The New York Jets entered the 2024 season with relatively high expectations. Should Aaron Rodgers stay healthy, there is no reason why they don’t have a shot at a nice season. Week 1’s 32-19 loss in San Francisco may have put some of the excitement in check. The Titans were not on many people’s minds this offseason, and they gave few reasons to get excited by losing an incredibly winnable game to the Bears, 24-17.

Our NFL odds feel the visiting Jets will take care of business. New York is a -3.5 favourite for this contest, with the over-under tabulated for 40.5.

NFL Point Spread and Betting Analysis

This isn’t an AFC matchup that conjures up many memories. They haven’t played since 2021 and even that game was odd. It was one of the rare solid Zach Wilson performances. He threw for 297 yards that day to go along with 2 TDs in a 27-24 Jets overtime win. The Gang Green and Titans met three years before that (Tennessee victory in 2018), and another three seasons before then (Jets win in 2015). Nine years to go through a trio of contests isn’t much data.

The dose of reality the Jets got on Monday night in Week 1 dropped them to 0-1 against the spread to start the new season. Similarly, the Titans’ relative ineptitude sunk them to a 0-1 debut.

It’s hard to assess this 2024 Jets squad vis-à-vis last season for one obvious reason. For the stats fans out there, they went 3-5 away from home, but one assumes they should fare better with Rodgers under centre. New York has covered the spread only twice on their travels dating back to last season, going 2-6-1 in the process.

Maybe Tennessee’s moribund start in Chicago wasn’t a surprise. They were an awful 1-7 away from home in 2023. Conversely, they went a respectable 5-3 in front of their supporters (one game was in London). Their efforts at home versus the spread translated to a solid 5-2-1 tally.

New York Jets

Who is to blame for the 32-19 drubbing at the hands of the 49ers? How could head coach Robert Saleh not be more ready to face an organization and coach he worked with for four years? Why wasn’t Rodgers better? Etc. Welcome to the New York circus.

No, it didn’t look great. Yes, the defence should have done a better job plugging run gaps given that they faced a backup – the Jets allowed 180 yards on the ground. It also couldn’t get off the field, with the Niners executing 70 plays and holding the ball for over 38 minutes. As for Rodgers, one supposes he did what he could with his limited time in action, although he didn’t wow anybody (13-for-21, 167 yards, one TD, one pick).

The game was so out of hand that New York’s third major was courtesy of a Tyrod Taylor to Allen Lazard connection in the final minutes, with Rodgers mulling the game from the sideline. The oft-vaunted Garrett Wilson hauled in six passes for 60 yards.

Tennessee Titans

On the other hand, the Titans don’t garner nearly as much attention as the Rodgers-led Jets. They should, considering how they let Week 1 slip through their fingers.

The match was there for the taking. Will Levis was playing relatively well, Tennessee had a 17-0 second-quarter advantage, and the defence made number one overall draftee Caleb Williams look mediocre. The worst part is they made Williams look mediocre all game long, yet still lost 24-17. Levis is a young QB, entering only his second season, but interceptions like the one he tossed in the fourth quarter that truly turned the tide cannot happen again.

New signings RB Tony Pollard and WR Calvin Ridley were decent but not involved as much as they could have been. Veteran S Amani Hooker led the way with a quintet of solo tackles.

NFL Prediction: Who Will Win Jets vs. Titans?

• Regular Season

Jets Team Leaders

NYJ

Touchdowns	Allen Lazard 4
Rushing	Breece Hall 197
Passing	Aaron Rodgers 1093
Receiving	Garrett Wilson 33
Sacks	Will McDonald IV 6
Interceptions	Brandin Echols 2

TEN

Touchdowns	Tony Pollard 3
Rushing	Tony Pollard 339
Passing	Will Levis 699
Receiving	Tony Pollard 16
Sacks	Harold Landry III 4
Interceptions	Amani Hooker 1

• Regular Season

Titans Team Leaders

NYJ

Touchdowns	Allen Lazard 4
Rushing	Breece Hall 197
Passing	Aaron Rodgers 1093
Receiving	Garrett Wilson 33
Sacks	Will McDonald IV 6
Interceptions	Brandin Echols 2

TEN

Touchdowns	Tony Pollard 3
Rushing	Tony Pollard 339
Passing	Will Levis 699
Receiving	Tony Pollard 16
Sacks	Harold Landry III 4
Interceptions	Amani Hooker 1

Weather

temp	80
condition	cloudy
wind	South 13mph

Injuries

N.Y. Jets

Tyler Conklin (TE)

Ques Sun Hip - 10 / 10 / 24

Aaron Rodgers (QB)

Ques Mon Ankle - 07 / 10 / 24

Michael Carter II (CB)

Out Mon Hamstring - 06 / 10 / 24

Sauce Gardner (CB)

Que Mon Concussion - 06 / 10 / 24

Aaron Rodgers (QB)

Prob Sun Knee - 01 / 10 / 24

Morgan Moses (OL)

Que Mon Ankle - 20 / 09 / 24

Michael Carter II (CB)

Ques Thurs Ankle - 16 / 09 / 24

Jermaine Johnson (LB)

out for season Achilles - 15 / 09 / 24

C.J. Mosley (LB)

Que Mon Foot - 15 / 09 / 24

Micheal Clemons (DL)

Ques Sun Tricep - 12 / 09 / 24

Tennessee

Jamal Adams (S)

