Aaron Rodgers’ injury dramatically impacts Jets’ odds at sportsbooks
Updated September 13, 2023 - 7:17 pm
Aaron Rodgers’ season-ending injury put a hurt on the New York Jets’ odds at Las Vegas sportsbooks.
The Westgate SuperBook listed the Jets at 60-1 to win the Super Bowl on Tuesday, while Circa sportsbook had New York at 69-1. The Jets entered the season 16-1 to win the title after acquiring Rodgers from the Green Bay Packers.
With Zach Wilson expected to start at quarterback in Rodgers’ place, the Jets are consensus 9½-point underdogs at Dallas on Sunday after being +3½ on the look-ahead line last week. New York is a +375 money-line underdog at the SuperBook and +395 at Circa.
Rodgers was injured on the Jets’ fourth play Monday when he tried to spin away from Buffalo defensive end Leonard Floyd and his left foot appeared to get caught in the turf as he twisted his body.
ESPN reported Tuesday that an MRI confirmed Rodgers tore his left Achilles tendon.
The Jets rallied for a 22-16 overtime victory over the Bills, as Wilson threw a tying touchdown pass with 4:55 remaining and Xavier Gipson returned a punt 65 yards for the winning score.
Despite the victory, New York is a -185 favorite at Circa to miss the playoffs and +160 to make the postseason.
After entering as the second choice to win the AFC East, the Jets climbed to +450 at Circa to win the division. The Bills and Dolphins are +180 co-favorites.
Sportsbooks also adjusted the future odds to win the AFC, with the Jets 30-1 at the SuperBook and 32-1 at Circa.
The Jets’ season win total opened at 9½ at the SuperBook in May, and they were favored to go over. New York’s adjusted season win total is the only one not listed by Caesars Sportsbook.
The Raiders host the Jets on Nov. 12. The line and total for the game are not posted.
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