Week 2 NFL Picks: The New York Jets picked up right where they left off last season, as their defense proved to be as good as any and their offense as opportunistic as ever in their 27-24 win over the Dallas Cowboys Sunday night. Looking to move to 2-0 in a very tough AFC East Division, the Jets will enjoy another home game, as the welcome the Jacksonville Jaguars to MetLife Stadium.
Let’s start things off by indicating that NFL Point Spreads specialists have listed the (1-0-0) New York Jets [-9] as heavy favorites in their Week 2 NFL Picks matchup with the underdog (1-0) Jacksonville Jaguars [+9]. This game has an OVER/UNDER of 39 points and it kicks off on Sunday afternoon at 1 PM ET on CBS Sports.
With the opportunity to earn his coach’s trust, which would allow him to throw the ball more often, third-year quarterback, Mark Sanchez came up big when it most mattered. “Sanchize” finished 26-for-44 for 335 yards, two touchdowns and threw one pick. At first glance, those numbers don’t immediately jump out of the screen.
However, when finding out that Sanchez was hit so hard — from being sacked four times — that he was later tested for a concussion, shows how much heart this kid has. The Jets decided to submit their young signal-caller to concussion testing after Sanchez seemed weary while talking to reporters after the game.
Speaking to ESPN Radio in New York, the former USC Trojan standout said he passed with flying colors. Sanchez, who claims he feels fine and that the Jets were just being extra cautious, explained: “[They] checked my baseline tests and compared it to my balance test and everything now.”
My Week 2 NFL Picks for the Jaguars vs Jets: Sanchez will be going up against a team that surrendered 160 yards to the Tennessee Titans in their season opener, so I expect a big day for him. Despite coming away victorious, the Jags clearly have a lot of wrinkles to iron out before competing against a powerhouse like the Jets. I like the Jets to shut down Jax’s offensive attack on all aspects and come away with a double-digit “W” at home.
