New York Jets bomb out of Super Bowl betting with Rodgers injury
In a cruel blow for the New York Jets, Aaron Rodgers has been ruled out for the 2023-24 NFL season after tearing his Achilles on his debut for the team.
This unfortunate turn of events has cast a sombre tone over what was once a season brimming with excitement for Jets fans.
With the seasoned superstar at the quarterback position, there were expectations of a run to the Super Bowl, but now there is an air of uncertainty regarding whether Rodgers will ever take the field again in the NFL.
The Jets still managed to secure a victory against the Buffalo Bills in Week 1, with backup quarterback Zach Wilson stepping up.
However, Wilson faced significant struggles, and credit for the win must be attributed primarily to the Jets’ formidable defence.
Losing Rodgers undoubtedly puts a cap on the Jets’ potential.
Despite boasting a formidable roster, the Super Bowl aspirations that once seemed within reach now appear to have slipped through their fingers.
Following the victory, the Jets’ odds for the Super Bowl have skyrocketed on most NFL bookmakers, surging from +1600 to +6500.
Even the betting line for next week’s showdown against the Dallas Cowboys has shifted, with the Jets moving from +3 to +7.5 on the spread.
With Wilson at the helm in his third season, it remains uncertain whether the Jets will actively pursue a new quarterback.
Irrespective of how the situation unfolds, this injury marks a significant setback for a franchise that has grappled with its fair share of challenges since clinching its sole Super Bowl victory in 1968.
