New York's rookie quarterback, Zach Wilson, has his hands full as he and the Jets open Week 1 in Carolina against the Panthers.
Sam Darnold will be facing his old teammates when he makes his regular season debut with the Carolina. It’s a Week 1 home date for the Panthers as they face the New York Jets at Bank of America Stadium. Darnold was dealt to Carolina in the offseason and is expected to help the Panthers improve after dismal 5-11 campaign in 2020. Selected second overall in the 2021 NFL Draft, rookie quarterback Zach Wilson takes over the daunting task of running a Jets offence that ranked dead last in the NFL in points scored last season.
The point spread for this Week 1 contest has remained steady since preseason action got underway, with the Panthers pegged as 5.5-point favourites to win on the NFL odds, while the total is listed at 44.5.
NFL Point Spread and Betting Analysis
This Sunday afternoon contest marks the first meeting between these two teams since 2017. The Panthers hold a narrow edge in head-to-head action, going 4-3 straight up in seven dates with New York since 1995. That includes a stretch of three wins in their past four clashes. The Panthers scored at least 30 points in each of those victories, including two outright wins on home turf as loft favourites. Carolina also holds a clear edge against the spread, going 2-4-1, including a 3-0-1 mark in their past four home dates with the Jets.
The Jets open the new season with plenty of work to do to reverse a dismal 5-24 run on the road since October 2017. But the Panthers have not been much better playing on home turf, going 2-10 straight up in their past 12 dates at Bank of America Stadium, while going 0-5 straight up and against the spread as home chalk during that stretch.
New York Jets
The Jets will be aiming to carry over their recent success in preseason action into Week 1. The squad went undefeated in a trio of August matchups, posting road wins over the New York Giants and Green Bay Packers, before closing things out at home with a 31-31 draw with Philadelphia.
Wilson impressed in limited action, particularly in New York’s 23-14 win in Green Bay. He passed for 128 yards and a pair of first-half TDs to give the Jets a lead they would not relinquish. However, concerns linger over the health of Jamison Crowder. The Jets’ most productive receiver in 2020 has been absent from practice as he battles a groin injury, and his status should be carefully monitored.
Carolina Panthers
Darnold took the lion’s share of the snaps in Carolina’s August finale, and raised the hopes of loyal Panthers sports bettors in the process. The former third overall pick connected on 19 of 25 pass attempts, and found the end zone twice, while leading Carolina to their lone preseason victory, a 34-9 rout of the Pittsburgh Steelers.
The Panthers defence also stood tall against Pittsburgh, limiting the Steelers to just 221 total yards. That marks a dramatic turnaround after allowing an average of 390 total yards in August losses to Indianapolis and Baltimore. However, the Panthers have fared well at protecting the ball, committing just one total turnover in preseason action.
NFL Prediction: Who Will Win Jets vs. Panthers?
Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
time | fav | line | total |
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Opening 12 Aug 2:11pm | NYJ | -4.5 -110 | O +43.5 -110 |
Closing 12 Sep 4:46pm | NYJ | -4 -103 | O +45 -110 |
- Regular Season
Jets Team Leaders
Touchdowns |
6 |
Rushing |
639 |
Passing |
2334 |
Receiving |
51 |
Sacks |
6 |
Interceptions |
2 |
Touchdowns |
6 |
Rushing |
612 |
Passing |
2527 |
Receiving |
93 |
Sacks |
11 |
Interceptions |
2 |
- Regular Season
Panthers Team Leaders
Touchdowns |
6 |
Rushing |
639 |
Passing |
2334 |
Receiving |
51 |
Sacks |
6 |
Interceptions |
2 |
Touchdowns |
6 |
Rushing |
612 |
Passing |
2527 |
Receiving |
93 |
Sacks |
11 |
Interceptions |
2 |
Weather

temp | 84 |
condition | sunny |
wind | Southwest 5mph |
Injuries
Braxton Berrios (WR)
Ashtyn Davis (S)
Chuma Edoga (T)
Sheldon Rankins (DT)
Greg Van Roten (G)
Bryce Huff (DL)
Kyle Phillips (DL)
Michael Carter (RB)
George Fant (T)
Michael Carter II (CB)
Derrick Brown (DT)
Robby Anderson (WR)
Yetur Gross-Matos (DE)
Terrace Marshall Jr. (WR)
Shi Smith (WR)
C.J. Henderson (CB)
Tommy Tremble (TE)
C.J. Henderson (CB)
Sean Chandler (S)
Darryl Johnson (DE)
Injuries
player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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Derrick Brown (DT) | Ques Sun | Elbow - 06 / 01 / 22 | 0-1 | 0-1 | + - |
Brown is hindered by an elbow injury, and it is uncertain if he will play against the Buccaneers on Sunday. |
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Robby Anderson (WR) | Ques Sun | Quadricep - 05 / 01 / 22 | 0-1 | 0-1 | + - |
Anderson is hindered by a quad injury, and it is unclear if he will partake in Sunday's matchup against the Buccaneers. |
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Yetur Gross-Matos (DE) | Out indefinitely | Illness - 05 / 01 / 22 | 0-1 | 0-1 | + - |
Gross-Matoshas been moved to the IR/COVID-19 list, and team officials have yet to provide an exact return date. |
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Terrace Marshall Jr. (WR) | I-R | Foot - 05 / 01 / 22 | 0-1 | 0-1 | + - |