Mid Nov Hip - 09 / 10 / 24

Keondre Coburn (DL)

day-to-day Knee - 30 / 09 / 24

Will Levis (QB)

Prob Sun Shoulder - 30 / 09 / 24

L'Jarius Sneed (CB)

Ques Mon Hamstring - 28 / 09 / 24

Jaelyn Duncan (OL)

day-to-day Shoulder - 27 / 09 / 24

Amani Hooker (S)

Ques Mon Upper Body - 26 / 09 / 24

Chidobe Awuzie (CB)

Out indefinitely Groin - 23 / 09 / 24

Jeffery Simmons (DT)

Que Sun Elbow - 23 / 09 / 24

Tyjae Spears (RB)

Ques Sun Ankle - 17 / 09 / 24

Peter Skoronski (OL)

day-to-day Neck - 12 / 09 / 24

Injuries

N.Y. Jets

player (position)	status		ats*current	o/u*	notes
Tyler Conklin (TE)	Ques Sun	Hip - 10 / 10 / 24	0-1	0-1	+ -
Conklin is hampered by a hip injury, and it is unclear if he will face the Bills on Sunday.
Aaron Rodgers (QB)	Ques Mon	Ankle - 07 / 10 / 24	0-1	0-1	+ -
Rodgers is dealing with a low-ankle sprain, and it is unknown if he will suit up against the Bills on Monday.
Michael Carter II (CB)	Out Mon	Hamstring - 06 / 10 / 24	0-2	0-2	+ -
Carter II is dealing with a hamstring injury, and he is not likely to play against the Bills on Monday.
Sauce Gardner (CB)	Que Mon	Concussion - 06 / 10 / 24	0-2	0-2	+ -
Gardner left the game due to a concussion, and it is unclear if he will play against the Bills on Monday.
Aaron Rodgers (QB)	Prob Sun	Knee - 01 / 10 / 24	0-2	0-2	+ -
Rodgers is managing a knee injury, but he is likely to play Sunday against the Vikings.
Morgan Moses (OL)	Que Mon	Ankle - 20 / 09 / 24	2-2	0-3-1	+ -
Moses sat out the previous match due to an ankle injury, and it remains to be seen if he face the Bills on Monday.
Michael Carter II (CB)	Ques Thurs	Ankle - 16 / 09 / 24	2-2	0-3-1	+ -
Carter II is nursing with a ankle injury, and it is unknown if he will be on field against the Patriots on Thursday.
Jermaine Johnson (LB)	out for season	Achilles - 15 / 09 / 24	0-3	0-2-1	+ -
Johnson is placed on the injured reserve list with an achilles injury, and he has been shut down for the remainder of the season.
C.J. Mosley (LB)	Que Mon	Foot - 15 / 09 / 24	0-3	0-2-1	+ -
Mosley sat out the last three games due to a foot injury, and it remains to be seen if he face the Bills on Monday.
Micheal Clemons (DL)	Ques Sun	Tricep - 12 / 09 / 24	0-3	0-2-1	+ -
Clemons is dealing with a tricep injury, and it is uncertain if he will play against the Titans on Sunday.

Tennessee

player (position)	status		ats*current	o/u*	notes
Jamal Adams (S)	Mid Nov	Hip - 09 / 10 / 24	1-0	1-0	+ -
Adams is placed on NFI list with a hip injury, and he is expected to miss at least the next four games.
Keondre Coburn (DL)	day-to-day	Knee - 30 / 09 / 24	1-1	2-0	+ -
Coburn is dealing with a knee injury, and it is undetermined if he will take the field against the Bills on October 20th.
Will Levis (QB)	Prob Sun	Shoulder - 30 / 09 / 24	1-1	2-0	+ -
Levis exited the previous contest with a right shoulder injury, but he is projected to be active against the Colts on Sunday.
L'Jarius Sneed (CB)	Ques Mon	Hamstring - 28 / 09 / 24	1-1	2-0	+ -
Sneed is dealing with a hamstring injury, and it is unknown if he will face the Dolphins on Monday.
Jaelyn Duncan (OL)	day-to-day	Shoulder - 27 / 09 / 24	1-1	2-0	+ -
Duncan is battling with a shoulder injury, and it is uncertain if he will dress against the Bills on October 20th.
Amani Hooker (S)	Ques Mon	Upper Body - 26 / 09 / 24	1-1	2-0	+ -
Hooker is managing a upper body injury, and it is unclear if he will play Monday against the Dolphins.
Chidobe Awuzie (CB)	Out indefinitely	Groin - 23 / 09 / 24	1-1	2-0	+ -
Awuzie will miss an undetermined length of time due to a groin injury, and he is without a definitive timetable for return.
Jeffery Simmons (DT)	Que Sun	Elbow - 23 / 09 / 24	1-1	2-0	+ -
Simmons is nursing an elbow injury, and it is unclear if he will return to action against Colts on Sunday.
Tyjae Spears (RB)	Ques Sun	Ankle - 17 / 09 / 24	1-2	2-0-1	+ -
Spears is dealing with an ankle injury, and his status for Sunday's clash against the Packers is yet too be established.
Peter Skoronski (OL)	day-to-day	Neck - 12 / 09 / 24	0-2	2-1-1	+ -
Skoronski is dealing with a neck injury, and it remains to be seen if he will play against the Bills on October 20th.