Jets vs. Packers 2021 NFL Preseason Week 2 Odds and Preview

By Carlos Chacon • August 17, 2021

The New York Jets travel to Green Bay as they try to secure their second win in the NFL preseason. Meanwhile, after falling to the Houston Texans 26-7, the Packers will look to bounce back as they get the support of their home crowd.

Although it can be difficult to estimate who enters this stage of the season in better shape, we can try to find out who stands a better shot at winning the game with previous records. Looking at the Jets, it’s clear that the team has plenty of work to do following a 2-14 record in 2020. The Packers, on the other hand, finished with a stellar 13-3 record and a ticket to the playoffs, which saw the team head home in a 31-26 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

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New York Jets vs. Green Bay Packers Game Information

When: Friday, August 20, 2021, 8:00 PM ET
Where: FedExField, Landover. Maryland
TV: CBS, Fox, NBC
Radio: ESPN 1530 (Bengals) / Sports Radio 850 (Washington Football Team)
Live Stream:NFL Game Pass
NFL Odds: Washington Football Team -4.5

Why Bet on the New York Jets?

The New York Jets are on the right track since taking the 12-7 victory over rival New York Giants in their opening preseason game. Mike White had a solid game, throwing for 127 yards on 13 -of-19 passing, while Zach Wilson recorded 63 yards on 6 -of-9 passing. To complete the stellar performance of the trio, James Morgan threw for 45 yards on 5 of 9 passing with limited playing time. This alone makes it clear that the Jets are in good hands when it comes to the quarterback position, and Robert Saleh’s rotation in the last game showcased the potential of all three options.

Other notable performances for the Jets include Ty Jonhson, who took 9 carries and converted it into 33 rushing yards while La-Mical Perine put down a team-high 12 carries for 30 yards and a touchdown. Taking point for the Jets’ receiving corps is Denzel Mims, who led his team with 3 catches for 51 yards while Vyncint Smith added 3 grabs for 39 yards to seal the win. Defensively, the Jets did well to hold off their opponents. Hamilcar Rashed Jr. completed 4 tackles and 1.5 sacks. Furthermore, Jamien Sherwood had 4 tackles

Why Bet on the Green Bay Packers?

The other end of the spectrum shows a struggling Green Bay Packers team who are coming from a 26-7 loss to the Texans in their first taste of preseason action. Jordan Love threw for 122 yards and a touchdown on 12 of 7 passing in his first Packers game. Sadly, Love left the game with an injury and left quarterback duties in the hands of Kurt Benkert, who threw for 88 yards and an INT on 8 of 12 passing.

Other positive takeaways from the team include Dexter Williams and his team-high of 32 rushing yards and Patrick Taylor putting down another team-high 9 carries for 22 yards. At the receiving end, Devin Funchess led the Packers with 6 catches for 70 yards while Malik Taylor had 5 grabs for 50 yards. Kylin Hill is the only player on the team to record a touchdown grab.

Previewing the defense, Oren Burks was the center of attention with 5 total tackles and 5 solo tackles, one sack, and 2 tackles for a loss. Right behind him is Vernon Scott with 6 total tackles and 4 solos. Kabion Ento also claimed an interception for his team in the loss. Ultimately, we anticipate the same names to take part in their second preseason game.

Jets vs. Packers Betting Trends

The Jets are 2-3 in their last 5 games.
The Jets are 3-2 against the spread in their last 5 games.
The totals have gone over in 2 of the Jets’ last 5 games.
The Packers are 4-1 in their last 5 games.
The Packers are 3-2 against the spread in their last 5 games.
The totals have gone under in 1 of the Packers’ last 5 games.

Jets vs. Packers Expert Betting Predictions

The Jets are off to a good start following their disappointing 2020 season, and this might be the beginning of a new era for the team. There’s a good chance that they cover the spread and even take a second preseason win. In contrast, the Packers’ recent loss might just be a result of second and third-string players in the mix. If we see more starters playing in this Jets vs. Packers contest, they can corner the Jets and take control of the game. This is a tough one to call, but based on the numbers alone, the Packers remain the safer pick of the two.

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