Jets vs. Cowboys: NFL Week 2 Odds & Picks (2023)
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NFL Odds, Picks & Predictions: Jets vs. Cowboys
Welp. The Super Bowl aspirations evaporated quickly for the New York Jets. But enough Aaron Rodgers lamenting. The question now is what New York’s offense can be with Zach Wilson back under center. The answer is probably not great. I’d expect New York’s coaching staff to put the training wheels on Wilson to mitigate the risk of throwing the ball away to Dallas’ aggressive cornerbacks. That being said, New York’s conservative approach will limit the upside of this offense despite the fact that it has some great players in Breece Hall, Dalvin Cook, and Garrett Wilson. Let’s also mention that New York’s offensive line is among the league’s worst and could be overwhelmed by Dallas’ pass rush. On the flip side, New York’s defense is great enough to keep it in games and steal them, as we saw Monday night. And while Dallas absolutely demolished the Giants Sunday night, we didn’t really learn much about the Cowboys’ offense. Granted, Dak Prescott and the Dallas offense didn’t have to do much. But this unit could also struggle against a New York defense that plays with a ton of speed and is deep upfront. I lean with the Jets and the points, but I fully recognize that Wilson could throw the cover away with a back-breaking turnover. So, instead, I’ll take the under. The Jets will look to shorten the game on the ground, while Dallas likely won’t take too many chances, knowing it doesn’t need to put up a ton of points to beat Wilson.
Pick: Under 38.5 (-110)
-Matt Barbato
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