Dig a little digging on this out of curiosity and it doesn't seem to be much of a factor, if any at all. So far, only 7 teams (will be 9 after this week with the Packers and Giants both playing following their London matchup) have played the week following their London game. Colts (2016), lost in London 30-27 to Jaguars, came in the following week -4 vs Bears, won the game by 6 (29-23). Jaguars (2017), won in London 44-7 vs Ravens, came in the following week -4 @ Jets (HA!), lost the game by 3 (23-20). Ravens (2017), lost in London 44-7 to Jaguars, came in the following week +3.5 vs Steelers, lost the game by 17 (26-9). Dolphins (2017), lost in London 20-0 to Saints, came in the following week as a PK vs Titans, won the game by 6 (16-10). Dolphins (2021), lost in London 23-20 to Jaguars, came in the following week +2 vs Falcons, lost the game by 2 (30-28) (SOME SPREAD!!!). Vikings (2022), won in London 28-25 vs Saints, came in the following week -7 vs Bears, won the game by 7 (29-22) (SOME SPREAD!!!). Saints (2022), lost in London 28-25 to Vikings, came in the following week -5 vs Seahawks, won the game by 7 (39-32). So, teams playing immediately after the London game are 4-3 straight up. Teams that come in the next week as favorites are 3-1, which might not be a good omen for us. However, 7 games is wayyyy too small of a sample size to draw any meaningful conclusion from. As I mentioned previously, the Packers and Giants both play this week, Packers are -7 vs Jets and Giants are +5 vs Ravens, so there will be 2 more data points to add to this after this week.
Who cares that the Packers are on a 2 game losing streak?! So were the Steelers when the Jets played them. It makes no difference. They need to go out and play well and beat the crap out of the Packers and the Packers will be playing hard no matter what they did in their last game or games.
Jets defense is playing well. Jets offense is playing well. Jets special teams are playing well. The Jets could win this game.
Even if I weren't a Jets fan, I'd be rooting hard for them this weekend. Aaron Rodgers is the most annoying person in the League and possibly in all of professional sports. Anything that humbles that smug, arrogant jerk-off is something all sane people should be pulling for.
Packers are on a 1 game losing streak... but we can change that. If we come in fast & loose and protect the ball... this game is ours.
The Packers still seem a bit disjointed. They’re a team I think we can beat, but it will take a perfect game from Zach without any turnovers. Unlike most QB’s we faced Aaron Rogers will punish every mistake our D makes, so I can see them putting up 25+ points. We’re gonna need to score a lot of points against this team. These are the games you want a franchise QB to step up for in his second year.
I think this is a winnable game. I hate to give them credit, but following the Giants defensive template would be a good place to start. Our corners need to take away their receivers, and our linebackers and safeties cannot allow their backs and tight end to make big plays across the middle of the field. Use our running gamer, control the clock and we can win. Jets 27 Packers 21
Rodgers has a thumb issue on his right hand. He hurt it on the final play of the Giants game. When I saw the play live, I thought he injured his shoulder - it was a gnarly hit. Of course, Aaron is going to play. GB will say it's nothing. But he didn't practice today, instead spent the majority of time with the trainers getting treatment. But discomfort in his thumb could lead to 2 or 3 bad throws that could potentially mean the difference in the game.
This is the Hardest contest for the Jets so far The Team they face has been Elite for several years plus they are at Home The Jets getting 7 points and not more perhaps has Vegas indicating some sign of respect
Sunday's look. GB going with a different look. All green and no "G" on the helmet. Jets white jersey obviously but "TBA" on the pants. The Gridiron Uniform Database (gridiron-uniforms.com)
