New York Jets NFL Betting
January 12, 1969, remains one of the most historic days ever in sports. The New York Jets upset the Baltimore Colts 16-7 at 18-point dogs in Super Bowl III. Jets quarterback Joe Namath guaranteed victory and delivered. For Jets fans, it’s been all downhill ever since. Three years ago, the Jets selected Sam Darnold as the third overall pick of the 2018 NFL Draft. Darnold has since escaped to the Carolina Panthers. Enter Zach Wilson, the second overall pick of the 2021 NFL Draft out of BYU. Wilson is tasked with becoming the quarterback that Darnold never became; through no fault of his own, it should be added. Keeping in the spirit of newness is head coach Robert Saleh, who arrives after the two-year Adam Gase debacle. Perhaps someday, the Jets will reach their peak of 53 years ago. However, it’s not going to happen this year.
2021 New York Jets Betting Odds
Odds to win Super Bowl: +12500
Odds to win AFC Conference: +6700
Odds to win AFC East Division: +2400
2021 Regular Season Win Total: 6
Robert Saleh is the highly respected defensive coordinator of the San Francisco 49ers (2017-2020) that arrives as the latest man trying to get the Jets off the ground. Only coaches in Jets’ history departed with a winning record. Hall of Famer Bill Parcells posted a .604-win percentage in three seasons, with his successor Al Groh going .563 in his only campaign. Even Super Bowl champion Weeb Ewbank could muster only a .481 career win percentage with the Jets. Saleh is defying some serious history. Saleh’s defensive background is needed in New York. The Jets ranked 24th for total defense and 26th for points allowed in 2020.
Zach Wilson arrives from BYU as the man touted to be the next Steve Young. That is because of Wilson’s ability to run and pass like the Hall of Famer Young, who was also out of BYU. Like his head coach, Wilson is defying some very negative history. And as the unfortunate Darnold learned, without a good supporting cast, no quarterback has a chance in the NFL. One positive for Wilson is that the Jets' offensive line is not that bad.
Perhaps one of the best values of the 2021 NFL Draft is running back Michael Carter of North Carolina. The Jets got him with the 107th pick.
New York Jets Schedule & Results
Week two brings the home opener against the New England Patriots. This game will likely be an interesting matchup of two first round 2021 NFL Draft picks. Mac Jones will be given every chance to win the Patriots' QB job. Zach Wilson is a fait accompli to start for the Jets.
Jets Past Seasons (2000)
| YEAR |
RECORD |
PLAYOFFS |
| 2020 |
2-14 |
None |
| 2019 |
7-9 |
None |
| 2018 |
4-12 |
None |
| 2017 |
5-11 |
None |
| 2016 |
5-11 |
None |
| 2015 |
10-6 |
None |
| 2014 |
4-12 |
None |
| 2013 |
8-8 |
None |
| 2012 |
6-10 |
None |
| 2011 |
8-8 |
None |
| 2010 |
11-5 |
Lost Conference Championship |
| 2009 |
9-7 |
Lost Conference Championship |
| 2008 |
9-7 |
None |
| 2007 |
4-12 |
None |
| 2006 |
10-6 |
Lost Wild Card Round |
| 2005 |
4-12 |
None |
| 2004 |
10-6 |
Lost Divisional Round |
| 2003 |
6-10 |
None |
| 2002 |
9-7 |
Lost Divisional Round |
| 2001 |
10-6 |
Lost Wild Card Round |
| 2000 |
9-7 |
None |
The Jets were born in 1960 as the Titans in the American Football League. In 1963 they rebranded as the Jets. Joe Namath’s arrival in 1965 turned the franchise into “major league” status. In recent years the Jets flirted with the AFC Championship in 2009 and 2010 but couldn’t finish.
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