ASA TOP PLAY ON 10* OVER 31.5 Points - NY Jets at Carolina Panthers, Saturday at 7 PM ET - We were considering a play on the Panthers here, but decided the Over was the better option. We expect the Panthers to rally in Week 2 of the preseason after a humiliating loss in Week 1 to the Patriots. Carolina managed just 7 first downs, 151 total yards of offense and kicked a field goal with under 2 minutes to play for their only score. The Panthers brought in help for the offensive line and need to find some continuity with QB Bryce Young so expect more game action here for the starters. This team was horrendous last season, and it showed in W1 where they sat 33 starters, so reports are they are treating this game differently. In fact, several fights have broken out in the joint practices with the Jets this week. New York had a similar approach in their preseason opener by sitting most starters to evaluate rookies and reserves. The Jets won’t jeopardize QB Rodgers in the preseason, but they do have a viable option with vet Tyrod Taylor. Taylor played in just two series last week and should get more reps in W2. New York’s offense did manage 13 FD’s against the Commanders and 292-total yards of offense in scoring 20-points. This week they face a Panthers defense that gave up 16 FD’s and 274 yards to a lower-tier Patriots offense. The Jets defense gave up 17-points to a below average Washington offense last week and 331 total yards. There has been an over-adjustment to this O/U number based on the Panthers results last week. Preseason games involving a team that scored 10 or less points in the previous game are 79-57 to the Over in the past 13+ seasons. Those teams that struggled offensively have bounced back with 20+ PPG in their next game.