Could this finally be the year for the New York Jets to make their first Super Bowl appearance since 1969?
The Jetsā Super Bowl odds are much higher than in recent years with the acquisition of quarterback Aaron Rodgers in late April. That has made for astronomical interest in New York sports betting.
So, how does Rodgers rate at this stage of his career as what EmpireStakes.com terms as ācost-valuableā quarterback?
We utilized key QB stats (completion percentage, passing yards, passing touchdowns, rushing touchdowns) from Pro-Football-Reference.com as well as the 2023 cap hit rank from OverTheCap.com to establish an aggregate passing rank.
To qualify for this list, players must be the expected starter for 2023 and have started in at least 12 games in 2022.
Most Cost-Valuable Quarterbacks
Here are results, as compiled by EmpireStakes.com, your source for NY sports betting promos.
Rodgers Shares Top Spot with Hurts
Rodgers and Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts tied for the top spot with a value aggregate rank of 5.5.
Two AFC East Division quarterbacks joined Rodgers in the top 10: Buffalo Bills QB Josh Allen tied for sixth (with the Chargersā Justin Herbert) with a value aggregate rank of 8. Mac Jones of the New England Patriots tied for ninth (with the Vikingsā Kirk Cousins) with a rank of 10.
New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones was not ranked.
DraftKings Sportsbook Future Odds
As mentioned, the Jets are in the top 5-8 to win the Super Bowl on NY sports betting apps.
The Jets open preseason Thursday night at the annual the Hall of Fame Game against the Cleveland Browns (NBC, 8 p.m.). They will open the regular season at home against Buffalo Sept. 11 at 8:15 p.m., the 22nd anniversary of the 9/11 attacks.
Here are the latest DraftKings New York odds on the Jets and Rodgers as of Tuesday, Aug. 1 (11:15 a.m. ET):
Jets
- To Make the Playoffs: Yes (-130), No (+110)
- To Win the AFC East Division: +270 (second favorite; Bills +120)
- To Win the AFC: +1000 (fifth favorite)
- To Win the Super Bowl: +1600 (seventh favorite)
Rodgers
- To Win Regular Season MVP award: +1600 (eighth favorite)