Are you ready for some football? Some Monday Night Football? Of course, it will be of the preseason variety. But it is Monday Night Football. Further, it is an interesting matchup of rebuilding teams with the NFL betting odds. Also, there is an interesting storyline regarding the Jets. Quarterback Zach Wilson was injured in the preseason opener. As a result, the Jets’ quarterbacking situation is up in the air. The Jets are rumored to be looking at a potential trade for Jimmy Garoppolo. Meanwhile, the Falcons are looking over rookie Desmond Ridder and journeyman veteran Marcus Mariota.
Atlanta Falcons vs. New York Jets NFL Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Monday, August 22, 2022, 8 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey |
| TV Coverage: | ESPN |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Falcons | -2 (-110) | 39½ (-110) | -130 |  |
| Jets | +2 (-110) | 39½ (-110) | +110 | |
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Falcons at Jets – SBG Odds Overview
At the onset of the week is plenty of sports betting interest regarding the Jets quarterback situation. Zach Wilson was the highly touted 2021 first-round draft pick for New York. Wilson was the QB that New York was to build around. Instead, he is out indefinitely. After Wilson left the game, the Jets played Mike White and Chris Streveler in the preseason opener. Neither is considered to be a bona fide NFL starter. Of course, the Jets are seen by many casual gamblers as a cursed franchise.
By contrast, the Falcons are trying to determine who the starter will be. Longtime QB Matt Ryan was traded to the Indianapolis Colts. Thus, the Falcons are looking at two multi-purpose QBs. Desmond Ridder is the impressive rookie that became a college star at Cincinnati. In comparison, Marcus Mariota was once a highly coveted prospect that has been oft-injured.
Atlanta Falcons Team Overview
Last week the Falcons beat the Lions at Detroit 27-23 as 2.5-point dogs. The game went over the total of 35.5. Atlanta got a game-winning 21-yard TD pass from Desmond Ridder to Jared Bernhardt with 1:30 to play. Detroit outgained Atlanta 393 to 307 in total yards.
Overall, Ridder was 10/22 for 103 yards and two touchdowns with an 89.8 rating. Ridder added 59 yards rushing on six attempts with three first downs. Meanwhile, Mariota was 2/2 for 36 yards. Mariota ran for 23 yards on three rushes.
New York Jets Team Overview
Last week the Jets beat the Eagles 24-21 as 1-point dogs. The game went over the total of 35.5. Chris Streveler threw a five-yard TD pass to Calvin Jackson with 16 seconds remaining to win the game. Overall, the Jets were outgained 311 to 202 in total yards.
QB Mike White was 10/20 for 98 yards and a 64.2 rating. In comparison, Chris Streveler was 6/9 for 62 yards and a 125.9 rating. Also, Lamical Perine had ten rushes for 51 yards and two first downs. Tyler Conklin caught three passes for 23 yards and a first down. Further impressing fans and coaches was Zonovan Knight with a 52-yard kickoff return.
Falcons at Jets SBG Free Picks
In this situation, the Jets are an enticing home dog for Pro Football Bets. And a potentially good contrarian play. The gambling public is freaked out regarding the Wilson injury. As a result, the value is likely with the Jets.
Falcons at Jets SBG Best Bet: New York Jets.