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Over the last ten seasons, the Jets have averaged 4.9 wins per year and they have only gone over this 5.5 win total three times. You can point to injuries and in-season trades as a big reason why last season was a failure, but we now have a ten-year sample size of this being one of the worst organizations in the NFL. Geno Smith was brought back to the franchise after a disastrous run in Las Vegas with the Raiders, but we're struggling to see the upside. The Athletic just released a comprehensive QB ranking that was voted on by coaches and front office personnel. Smith was voted as the 30th-best quarterback heading into the 2026 season. One defensive coordinator was quoted as saying, "He looked terrible on the film we saw." Another defensive coach put more blame on the Raiders' system around him, saying "Once you get hit and keep getting hit and hit and hit, how good are you going to be? They had no identity on offense. Geno got a bad rap. He was getting murdered out there." That's fair, but why is there any reason to believe things are going to be any better with this team? Head coach Aaron Glenn was retained, but nearly every assistant coaching position was flipped after last year’s 3-14 campaign. Frank Reich has been brought in to lead the offense, but Reich hasn't coached in the NFL since 2023 when he went 1-10 with the Carolina Panthers. Bill Musgrave was hired as the quarterbacks coach. Musgrave was the Browns' QB coach last season and Cleveland had arguably the worst offense in the NFL. We're really struggling to see how the Jets are going to double their win total from three to six this season. It's not like this team was knocking on the doorstep and suffered a couple heartbreaking losses along the way. They finished with a -203 point differential, allowed the second-most points in the league and suffered eight double-digit losses. When the NFL schedule was released, DraftKings released opening point spreads on every game for every team for the upcoming season. The Jets are not projected to be favored by more than a field goal in any game this season, and only five games have a point spread between -2.5 and +2.5. So in order to eclipse this win total, the Jets would have to go 5-0 in those toss-up games (vs Cleveland, Las Vegas, Arizona and Miami x2) and still would need to pull another upset along the way. We don't see that happening.

I will bet at -3 even money too.

The strongest Friday side is MIAMI -3, with the case beginning with preseason systems and becoming stronger when coaching history, quarterback usage and the market are layered on top.

 The systems are the foundation. Washington enters its preseason opener on a 1-8 ATS Game 1 run and is just 2-9 ATS in its last 11 preseason home games. Miami, meanwhile, has gone 6-1 ATS in the last seven preseason meetings with Washington. Those are particularly noteworthy after the extreme Game 1 trends performed exceptionally well on Thursday's card.

The coaching comparison provides another major edge. Dan Quinn entered this preseason 6-21 ATS overall in exhibition games and on a 2-19 ATS preseason skid. The current Playbook identifies Quinn among the coaches who historically put relatively little emphasis on preseason results. His teams are also just 2-13 ATS when entering with a sub-.500 preseason record.

 Personnel usage reinforces the systems. Malik Willis is expected to start for Miami, giving the Dolphins meaningful snaps from the quarterback they are preparing to lead their rebuilt offense. Willis' mobility is particularly useful in preseason football, where protection breakdowns and inexperienced offensive linemen can turn otherwise dead plays into positive yardage. Miami's coaching staff has specifically indicated that Willis will play rather than treating the opener strictly as a reserve-QB exercise. (SI)

 Washington's approach is different. The Commanders put substantial emphasis on the joint practice with Miami, and Quinn indicated that players receiving heavy work there would likely see limited or no action Friday. That makes Washington's impressive showing in the joint session less important to the game handicap than it initially appears: many of the players responsible for that performance aren't necessarily going to receive substantial game snaps. (Hogs Haven)

 There is also some roster vulnerability behind Washington's first unit. The Commanders lost starting left tackle Laremy Tunsil to a serious triceps injury, forcing Brandon Coleman into the starting role and reducing offensive-line depth. That's more meaningful in preseason than it might appear because second- and third-unit offensive-line continuity becomes increasingly important as the game progresses. (Hogs Haven)

 The market is arguably the strongest confirmation. Early numbers had Washington around a small favorite, with one market showing Miami +1, while the latest numbers supplied Thursday night have MIAMI -3. That's roughly a four-point adjustment through pick'em. (OddsTrader)

 Yet the supplied betting splits show only 30% of spread tickets on Miami compared with 70% on Washington, with Miami attracting 41% of the money. In other words, the Dolphins have moved dramatically toward favorite status without conventional public support. In preseason, when information concerning rotations and playing time can matter far more than normal team power ratings, that type of move deserves considerable respect.

 There is one legitimate negative. Washington reportedly had the better of Miami during portions of the joint practice, particularly when the Commanders' defense faced the Dolphins' offense. That prevents this from being viewed as a personnel mismatch. But preseason handicapping isn't about determining which organization's first 22 players are superior. It's about determining who will actually play, how motivated the coaches are to win, quarterback competency throughout the game and whether the price accurately reflects those differences.

