In this article, we will formulate a Tennessee Titans vs NY Jets prediction for this NFL game on Sunday, September 15th at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tennessee. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this Week 2 matchup.
Tennessee Titans Betting Preview
The Tennessee Titans are 0-1 this year after they lost to Chicago by a score of 24-17 last week. Tennessee led 17-0 in the second quarter, but they allowed a blocked punt for a touchdown and one of the worst interceptions returned for a touchdown that you will ever see in the loss. The Titans outgained Chicago by a total of 244-148, turned the ball over three times, and went 3-14 on third down in the loss. Will Levis threw for 127 yards, one touchdown, and two interceptions, while Tony Pollard rushed for 82 yards and one score on 16 carries.
Tennessee had full control of the game against Chicago last week, but they let the lead slip away with a very poor second-half effort. The Titans got some very questionable quarterback play from Levis, which ended with a terrible interception that was returned for a touchdown.
NY Jets Betting Preview
The New York Jets are 0-1 this season after they lost to San Francisco by a score of 32-19 in their last game. New York took a 7-3 lead in the first quarter, but they allowed the next 23 points, which put the game out of reach. The Jets were outgained by a total of 401-266, turned the ball over two times, and went 6-10 on third down in the game. Aaron Rodgers threw for 167 yards, one touchdown, and one interception, while Breece Hall rushed for 54 yards and one score on 16 carries.
New York did a solid job of holding San Francisco to field goals in this game, but they allowed way too many yards and didn’t generate enough offense of their own. Rodgers looked about average in this game, but I expect him to get much better over the next few weeks as he gets back into game shape.
Why the Jets will cover
- The Titans have lost each of their last four home openers against AFC East opponents.
- The road team has won five of the Jets’ last six Week 2 games.
- The Jets have covered the spread in each of their last four games against the Titans.
- The Titans have failed to cover the spread in six of their last seven Sunday games as underdogs.
- The Titans have won the first quarter in each of their last two games as moderate underdogs (+3.5 to +7.0 points).
- The favorites have won the first half in 16 of the Jets’ last 18 games.
- The Jets have scored the first touchdown in seven of their last eight games as favorites following a road loss.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Jets’ last six games as road favorites has gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of the Titans’ last four Week 2 games has gone OVER the total points line.
Tennessee Titans Player Prop Facts
- Tyler Boyd has recorded 32+ rushing and receiving yards in each of his last nine September home appearances.
- Calvin Ridley has scored at least one touchdown in four of his five previous Week 2 appearances.
- DeAndre Hopkins has recorded 50+ receiving yards in each of his 12 previous appearances with his team as an underdog against AFC East opponents.
- Tony Pollard has recorded 47+ rushing yards in each of his last nine home appearances.
- Will Levis has thrown the equal-most interceptions in a single game this season (2 vs Bears, Week 1).
New York Jets Player Prop Facts
- Aaron Rodgers has recorded 11+ rushing yards in seven of his eight previous road appearances against AFC South opponents.
- Breece Hall has scored at least one touchdown in each of the Jets’ last four games.
- Mike Williams has recorded 39+ receiving yards in each of his last 15 appearances with his team as a road favorite.
- Aaron Rodgers has recorded 235+ passing yards in seven of his eight previous road appearances against AFC South opponents.
- Breece Hall has recorded 126+ rushing and receiving yards in each of the Jets’ last three games following a loss.
- Aaron Rodgers has thrown two or more touchdowns in each of his last 13 appearances against AFC South opponents.
- Aaron Rodgers has recorded 23+ completions in each of his last seven appearances with his team as a road favorite against AFC opponents.
- Allen Lazard ranks T1st in the NFL in receiving touchdowns (2) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Titans rank 1st in the NFL in yards allowed per game (148.0) this season.
- The Titans rank 1st in the NFL in passing yards allowed per game (64.0) this season.
- The Jets rank T1st in the NFL in red zone percentage (100.0%) this season.
- The Jets rank T1st in the NFL in Q1 win percentage (100.0) this season.
Tennessee Titans vs NY Jets Prediction
Tennessee comes into this game after a heartbreaking loss to the Bears in their first game, and I am curious to see how Levis responds after that critical interception. The Jets will be relieved to play a team easier than the 49ers, but they need to find more offense in this game. I do think we will see better play from Rodgers and the offense, while the defense should force Levis into a few more mistakes. I took Tennessee to cover in their first game, but after watching that collapse, I can’t back them here. Take the Jets to cover on the road.