Marshall Jr. has ended up on the injured reserve list due to a foot injury. |
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Shi Smith (WR) | Out indefinitely | Illness - 05 / 01 / 22 | 0-1 | 0-1 | + - |
Smith will miss an undetermined length of time after winding up on the COVID-19 list. |
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C.J. Henderson (CB) | Ques Sun | Knee - 05 / 01 / 22 | 0-1 | 0-1 | + - |
Henderson is nursing a knee ailment, leaving his status for Sunday's clash with the Buccaneers in question. |
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Tommy Tremble (TE) | Out indefinitely | Illness - 31 / 12 / 21 | 0-2 | 0-2 | + - |
Tremble will miss an undetermined length of time after winding up on the COVID-19 list. |
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C.J. Henderson (CB) | Ques Sun | Shoulder - 31 / 12 / 21 | 0-2 | 0-2 | + - |
Henderson is bothered by a shoulder injury, and it is unclear if he will face the Saints on Sunday. |
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Sean Chandler (S) | Doub Sun | Groin - 30 / 12 / 21 | 0-2 | 0-2 | + - |
Chandler sat out the last game with a groin injury, and it is unlikely that he will be available for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers. |
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Darryl Johnson (DE) | Out indefinitely | Illness - 30 / 12 / 21 | 0-2 | 0-2 | + - |
Johnson has been assigned to the IR/COVID-19 list, and it has yet to be established when he can return. |
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NEW YORK JETS
19 -
CAROLINA PANTHERS
27
Score
Prediction
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Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
time fav line total Opening 12 Aug 2:11pm NYJ -4.5 -110 O +43.5 -110 Closing 12 Sep 4:46pm NYJ -4 -103 O +45 -110 -
- Regular Season
Jets Team Leaders
Touchdowns 6
Rushing 639
Passing 2334
Receiving 51
Sacks 6
Interceptions 2
Touchdowns 6
Rushing 612
Passing 2527
Receiving 93
Sacks 11
Interceptions 2
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- Regular Season
Panthers Team Leaders
Touchdowns 6
Rushing 639
Passing 2334
Receiving 51
Sacks 6
Interceptions 2
Touchdowns 6
Rushing 612
Passing 2527
Receiving 93
Sacks 11
Interceptions 2
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Weather
temp 84 condition sunny wind Southwest 5mph -
Injuries
Braxton Berrios (WR)
Out indefinitely Quadricep - 05 / 01 / 22Ashtyn Davis (S)
Prob Sun Back - 05 / 01 / 22Chuma Edoga (T)
Prob Sun Ankle - 05 / 01 / 22Sheldon Rankins (DT)
Prob Sun Knee - 05 / 01 / 22Greg Van Roten (G)
Prob Sun Illness - 05 / 01 / 22Bryce Huff (DL)
I-R Ankle - 04 / 01 / 22Kyle Phillips (DL)
Out indefinitely Illness - 03 / 01 / 22Michael Carter (RB)
Prob Sun Concussion - 03 / 01 / 22George Fant (T)
I-R Knee - 02 / 01 / 22Michael Carter II (CB)
day-to-day Concussion - 02 / 01 / 22Derrick Brown (DT)
Ques Sun Elbow - 06 / 01 / 22Robby Anderson (WR)
Ques Sun Quadricep - 05 / 01 / 22Yetur Gross-Matos (DE)
Out indefinitely Illness - 05 / 01 / 22Terrace Marshall Jr. (WR)
I-R Foot - 05 / 01 / 22Shi Smith (WR)
Out indefinitely Illness - 05 / 01 / 22C.J. Henderson (CB)
Ques Sun Knee - 05 / 01 / 22Tommy Tremble (TE)
Out indefinitely Illness - 31 / 12 / 21C.J. Henderson (CB)
Ques Sun Shoulder - 31 / 12 / 21Sean Chandler (S)
Doub Sun Groin - 30 / 12 / 21Darryl Johnson (DE)
Out indefinitely Illness - 30 / 12 / 21Injuries
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.
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Derrick Brown (DT) Ques Sun Elbow - 06 / 01 / 22 0-1 0-1 + - Brown is hindered by an elbow injury, and it is uncertain if he will play against the Buccaneers on Sunday.
Robby Anderson (WR) Ques Sun Quadricep - 05 / 01 / 22 0-1 0-1 + - Anderson is hindered by a quad injury, and it is unclear if he will partake in Sunday's matchup against the Buccaneers.
Yetur Gross-Matos (DE) Out indefinitely Illness - 05 / 01 / 22 0-1 0-1 + - Gross-Matoshas been moved to the IR/COVID-19 list, and team officials have yet to provide an exact return date.
Terrace Marshall Jr. (WR) I-R Foot - 05 / 01 / 22 0-1 0-1 + - Marshall Jr. has ended up on the injured reserve list due to a foot injury.
Shi Smith (WR) Out indefinitely Illness - 05 / 01 / 22 0-1 0-1 + - Smith will miss an undetermined length of time after winding up on the COVID-19 list.
C.J. Henderson (CB) Ques Sun Knee - 05 / 01 / 22 0-1 0-1 + - Henderson is nursing a knee ailment, leaving his status for Sunday's clash with the Buccaneers in question.
Tommy Tremble (TE) Out indefinitely Illness - 31 / 12 / 21 0-2 0-2 + - Tremble will miss an undetermined length of time after winding up on the COVID-19 list.
C.J. Henderson (CB) Ques Sun Shoulder - 31 / 12 / 21 0-2 0-2 + - Henderson is bothered by a shoulder injury, and it is unclear if he will face the Saints on Sunday.
Sean Chandler (S) Doub Sun Groin - 30 / 12 / 21 0-2 0-2 + - Chandler sat out the last game with a groin injury, and it is unlikely that he will be available for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers.
Darryl Johnson (DE) Out indefinitely Illness - 30 / 12 / 21 0-2 0-2 + - Johnson has been assigned to the IR/COVID-19 list, and it has yet to be established when he can return.