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The New York Jets enter the season with high expectations, especially after acquiring veteran quarterback Aaron Rodgers. Last year, the team showed flashes of potential but lacked consistency at the quarterback position. With Rodgers now leading the offense and one of the NFL's top defensive units backing him up, missing the playoffs would be a significant disappointment.

Aaron Rodgers brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record. Last season with the Green Bay Packers, the 39-year-old threw for 3,695 yards and had a 26:12 touchdown-to-interception ratio. The Jets also boast a strong rushing attack led by Breece Hall. Despite his rookie season in 2022 being cut short due to injury, the 22-year-old averaged an impressive 5.8 yards per carry. The receiving corps is highlighted by Garrett Wilson, who earned Offensive Rookie of the Year honors after recording 1,103 receiving yards. The team also added veteran wide receiver Mecole Hardman to further strengthen their offensive arsenal.

Defensively, the Jets have the potential to be one of the league's elite units. Linebacker C.J. Mosley returns after leading the team in tackles last season. The secondary is anchored by standout cornerback Sauce Gardner, who was named Defensive Rookie of the Year and led the NFL in passes defended. The Jets ranked third in pass defense last year, although their rush defense was middle-of-the-pack at 16th. With their roster's talent and depth, they're poised to make a significant impact this season.

The San Francisco 49ers are once again considered Super Bowl contenders. They've reached the NFC Championship Game in three of the past four seasons, including a Super Bowl appearance after the 2019 season where they fell to the Kansas City Chiefs. The team retains a strong roster and enters the season with high aspirations.

Quarterback Brock Purdy emerged as a surprising star late in the 2022 season. The 23-year-old stepped in due to injuries and helped lead the 49ers deep into the playoffs before suffering an elbow injury. Fully recovered, Purdy is expected to continue his development as the team's starter. The 49ers feature one of the league's premier running backs in Christian McCaffrey, who was acquired mid-season last year. McCaffrey totaled 1,139 rushing yards and is a dual-threat weapon both on the ground and through the air. The receiving group is formidable, featuring talents like Deebo Samuel and Brandon Aiyuk. Aiyuk had a breakout season in 2022 with 1,015 receiving yards, and both receivers are key components of the team's offensive strategy.

Defensively, the 49ers were among the best in the league last season, leading in total defense. They brought in Steve Wilks as their new defensive coordinator to maintain and build upon that success. The defense is led by linebacker Fred Warner and defensive end Nick Bosa, who earned Defensive Player of the Year honors after recording 18.5 sacks. While the secondary is solid, it doesn't quite match the dominance of their front seven; the team ranked 20th in pass defense but excelled in rush defense, finishing first in the league.

Headlines 🚨

On This Day in Sport History: 1945 Jimmie Fox hits his 534th and final home run.

1965 Sandy Koufax throws his first perfect game in a 1-0 win over the Chicago Cubs.

1987 Nolan Ryan strikes out his 4,000th batter.

Bills QB Josh Allen cleared to play the Dolphins after a hand injury in Mondays practice.

Puka Nacua aggravated knee and will be on a week-to-week basis until he can play.

Panthers top defensive end Derrick Brown is out for the season with a knee injury.

Browns TE David Njoku is week-to week after an ankle injury against the Cowboys.

Jacob DeGrom and Max Scherzer are rejoining the Rangers rotation after missing most of the 2024 season.

The Texas Longhorns move up to 2nd after a convincing win over Michigan, SEC holds 6 out of the top 7 spots.

Trends 📈📉 via Oddsshark

⚾️ Rays at Phillies

• The total has gone UNDER in 14 of Tampa Bay's last 19 games on the road

⚾️ Marlins at Pirates

• The total has gone OVER in 5 of Miami's last 6 games when playing Pittsburgh

⚾️ Reds at Braves

• Cincinnati is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Atlanta

• Cincinnati is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Atlanta

• The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Atlanta's last 12 games at home

• The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Atlanta's last 8 games

⚾️ Mets at Blue Jays

• The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Toronto's last 11 games

⚾️ Orioles at Red Sox

• Baltimore is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Boston

⚾️ Guardians at White Sox

• The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Cleveland's last 7 games when playing on the road against Chi White Sox

• The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Cleveland's last 8 games

• The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Chi White Sox's last 5 games at home 

⚾️ Angels at Twins

• The total has gone OVER in 4 of LA Angels's last 5 games when playing on the road against Minnesota

⚾️ Cubs at Dodgers

• The total has gone OVER in 5 of LA Dodgers's last 6 games when playing Chi Cubs

🏈 Jets at Niners

• The total has gone UNDER in 5 of NY Jets's last 6 games when playing San Francisco

• The total has gone UNDER in 5 of NY Jets's last 6 games on the road

• San Francisco is 21-4 SU in its last 25 games at home

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🏈 NFL

39% of bets and 49% of money is on NYJ +4

27% of bets and 51% of money is on NYJ +160

⚾️ MLB

45% of bets and 68% of money is on UNDER 8.5 CIN at ATL

60% of bets and 82% of money is on OVER 8.5 KC at NYY

61% of bets and 81% of money is on OVER 8.5 NYM at TOR

57% of bets and 76% of money is on NYM -1.5 +120

51% of bets and 81% of money is on OVER 8.5 BAL at BOS

56% of bets and 84% of money is on OVER 10.5 CHC at LAD

Future Odds 🔮 via Bovada Sportsbook

Picks 🔒

Jets +4 | The New York Jets have a strong team on both offense and defense. Aaron Rodgers is healthy and has looked good in practice, even though he didn’t play in the preseason. Rodgers has a great track record against the 49ers, with 20 touchdowns and only 2 interceptions. While the 49ers' defense is good, ranked 14th in pass defense last year, Rodgers should still perform well.