R Neck - 05 / 01 / 22

Mike Glennon (QB)

out for season Hand - 03 / 01 / 22

Graham Gano (K)

Prob Sun Illness - 30 / 12 / 21

Injuries

N.Y. Jets

player (position)	status		ats*current	o/u*	notes
Braxton Berrios (WR)	Out indefinitely	Quadricep - 05 / 01 / 22	1-0	1-0	+ -
Berrios has been shuttled to the injured reserve list with a quad contusion, and it is unknown when he will return to the field.
Ashtyn Davis (S)	Prob Sun	Back - 05 / 01 / 22	1-0	1-0	+ -
Davis is limited with a back injury, but it is projected that he will play against the Bills on Sunday.
Chuma Edoga (T)	Prob Sun	Ankle - 05 / 01 / 22	1-0	1-0	+ -
Edoga has an ankle injury, but it is not expected to affect his status against the Bills on Sunday.
Sheldon Rankins (DT)	Prob Sun	Knee - 05 / 01 / 22	1-0	1-0	+ -
Rankins is hobbled by a knee injury, but it is likely that he will suit up against the Bills on Sunday.
Greg Van Roten (G)	Prob Sun	Illness - 05 / 01 / 22	1-0	1-0	+ -
Van Roten is ailing from an illness, but it is likely that he will partake in Sunday's game against the Bills.
Bryce Huff (DL)	I-R	Ankle - 04 / 01 / 22	1-0	1-0	+ -
Huff has been assigned to the injured reserve list due to an ankle injury.
Kyle Phillips (DL)	Out indefinitely	Illness - 03 / 01 / 22	1-0	1-0	+ -
Phillips has been shuttled to the IR/COVID-19 list, and it is unclear when he will return to action.
Michael Carter (RB)	Prob Sun	Concussion - 03 / 01 / 22	1-0	1-0	+ -
Carter was removed from the last game due to a concussion, but it is likely that he will be active against the Bills on Sunday.
George Fant (T)	I-R	Knee - 02 / 01 / 22	2-0	2-0	+ -
Fant has been shuttled to the injured reserve list due to a knee injury.
Michael Carter II (CB)	day-to-day	Concussion - 02 / 01 / 22	2-0	2-0	+ -
Carter II was removed from the last game due to a concussion, and it has yet to be established if he will be active against the Bills in Week 18.

N.Y. Giants

player (position)	status		ats*current	o/u*	notes
Lorenzo Carter (LB)	Ques Sun	Illness - 06 / 01 / 22	0-1	0-1	+ -
Carter is tending to an illness, and it is unknown if he will take on the Washington Football Team on Sunday.
Saquon Barkley (RB)	Ques Sun	Ankle - 05 / 01 / 22	0-1	0-1	+ -
Barkley is hindered by an ankle injury, and it remains to be seen if he will take the field against the Washington Football Team on Sunday.
Cullen Gillaspia (FB)	Ques Sun	Knee - 05 / 01 / 22	0-1	0-1	+ -
Gillaspia has a knee injury, leaving his status against the Washington Football Team on Sunday in question.
Will Hernandez (G)	Ques Sun	Ankle - 05 / 01 / 22	0-1	0-1	+ -
Hernandez is limited by an ankle injury, leaving his availability against the Washington Football Team on Sunday in question.
Austin Johnson (DT)	Ques Sun	Foot - 05 / 01 / 22	0-1	0-1	+ -
Johnson is managing a foot injury, and it has yet to be determined if he will participate in Sunday's matchup with the Washington Football Team.
Kyle Rudolph (TE)	Ques Sun	Ankle - 05 / 01 / 22	0-1	0-1	+ -
Rudolph is battling an ankle issue, and it is unknown if he will take on the Washington Football Team on Sunday.
Andrew Thomas (T)	Ques Sun	Shoulder - 05 / 01 / 22	0-1	0-1	+ -
Thomas is nursing a shoulder injury, and it has yet to be announced if he will be a participant in Sunday's contest versus the Washington Football Team.
Elerson Smith (LB)	I-R	Neck - 05 / 01 / 22	0-1	0-1	+ -
Smith has ended up on the injured reserve list with a neck injury and is also on the IR/COVID-19 list.
Mike Glennon (QB)	out for season	Hand - 03 / 01 / 22	0-1	0-1	+ -
Glennon will miss the remainder of the 2021 season after undergoing hand surgery.
Graham Gano (K)	Prob Sun	Illness - 30 / 12 / 21	0-2	1-1	+ -
Gano is ailing from an illness, but it is projected that he will line up against the Bears on Sunday.