The final game of the 2023 Week 1 NFL schedule is a pairing of two AFC East rivals, both with visions of deep playoff runs next January. On the first regular season episode of Monday Night Football on ESPN, the New York Jets host the Buffalo Bills in a game that will instantly set the tone for the remainder of the year.
One question that needs to be answered is the impact that Aaron Rodgers will have on the Jets at QB. Can the addition of Rodgers to this young offense place them at the top of the division?
Oddsmakers at online NFL sportsbooks are sheepish in those expectations, projecting an outcome for tonight where the Bills capture a narrow win on the road in MetLife Stadium.
Here is the current betting line for the Bills vs. Jets.
Buffalo Bills @ New York Jets Betting Line
- Bills Point Spread: -1.5
- Bills Moneyline: -127
- Jets Point Spread: +1.5
- Jets Moneyline: +107
- Over/Under: 45.5
The point spread and the over/under place both teams above the 20-point mark for Monday Night Football. Other NFL bet types offer a glimpse into how individual players will perform.
Here are the current NFL prop bets and what they imply regarding each starting quarterback’s stat line for tonight’s game.
Aaron Rodgers Prop Bets
- Attempts: 33.5
- Completions: 21.5
- Yards: 232.5
- Touchdowns: 1.5
- Interceptions: 0.5
- Rushing Yards: 3.5
Josh Allen Prop Bets
- Attempts: 34.5
- Completions: 21.5
- Yards: 251.5
- Touchdowns: 1.5
- Interceptions: 0.5
- Rushing Yards: 38.5
Outside of the rushing yards, both Allen and Rodgers appear poised for similar stats. The same can be said for the top receiving and rushing candidates – the Bills players are garnering odds that place them a yard or two higher than the best the Jets have to offer.
One arena where Buffalo stands well above New York is in the NFL futures odds for the AFC East division winner. The Bills are 100 points ahead of the Miami Dolphins, who just posted an impressive victory over the Los Angeles Chargers in LA yesterday afternoon.
AFC East Odds To Win (2023)
- Buffalo Bills +125
- Miami Dolphins +225
- New York Jets +275
- New England Patriots +1100
The Patriots didn’t fare as well against the defending NFC Champions, the Philadephia Eagles, dropping their Week 1 contest 25-20. The above odds for betting on the NFL playoffs will deliver more money than the amount wagered, no matter which franchise wins.
That prospect will likely change if the Bills win tonight. Look for Buffalo’s AFC East futures to slip into the negative if they can beat the Jets on the road.