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Buffalo meets an AFC East rival in week 1 as the Bills head to Metlife Stadium to face the New York Jets on the NFL’s first Monday Night Football game of the year.
The Jets proved to be a formidable force last season, on defense, finishing as a top-five unit. However, their offensive performance lagged, ranking 25th. Obviously with Aaron Rodgers at QB (even high on Ayahuasca) the Jets figure to improve offensively in 2023.
Picks and Predictions
Currently, 30.2% of the public foresee a shocking upset by the Jets, while a confident 62.2% believe the Bills will cover the 2.5-point spread as favorites.
Game Information
Date: Monday, September 11, 2023
Time: 8:15 PM ET
TV Channel: ABC/ESPN
Location: East Rutherford, New Jersey
Stadium: MetLife Stadium
Buffalo Bills Game Trends and Stats
The Bills covered the spread in eight out of 16 games last season and failed to do so in eight.
In games where they were favored by 2.5 points or more (18 times last season), the Bills covered the spread in eight contests.
Buffalo's games went over the point total in six out of 16 matchups last season.
Last year, the Bills outscored their opponents by an impressive 9.8 points per game (28.4)
New York Jets Game Trends and Stats
The Jets finished last season with an 8-9-0 record against the spread.
As 2.5-point underdogs or greater, the Jets posted a 6-6 record against the spread last season.
Out of 17 Jets games last season, five exceeded the point total, suggesting some high-scoring encounters.
Player Spotlights: Buffalo Bills
Josh Allen: Impressive statistics include 4,283 passing yards, 35 touchdowns, and 762 rushing yards with 7 rushing touchdowns.
Stefon Diggs: Caught 108 passes for 1,429 yards and 11 touchdowns.
Gabriel Davis: Made 48 receptions for 836 yards and 7 touchdowns.
Dawson Knox: Secured 48 receptions for 517 yards and 6 touchdowns.
Matt Milano: Made 99 tackles, 12 tackles for loss, 1.5 sacks, 3 interceptions, and 11 pass deflections.
Player Spotlights: New York Jets
Aaron Rodgers: Passed for 3,695 yards, 26 touchdowns, and 12 interceptions.
Dalvin Cook: Rushed for 1,173 yards and 8 touchdowns, with 295 receiving yards and 2 receiving touchdowns.
Breece Hall: Contributed 463 rushing yards and 4 touchdowns, along with 218 receiving yards and 1 touchdown.
Garrett Wilson: Caught 83 passes for 1,103 yards and 4 touchdowns.
Allen Lazard: Made 60 receptions for 788 yards and 6 touchdowns.
Tyler Conklin: Secured 58 receptions for 552 yards and 3 touchdowns.
C.J. Mosley: Recorded 158 tackles, 5 tackles for loss, 1 sack, 1 interception, and 7 pass deflections.
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