Here, the convergence is unusually strong:

 MIAMI -3 over Washington

Washington's 1-8 ATS Game 1 record, 2-9 ATS preseason-home run and Quinn's extraordinary 2-19 ATS recent preseason skid create the system foundation. Miami's 6-1 ATS series run, Willis getting meaningful work and the market flipping approximately four points toward the Dolphins despite Washington holding 70% of the tickets provide independent confirmation.

 Systems + coaching tendency + quarterback motivation + reverse-looking market movement all point toward MIAMI.

 Joe Duffy of course a 6-0 start to preseason, 3-0 with Wise Guys! Worth repeating, squares and bookies hate uncertainty.We pros exploit it. I’ve been doing this since 1988 publicly! Newbies, get used to getting spoiled! Friday NFL Wise Guy!

FREE PICK on Denver Broncos (ATS) | Good until -4.0.

Denver won each of its three preseason games last year, all by 9+ points. That is significant because both of the Broncos backup QB's who played the majority of those games remain the same here in 2026 (Jarrett Stidham & Sam Ehlinger). Atlanta will play Tua Tagovailoa & Cooper Rush, but will be without Michael Penix in this one. With a new head coach still figuring out the complexion of the roster, there's many question marks about this Falcons team, especially during this preseason opener. Don't forget that Bo Nix and the rest of the starting unit are expected to play the opening series as well, which should get the Broncos going early. Go with Denver.

Washington Commanders Over/Under 7.5 Regular Season Wins

4% Washington Commanders UNDER 7.5 Regular Season Wins (+105)

UPDATE 8/9 12:30 PM EST: Washington just lost their top OL LT Tunsil for probably the season, this line could move a little, get it in!

Washington went 5-12 last year, and I’m not buying a three-win jump.

Jayden Daniels played only 7 games in 2025 and dealt with a knee sprain, hamstring injury and dislocated elbow. He also led all NFL quarterbacks with 8.3 rushing attempts per game. After 148 carries as a rookie, his style continues to expose him to significantly more contact than the average QB. Durability has to be priced into this number.

Washington also replaced both coordinators. David Blough takes over the offense and Daronte Jones takes over the defense, and both will be first-time NFL play callers.

They’ve added some names on defense, but per PFF, only 2 projected defensive starters carry grades over 70. This was a bad defense last year, and I’m not convinced the makeover fixes it overnight.

They also have only 8 true home games, with the Colts “home” game being played in London, and they open @ Philadelphia and @ Dallas.

Looking at the first 11 games, I project Washington to be favored in only 1 or 2 of them.

I don’t need Washington to be bad.

7-10 cashes this ticket.

Coming off 5 wins, with Daniels’ injury history and rushing workload, two first-time play callers, a questionable defense and this schedule, 7.5 is too high.

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The 2026 NY. Jets Team Preview and Totals Wins Prediction

The 2026 Jets are now in their second season under Coach Aaron Glenn and after a dismal 3-14 record. The Jets made several upgrades on both sides of the ball. Most Notably, they bring back aging former Jet Quarterback Geno Smith. While he is not the ideal guy for this team which is on the younger side, Geno can Sling it and while he may wind up throwing as many picks as Touchdowns the Jets should find the end zone more often and move the ball. They have an Improving offensive line and are bringing back starting Running back Breece Hall and star Wide out Garrett Wilson who appears healthy after an injury that saw him miss most of the season last year. The Jets also drafted the ultra athletic Tight end Kenyon Sadiq who can lineup in the slot and get down field and give the Jets a whole different look. Sadiq should be ready for opening day despite an early injury They also drafted a solid Wide out in Omar Cooper who will be a big threat both deep and on the tertiary routes. On Defense the Jets added perhaps the best player in the draft in David Bailey who is a solid edge rusher and has a high motor. He should make an immediate impact along with a solid free agent signing in Tvondre Sweat who will stabilize the defensive line. The Jets brough back Demario Davis as well as Star Safety Minkah Fitzpatrick and Jarvis Brownlee the the defensive backfield. This defense should be much better than expected and with the Jets having a decent offense they should not be out on the field all day like years past. The Jets will likely go Over the 5.5 win total this year as they have made several changes and should benefit from playing the 5th easiest schedule this year. Last season they were last in creating turnovers and with the defensive upgrades this season they will be far better off this season. Finally, The Patriots will likely regress a bit off the big bounce back season and Miami is not expected to be very good this year, so the Jets may get some rare divisional wins, even at 2-4 in divisional play they could get 6+ wins. While we wont go as far as a Playoff spot the Jets could get 7+ wins this season. Gl this season Rob Vinciletti