The Aaron Rodgers effect is already felt for the New York Jets, evident in the team's scheduling this season.
The NFL schedule has started to leak out, and the Jets Week 1 matchup has already dropped, with the team set to host AFC East rival Buffalo Bills on Monday Night Football.
Aaron Rodgers’ Jets’ debut will come on Monday Night Football, Sept. 11, at home against the Buffalo Bills. pic.twitter.com/0XZFGjSDc4
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) May 11, 2023
FanDuel Sportsbook was quick to drop odds for this marquee opening matchup at MetLife Stadium, with the Bills slated as three-point road favorites against the Jets. While oddsmakers are bullish on the Jets competing in the AFC this season with the three-time MVP under center in the long term, it is not seen in the Week 1 odds.
However, Rodgers has thrived as the role of an underdog dating back to his Packers days, can he continue to be at his best in this spot with his new team?
As a starting QB with the Green Bay Packers, Aaron Rodgers was a home underdog just EIGHT times in 15 seasons.
— Ben Fawkes (@BFawkes22) May 11, 2023
He went 7-1 ATS (5-2-1 SU).
He'll be an underdog (+3 vs. Bills) in his NY Jets debut Week 1 pic.twitter.com/7iaRXdFr9k
The Jets' full schedule will be released on Thursday night, but expect plenty of national television coverage for Rodgers and co. if Week 1 is any indication.
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