The New York Jets will begin their season as 2.5-point road underdogs against the Tennessee Titans, according to opening odds released Monday. The over/under for the Week 1 game has been set at a low 39.5 points, signaling expectations of a defensive struggle.
The Jets concluded their preseason with a 1-2 record, including two home losses in their final dress rehearsals. However, a strong performance from quarterback Geno Smith in his preseason debut, where he completed all seven of his passes for a touchdown on a 69-yard drive, offered a positive sign for the team. Smith's 10-play, 7-for-7 passing performance in his lone appearance contributed to a Jets victory against the Steelers.
The Titans, under offensive coordinator Brian Daboll, have seen quarterback Cam Newton complete 13 of 24 passes for 126 yards across two preseason games, with no touchdowns and no interceptions. The former No. 1 overall pick struggled with longer passes, failing to connect on any attempts beyond ten yards.
This season, the Jets' secondary has undergone significant changes with the additions of Minkah Fitzpatrick, Dane Belton, and Nahshon Wright, aiming to improve the team's interception numbers from the previous year. On the offensive side, running back Breece Hall is expected to play after a training camp injury scare, and wide receiver Garrett Wilson is set to work with what is considered his most competent quarterback since Aaron Rodgers' arrival.
The Jets vs. Titans game is scheduled to kick off at 1 p.m. ET and will be broadcast on CBS.