Tyrod Taylor Leads Jets Against Buccaneers in Week 3 Matchup

TAMPA, Florida – Tyrod Taylor will start for the Jets this Sunday as they face the Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium. The game kicks off at 1 p.m. ET. The Jets come into the matchup with an 0-2 record, having lost last week to the Bills, 30-10, while the Buccaneers hold a 2-0 record and are riding a wave of momentum.

Despite losing quarterback Justin Fields to a concussion, the betting line remained steady with Tampa Bay favored by 7 points. Bettors have been cautious about wagering on the Jets, especially with Taylor at the helm. The spread opened at Jets +7.5 in August and adjusted to +6.5 by Monday.

In three games this season, Taylor has demonstrated a solid completion percentage of 72.7% while stepping in during mop-up duty for the Jets. He will need to perform well against a Buccaneers squad that has shown effectiveness on both offense and defense this season. However, Tampa Bay’s running back Emeka Egbuka is questionable for the game after practicing on Friday.

Commenting on the Jets’ challenges, Taylor acknowledged the need for the offense to develop passing plays that complement their run game. The Jets have leaned on running backs Breece Hall and Braelon Allen, running more than half of their plays on the ground. They aim to exploit a Tampa Bay defense that has limited opponents to an average of 3.3 yards per carry.

The betting forecast for total points in the game stands at 43.5. Sports analysts predict a conservative approach from the Jets, which may lean towards the under, showing strong value on the under 43.5 line. With loads of pressure on Taylor, betting on him to not throw an interception might be wise, with odds set at -133 from DraftKings.

As both teams look to make their mark early in the season, Taylor’s performance will be pivotal for the Jets if they intend to overcome a formidable Buccaneers defense led by quarterback Baker Mayfield. The Jets aim for their first win as they venture into Tampa Bay.