This year, the spotlight shines on Aaron Rodgers as he returns to his native California for a week one showdown against the San Francisco 49ers. The game promises to be thrilling, featuring the reigning NFC champions against a New York Jets team poised for a significant turnaround, thanks to a fully recovered Rodgers at the helm.
The 49ers, coming off a strong 12-5 season, secured the top position in their conference and advanced past the Packers and Lions in the playoffs before falling to the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl 58 by a narrow margin of 25-22. They enter the 2024 season with high expectations, boasting the second-best odds to win the Super Bowl, trailing only the Chiefs. The Chiefs themselves will kick off their season against the Baltimore Ravens on the first Thursday Night Football.
Turning our attention to the New York Jets, their 2023 season was nothing short of a rollercoaster. They opened the year with a dramatic overtime win against the Buffalo Bills on Monday night. However, the victory was bittersweet, as star quarterback Aaron Rodgers suffered a season-ending Achilles injury. Without him, the Jets struggled, finishing with a disappointing 7-10 record. This season, they're optimistic about a resurgence, starting with Rodgers steering clear of injuries in the first week.
