After a contentious joint practice, the New York Jets will face off against the Carolina Panthers in a preseason showdown on Saturday night.
The Jets scored a 27-0 win over the Panthers in the preseason last year, but it is Carolina that comes into this game as the slight favorite in the NFL odds.
Regardless, my Jets vs. Panthers predictions break down why New York holds the edge in this exhibition clash. Let’s get into it with our free NFL picks for August 17.
Jets vs Panthers prediction
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My analysis
Both teams come into Saturday’s game with more injuries than you’d normally expect in the preseason. Thursday’s joint practice between the New York Jets a…